Ben Harper & Avion @ The Joint

What I remember (in 2024)
A & I went with Quinn and Megan.

We expected it just to be a concert, but it was a benefit, and tables were set up down the front, where people were having dinner during the show.  We were stuck at the back and could barely here the show over the noise of people talking and having dinner, and showing no interest, down the front.

The Crap Facts

This is my 222nd concert.

This is my 11th concert at The Joint.

This is my 28th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 28th concert in Nevada.

This is my 33rd concert in the USA.

This is my 2nd Avion concert.
Ben Harper is the 278th band I've seen.

Mystere @ Treasure Island

What I remember (2014)

Went with A, K & J.

The original Vegas Cirque.  This was miles better than Zumanity last year.

Motorhead, Corrosion Of Conformity & Zeke @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with Dave.

Was pumped to see Zeke, but their show didn't suit the venue.  They're a band you want to be on the same level as, and close to, so you can feed off their energy.

I knew of Corrosion of Conformity from old punk documentaries.  Now more of a heavier rock than punk.

Motorhead, and yes I should just say Lemmy, was everything I thought they'd be.  Four on the floor, straightforward, brutal rock and roll.  Great show!

The Crap Facts

This is my 221st concert.

This is my 11th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 27th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 27th concert in Nevada.

This is my 32nd concert in the USA.

Zeke are the 275th band I've seen.
Corrosion Of Conformity are the 276th band I've seen.
Corrosion Of Conformity are the 100th different American band I've seen.
Motorhead are the 277th band I've seen.
Motorhead are the 50th time I've seen a band in the USA.

Seattle, WA

What I remember (in 2024)

Went to Seattle on the 5th to catch up with Robbie.  He is over here to attend a Microsoft conference.

We had a day at the Experience Music Project.  Spent hours in the museum that focused mainly on the music of the Pacific North West.  The Frank Gehry designed building is a piece of art in of its own.

We had dinner at El Gaucho one night.  We were seated downstairs, and the restaurant eventually turned into a club, with mostly modern, live swing music.

G Love & Special Sauce @ House Of Blues

The Crap Facts

This is my 220th concert.

This is my 10th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 26th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 26th concert in Nevada.

This is my 31st concert in the USA.

G. Love & Special Sauce are the 274th band I've seen.

The Hives @ The Joint

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A.

High energy show.  Easily one of the best 10 shows I've ever seen.  Howlin' Pelle is a showman of the highest order.

Loved the pause an statue work during Hate To Say I Told You So.

The Crap Facts

This is my 219th concert.

This is my 10th concert at The Joint.

This is my 25th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 25th concert in Nevada.

This is my 30th concert in the USA.

The Hives are the 273rd band I've seen.

Danzig & As I Lay Dying @ The Joint

What I remember (in 2024)

Went on my own.

Was so excited to see Danzig and they did not disappoint. 

After 10 songs, he asks if we mind if he brings a special guest on stage.  And out stomps Doyle!  The crowd goes absolutely apeshit.  Danzig & Doyle on stage together for the first time in 20 years.  When the band breaks out into 20 eyes, The Joint turned into a mass of flailing bodies.  The played another 6  Misfits songs in 15 minutes before Doyle lurched off stage.  No one had time to think about what they just saw, as Danzig played 3 more songs.  The encore consisted of Do You Wear The Mask? and 2 more Misfits "cover".  An absolute highlight of concert going experiences.

The Crap Facts

This is my 218th concert.

This is my 9th concert at The Joint.

This is my 24th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 24th concert in Nevada.

This is my 29th concert in the USA.

As I Lay Dying are the 271st band I've seen.
Danzig are the 272nd band I've seen.

Monet Masterworks @ Bellagio Gallery

 

Unwritten Law @ House Of Blues

The Crap Facts

This is my 217th concert.

This is my 9th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 23rd concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 23rd concert in Nevada.

This is my 28th concert in the USA.

This is my 4th Unwritten Law concert.

Everclear & Avion @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A, Nikki and Andy.

I remember the songs being slower than recorded versions, or from when I saw Everclear open for silverchair.

Everclear did a great cover of Jenny (867-5309).

The Crap Facts

This is my 216th concert.

This is my 8th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 22nd concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 22nd concert in Nevada.

This is my 27th concert in the USA.

Avion are the 270th band I've seen.
This my 2nd Everclear concert.

The Cramps @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went on my own.

The Cramps were awesome.

Poison Ivy was as cool personified as Lux Interior was batshit insane.

Lux ended up drinking 2 bottles of wine, straight from the bottle, on stage, breaking the last one only to cut his clothes to ribbons while on stage.

The Crap Facts

This is my 215th concert.

This is my 7th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 21st concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 21st concert in Nevada.

This is my 26th concert in the USA.

The Cramps are the 269th band I've seen.

Bateau Bay, NSW

What I remember (in 2024)

On September 15 A & I flew back to Australia for 2 weeks to celebrate Mum's 50th.

She had her Black & White party at The Entrance Surf Club with tonnes of people.  The following day was spent with family at Toowoon Bay Caravan Park.  A great celebration.

A & I had a day out wandering Sydney and then stayed at the Harbour View Hotel in North Sydney.  Great view of Sydney, shittiest beds ever.

There was also a night at Robbie & Linda's for all the Coasties (Kerns, Trevridges, Benno's, Brooke, Darv, K&J, where we got tom meet Tyler for the first (and currently only) time.

Most time was spent with family.

A, Me, Nan, Granddad, Mum, K &J, Mum's 50th, The Entrance Surf CLub

Me, Nan, Trish, Kara, Moz & K, Concord West, NSW

Ministry & My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went on my own.

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult played Slip Slidin' (from The Crow soundtrack) the only song of theirs I knew.

Ministry was brutally loud and fast.  Jesus Built My Hotrod was the absolute best.

The Crap Facts

This is my 214th concert.

This is my 6th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 20th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 20th concert in Nevada.

This is my 25th concert in the USA.
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult are the 268th band I've seen.

This is my 3rd Ministry concert.
Ministry are the 150th time I've seen an American band.

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

What I remember (in 2024)

I flew out to The Grand Canyon with Robbie on Scenic Airlines, as a comp from work.  The small 8 seater plane was bumpy as all hell going both out there and back.  I'm sure I still have fingernails embedded in their seats.  Absolute great day though, as is any day at the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Robbie, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

From The Plane, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Saturday Night Fever @ Sahara Casino