The Return of an Extra Ordinary Night

THEN: After the closure of the Step Inn, our monthly shows were put onto hiatus while we looked for a new venue.

NOW: Thanks to a young man named, Cowboy Bob, the Long Gone ‘Extravaganza’ has returned.  Our first show back is on Friday, January 20^th at the Primitive Room which is located upstairs at the recently reopened Spring Hill Hotel.  This special reunion will be brought together with Thee Hugs (recording material for Long Gone very soon!!), Byron Bay’s very own the Ganaschz, local rats Sewers and newcomers the Venereals (crammed from a bunch of other shitty Brisbane bands).  $10 gets you in the door, and a good ear keeps you entertained.

Also this week, Tiny Migrants support legendary lap steel sliding cowboy, Spencer P Jones (formerly of Beasts of Bourbon, the Johnnys, Chris Bailey and the General Dog) at Ric’s tonight from 8pm.  Free Entry and next door has $5 steaks. Over the past 20 years Spencer has dropped solo record after solo record into his utility belt, so if you don’t know who Spencer P Jones is, then you’re a fucking idiot – come to Ric’s idiot!  Spencer P Jones also plays Beetle Bar on Friday night with support from SixFtHick, HITS, DJ Wolf Trash and more.

Friday night sees Velociraptor curate a night of new year’s fun for ‘Jurassic Party’ at Alhambra Lounge.  Tickets from Oztix available here or grab one on the door if you think you’re lucky.  Supporting the band are their local brethren, Keep On Dancin’s, the Sulphur Lights, Tiny Migrants, Cannon, Running Gun Sound and the Majors.

The Madisons have made their mark in town in a short period and they’re bring your New Years to a close.  Earl Grey and Woodland host a ‘Super Heroes’ new year’s bash for all you costume loving hooligans.  The Madisons countdown to midnight alongside first timers the Occults and the surf withdrawals of Thee Hugs.  DJ Checkers and Velociraptor DJ’s also join the mix.

LGR

Cannon Christmas!

After releasing a split CD-R with Cobwebbs, and releasing their debut album through Long Gone this year, Cannon have given us all a Christmas present by announcing their 2012 January east coast tour for their limited edition EP 'Blerndaddy'.

The band play the Gasometer Hotel in Melbourne alongside Cobwebbs (Brisbane pals), Pop Singles, Ross de Chene Hurricanes and Valley Girls on Friday, Jan 13 before budding up to NSW to play Oxford Art Factory on Saturday, Jan 14 in Sydney and Chino's Bar on Sunday, Jan 15 in Newcastle with good friends the Nugs and the Gooch Palms! Then they'll return home to play the Spring Hill Hotel Rock n Roll BBQ on Sunday, Jan 22.

In the meantime, if you're after a straight up dose of Cannon to the veins, catch them this Sunday at the Zoo in support of Regurgitator's 'SUPERHAPPYFUNTIMES2011XMASMASHUP'.

You can download the Cannon/Cobwebbs split here...
You can download Cannon's debut album through Long Gone here...

A Physical copy of the album is available at the Outpost (Brisbane), Repressed Records (Sydney) and Off the Hip (Melbourne) or contact the band for a copy: cannonbrisbane@gmail.com

LGR

Meltdown Madness

Japan's one and only Jet Rockers, Guitar Wolf, are gracing Brisbane with their sounds and leather this Saturday night at Woodland as part of Mere Noise Metdown 2011.  Not only that, but they're joined by a force of locals with the Horrortones, HITS, No Anchor, Texas Tea, Keep On Dancin's and a stack more.  Tickets are available to purchase here, or check out the Mere Noise website for more details - doors at 4pm and will remain open long into the night.

And not only that, but Mere Noise Meltdown will feature Long Gone favourites, Cannon, as they continue to blister faces and destroy minds.  Straight from Toowong, here's their video clip for 'Never Again' directed by Alex Dunlopster.

If affordability is more your style then for just $8 local crime solvers, Running Gun Sound, are playing at the Beetle Bar on Sunday afternoon supported by BMX-Ray and the Treatment (featuring Members of Los Huevos, Cabins and more).  The event kicks off at 3pm.

