Thursday, March 31, 2011

CDU and ABC

Joe Davey, Lex Holt and Brenden Hines in the studio ready for a Skype gig to CDU Alice Springs.

Cain Gilmore (CDU) and Emma from ABC who sent our music live to all of Australia. (And bits of the world.)

Brenden, Lex and Joe doing a rendition of "The Tableland Drifters" Home is where the heart is.

And "Just another Day." (Skype Lap Top in foreground.)

Brenden did one of his new songs with Jordon.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Alekarenge School "End of Term Party." Part 2

Time to hook up the desk.

Do all these leads go somewhere?

YEP!

Now where rocking!

Some of the up and coming talent!

The Ali Curung Park.

The mixture of musicians played until dark.

Then they had to pack up and go home. Thanks to the community of Ali Curung for having us.

Alekarenge School "End of term Party" Part 1

Brenden loading up for a gig at Ali Curung.

Dirk rolling a lead and Jordon waiting to load up.

Road Trip!

Last week we were here and it was flooding...now it's fire. A land of extremes.

The stage in the park we will be jamming from.

All hands on deck for set up. Brian, Angus, Jeremy, Dirk and Jordon.

Dirk, Jordon, Brian and T.L.

Ready for the desk.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Meeting and Recording.

We have so much going on over the coming month that we had to have a meeting.

Patrick was invited in to go over the Song People Project happening in Borroloola with Shelly Morris next month.

Brenden Hines laying down tracks in the studio.

Jeremy training with Lex Holt (drums) and Jordan Newcastle (Bass) on Brenden's recordings.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

It's all about the music.

WMC recording studio.
All set up and ready to record.
Angus laying down one of his songs.
Mean while Joe and Lex are working on a road safety song for the up and coming Yeundumu Gig 8th of May.

Song People Sessions.

These ladies from Borroloola are some of the folk who will be working on the Song People Project. A selection of traditional songs with a contemporary music sound track.

Mabanji Aboriginal Corporations - Li-Kurlurluwa Language Centre.

Jemima Miller-Kathy Jupiter-Thelma Dixon-Maureen Timothy-Eunice Issac-Dinah Norman-Rowdi Harvey-Majorie Keighran-Amy Friday-Isa McDinny-Miriam Charlie. (Not in order.)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Ali Curung

We were asked by the good folk of Ali Curung if we would have a look at their equipment and quote for repair.

We loaded up the trusty Troopy for Jeremy to look at back in TC. That's Brian hauling a speaker.

We timed it so we would be their for a Road Safety Song in site workshop with NTG's road safety officer Neil Sarmardine and some Ali Curung guys.

Jordan Tried on "Beer Goggles". The things work!

Minister Jerry McCarthy dropped in for a look see.

This is the creek crossing at Wycliffe Well. No wonder the UFO gig didn't go ahead!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Guitar Workshop Part 3

Angus working on his guitar neck.

Adding the stain.

While that dries he can add the gloss to the guitar body.

Looking good Angus!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Soldering Workshop

Jeff McLaughin Fixing some leads used in his WADOP (Winanjjikari Artist Development Outreach Program) at Borroloola over the past month.

Jeztrinics Jeremy Finlayson showing Jordan Newcastle and Dirk Dickenson how to solder a lead.

SUCCESS! A proud Jordan with his first lead.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Guitar workshop Part 2

Angus working on his Guitar.

Taping up the neck before giving it a coat of stain.

Lexy on the job.

Looking good already!

Vibe 3on3 Part 2

Nearly done! Lex, Jordan and Angus.

How's it all sounding Brendon?

Jeremy's on hand taking Brendon through the particulars of five free standing mics and two DI's.

T.L. looking smart in his Vibe gear.

Brendon at the rack.

A documentary crew (Nick and Roman) were hired by Vibe to document the happenings. They took young T.L. on board for some serious Video training.