Fuck off!

LGR

Not So Tiny

So it's been far too long between posts, but the Long Gone Records blog has not died!! We've simply been busy organising shows, CD launches and the lot.

After a year supporting Mark Sultan and Ty Segall, we are proud to announce the release of Tiny Migrants' debut EP on CD this Saturday night at Woodland.  The third release for Long Gone Records this year.  The EP is also being released as 7" vinyl through Merenoise Records early next month.

So come along this Saturday at 8pm to Woodland and check out the murky fuzz band as they lay their imaginations on the table for all to see.  Support comes from the diabolical Sulphur Lights, the dirge of Cannon and reverb spike of Sunshine State.  All of this for just $8 - fuckin' hell!

Juggernaut pop explosion, Velociraptor, are jetting off down the east coast for some shows presented by the one and only Sailor Jerry.  They play Melbourne on Tuesday, 15 November at the Tote, Sydney the following Wednesday, 23 November at GoodGod Small Club, and Brisbane on Wednesday, 30 November at Black Bear Lodge.  Support from Dune Rats.

And don't forget, Merenoise Meltdown is on the 3rd of December at Woodland featuring Guitar Wolf (Japan), HITS, No Anchor, the Horrortones, Keep On Dancin's and Long Gone pals Cannon & Tiny Migrants.  Tickets are available here.

Get out.  Get doing. Get done.

LGR

Get Motivated, Stupid!

Feeling down in the dumps?? :(

Well not to worry, because in the coming weeks Motivational Garage five piece 'CANNON' are preparing a very special release with Long Gone Records.  Stay tuned for some more inspirational information.

For those of you who just can't wait, then come out and see some other Long Gone friends play this week.

Wednesday 3rd @ Ric's - Le Parti Soul w/DJ Redbeard

It's $5 steak time yet a-fucking-gain and this time in the ring we have Tiny Migrants vs. Main Street Brats.  Expect a night of loud and fast garage pop punk from two of Brisbane's rudest bands.

Saturday 6th @ Step Inn (Upstairs) - Slug Guts Livin' Evil LP Launch

Slug Guts live LP finally gets a launch at the Upstairs room at the Step Inn.  Support comes from wildcats HITS, Blank Realm, Keep On Dancin's and Hex!  Not sure of the cost, but whatever it is it'll be worth it.

LGR xo

Show Us Your Junk!

Long Gone Records are proud to announce the release of the digital copy of Foreign Junk's debut self titled EP which is available for free.  The download is available on their bandcamp.

This Friday is also the return of Long Gone Records' Front Bar Extravaganza (Number 7!!) so come on down to the Step Inn at 8pm.  $5 will have you witness good friends Tiny Migrants and Lovely Legs plus Yoghurt Blood and the Body Horrors.

Come and support local music!

LGR

Whiskey, Cowboys and Saloon's

Long Gone Records are proud to announce the upcoming release of ‘Never Learn’ the debut EP from cunt-punk locals, Lovely Legs.

‘Never Learn’; recorded and mixed by Lovely Legs, is an EP containing 4 tight country and punk infused numbers. Formed from members of the Sulphur Lights, Keep On Dancin’s, Velociraptor, the Chokes and Foreign Junk, Lovely Legs play a brand of whiskey stained country punk best described only as, cunt-punk. Having played only once this year (their debut show), Lovely Legs are set to take the stage with Lo-fi Psychedelic locals, Cobwebbs at Ric’s on the 29th of June, and play the Long Gone Records Extravaganza on the 22nd of July alongside Tiny Migrants, Yoghurt Blood and the Body Horrors.

A digital copy of 'Never Learn' by Lovely Legs can be downloaded (FOR **FREE**) here.

Also this week, Brisbane's rock and soul contingent, the Horrortones host a 'Winter Dance Party' at Ric's this coming Friday with intergalatic pioneers and all round sexy dudes, Tiger Beams.

Love, LGR
xoxo

Long Gone? OCD?

Over the past month, Long Gone have chained in their basement a young local five piece by the name of Cannon.  Hosed down on a ritual two hour basis, with a screwdriver held to their necks, the band were forced to record; they became deranged and hostile.  The tapes are being mixed.  The band are being released.

In the mean time you can download the Cannon/Cobwebbs Split CDR here.

"Since Chinese Burns pack up their bags the Brisbane garage scene has been a bit turgid...thankfully there's some young blood on the scene...the band's name is Cannon.

Pooling for the poppy garage side of Tyvek, aus retardation garage that the UV Race have perfected and the party band thing that Black Lips do so well." - Male Problem

Cannon play "Too For Splendour 2011" on Saturday, the 30th of July alongside Cobwebbs, Pink Services, Horsemouth, the Mouldy Lovers and many more.  Tickets are available at Rocking Horse for $15 + BF.  For all the details head here.

Growing Pains

It's been a little while but we're busy preparing shit.  We've got a youtube account now plus some other stuff building up on the way so keep your eyes and ears peeled as Long Gone emerges.

Another Front Bar Extravaganza is upon us and it may possible be the last in this room, - this is not a threat, although it could be if you want it to - but never fear as we will be back.  This line up features past guests Running Guns and Cobwebbs but also brings a couple of new friends along as well.

Local crunch two-piece Tiny Spiders will be joining the line up, opening the festivities for all while. Our second guests (another two-piece) the Ganarszh hail from Byron in NSW and are looking to show y'all some fuzzed out garage pop.  Their free EP entitled 'Jungle Party' is available to download here.

In other news, our youtube has proudly posted two efforts from good friends Cannon and more recently Thee Hugs who return to the stage to play X&Y this Sunday night with Drunk Mums from Sydney.

Tiny Spiders also play X&Y this Friday night with chimpanzombies Undead Apes & Tiny Migrants.

Get the shit out and about this weekend.

LGR

CANNON!!!

TERRIBLE MAN

By Cannon

(at the Jubilee Hotel - early May 2011)

Fruit Cup Crush Cordial Strike!!

Where is all the Fruit Cup Crush Cordial??  Did someone take it because it's amazing?  Did Golden Circle stop producing the drink because of unpopularity?  Did all the Fruit Cup Crush in the world disappear?

All I can say for sure is, I can't find Fruit Cup Crush Cordial anywhere and I fucking love that shit.  Better than girls and spaghetti.

Bored?  What to do?  Shit to do this week:

Wednesday 11th @ Ric's - Le Parti Soul w/ DJ Red Beard

Red Beard brings another great line up to Ric's with a double attack of two piece bands.  Headliners Tiny Spiders and Space Beat band Tiger Beams.  Free Entry and you can grab a $5 steak next door.

Tiger Beams most recent video 'Buzz Kill' can be viewed here.

Thursday 12th @ Cartel - Running Guns
Back to Caxton Street to see Running Guns.  With a bass player now part of the mix the Running Gun Sound is forever changing.  Check out their bandcamp for some free stuff...and some not so free stuff.

Friday 13th @ the Step Inn - Friday the 13th: Part 3 (in 3D)

Now that's a lot of 3's.  This is an incredible line up, and you'll be kicking yourself if you miss out.  The line up features the Scientist Duo's, HITS, Slug Guts, Main Street Brats, the Chokes and a ton more.  For more information and tickets go to OzTix.

Friday 13th @ Graves (GOLD COAST) - Graves: the Burial

If you're a gold coaster then you'll probably want to go to Graves this Friday night as it's the last show they'll be putting on.  Playing are the pop juggernaut Velociraptor with support from Millions and Pirates Alive.  Doors are $15 (bull shit!)...but did I mention it's halloween themed dress?? No...well it is.

Saturday 14th @ Step Inn - Moonjog Final Show

Post-punk band Moonjog play their final show for awhile as their drummer leaves for the UK.  Come along and say goodbye and then say hello to Long Gone Records very own Tiny Migrants (note: these guys aren't going anywhere anytime soon).  Expect more shinanigans, and possibly more bands on the night.  $5 entry.

Get out and about, and you surely won't be disappointed.

LGR

What are you looking at Dicknose?

So our last show was shut down due to fire hazards and obstructed exits so Tiny Migrants and the Nugs weren't able to perform.  Thanks to everyone who came along to see Strange Attractors and Main Street Brats 'cause they totally killed it.

We are however having another show on Friday, May 20th at the Step Inn.  We're not sure of the room just yet, but the night will feature Butcher Birds, Dreamtime, Heart Flew and the debut show of the Lemonaids.  Doors open at 8pm and it's still only $5.

In other news, our good friends Cobwebbs have released their latest CD through White Moon Recordings.  A free copy can be obtained here, and if you haven't already seen them play, then check them out.

Shows to see this week:

Thursday 5th @ - Super Tiger Fest 5000

Super Tiger Fest 5000 is upon us at the new Hey! Cartel bar in Caxton Street.  Tonight's felines come in the form of Tiger Beams and Uday's Tiger and all for free.  Doors at 8pm

Friday 6th @ the Step Inn - Rock & Roll Abattoir

At pm the Step Inn will hold home to the Rock & Roll Abattoir.  Expect a night of mayhem, adultery and drunken twists.  Playing on the night for just $6 are The Royal Family, Per Purpose, Pastel Blaze, Cannibal and DJ Wolf Trash.

Saturday 7th @ Woodland - Boomgates / Super Wild Horses Split 7" Oz Tour

Melbourne has come to Brisbane for a party with the return of Boomgates and Super Wild Horses unleashing their Split 7".  Tickets are just $10 + bf and available here.  Support comes from Per Purpose.

See you out.

LGR

Raining Down Interstate.

Local likely lads Velociraptor are heading down to NSW to get messy with friends and get shitty with cunts.  They're playing Good God on Thursday 14th with Sydneyian locals Zeahorse.

For those not of Sydney destination, and of Melbourne orientation can check out Primitive Calculators and Slug Guts on Thursday as they release there split Ugly Pumping Muscle 7" at the Tote.

Anyone who has decided that Brisbane is the place to be is a damn fool, but much better off than anywhere else in Australia.


Wednesday 13th @ The Zoo - Black Vacation Final Show
Black Vacation play their last show with Knee Chin and Little Casino.  Prepare for a night of minimalist pop!!  There is a chance Black Vacation may or may not release an album...

Saturday 16th @ Thee Magic Mile Club
It's also the last show from the men at Thee Magic Mile Club (1145 Ipwich Road, Marooka - Beside the Train Station) featuring Screamin' Stevie's Australia, Keep On Dancin's, Lobster Prophet, The Busymen and Cannon* (*a group of little fucks who know how to party).

Saturday 16th @ Woodland
After that get back to Woodland by 11pm to witness Running Guns perform their new bass heavy set.



If anyone sees a blue tennis bag with 'Furdler' written on the side it belongs to me and I'd like it back.  Don't look inside and don't touch.

LGR

Not to do...Not to do...

So there ain't much to do this week.  Why don't you:

- Read a book
- Invent a new type of cup
- Say grace
- Lift weights
- Play with felted pockets
- Enjoy a day at the grass
- Go and see Eat Skull and Slug Guts at Woodland on Friday night (tickets available here)
Do it.

LGR

dig it

MASTERMINDS

Holy Smokes Batman!! It's Tequila!!

Free Booze seems to be the highlight at the moment...also Kangaroo Burgers.  A combination of the two will pin you down, fuck you, and tell you how they did it the next day.

Of course, then there's cheese sticks...

April will see the return of the Strange Attractors to Brisbane and to the Stage.  I sat down and spoke with myself about the band:

Long Gone: What do you think of Strange Attractors?
Me: WHAT IS THIS!?
LG: ...
Me: Very Good!

They play the Front Bar Extravaganza on April 29 w/ Main Street Brats, the Digger Nicks & Tiny Migrants.

As David Cross one said "Pussy Doodles!"

Bored!? WELL!!


Wednesday 30th @ Ric's Bar - the Quest for Glory "Mythikal Kreatures: the Primitive?"

Yes! The same men who ruined your minds at the Upstairs Extravaganza have decided to ruin your minds in a different way at a different location.  Stories of corruption and treason have been replaced with tales of Griffins and small versions of real men.

Thursday 31st @ the Beetle Bar - Mother & Son w/ Keep On Dancins' & Cannon

Out of towners, Mother & Son release an LP alongside local stew brew's Keep On Dancins' and new kids on the block Cannon.  $5 entry will let you watch them tear shit apart.  That is cheaper then most shit tearing events.

Saturday 2nd @ Thee Magic Mile Club - #3 w/ the Vaginabillies, Gravel Samwidge & the Royal Family

Fan of the southside?  Why not head to the Marooka Magic Mile!! You can see yourself a punk fuelled shite grime slide...it's Free...and BYO.  Cheap beer, records, VHS and other shit for sale.  Be prepared for Noise.


See you around the parts.

LGR

Drinking and Still Achieving...

As Long Gone Records continues to establish itself, the spine and brain of operations prepare themselves with heavy weekend drinking and smoking.

Next month willl see the Front Bar Extravaganza bring two friends from out of town to get down and do the funky monkey.  A poster a event should come up for this soon.

April 29th - Step Inn Front Bar
8pm - $5

Main Street Brats
Strange Attractors
The Digger Nicks
Tiny Migrants

If you to want to perform heavy drinking and smoking (while enjoying music) then the below suggests a couple of good watering holes offering up booze and bands.


Wednesday 23rd @ X&Y Bar - Ada Richards, Harley Young & Jeremy Neale
Jeremy Neale hosts Scotch Night Downstairs at 'the Sean Connery' (X&Y) although everybody knows James Bond likes Vodka.  $5 Entry will get you these three solo musicians performing, while you enjoy a $5 basic scotch or $10 PREMO scotch.

Friday 25th @ The Beetle Bar - Somejerks, Tiny Migrants & Helical Sun
Will Huevos returns from Mexico to play a triumphant show in the city at the Beetle Bar (I am yet to attend said bar, although I have heard good things) with three piece garage grinders Somejerks!! Support from Tiny Migrants, Helical Sun & Brent McMullen for just $6.



Although appearances seem slim, this week only makes the mind dream of more shows, more drinks and more times!!

LGR

Birthing #1

So the second ever post...much like the first, but now we have no excuse for writing like twats.

There's a lot of shit going on this week that's worth going out to see, plus Long Gone could see our first release this week.


Wednesday 16th @ Ric's Bar - Foreign Junk w/ Main Street Brats

Literally music that has not been heard by human ears, Foreign Junk play their first show along side the ultra power punk tom-foolery of Main Street Brats.  Free Entry and you can grab a steak next door for $5!

Friday 18th @ the Step Inn Front Bar - Long Gone Records Extravaganza

We're hosting another night of fantastically cheap music.  This Friday features the many talents of the Sulphur Lights, Running Guns, Psy Ants & Goldentones.  Entry is just $5 and the doors will be open from 8pm.

Saturday 19th @ Woodland Bar - The Chokes

One of the most bad arse bands in Brisbane at the moment - the Chokes.  They're tall, they're girls, they're small and they know how to grime.  Entry is $5 after 10pm but Free before hand.  Also our very own DJ J-Walk (Jacinta Walker) will be debuting at the decks.

If however, you're broke then you should swing over the Marooka for 'Thee Magic Mile Club #2 featuring Extrafoxx, Cannon & many more.  Check for details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137544459645182


Well that's it for now, but more exciting changes are coming, so stay tuned.

LGR

The Past, The Future, All the Presents!

So this is the first post from us...what shit do you talk about...we have a show coming up next Friday on the 18th at the Step Inn Front Bar with the Sulphur Lights, Running Guns, Psy Ants and Goldentones.  The poster's by ex-room mate and all round gentledude Sam McKenzie (you can check out his work here).

...now that's shit you can talk about...

The next Front Bar Extravaganza has been locked in for April 29th and will feature the very special return of the Strange Attractors (1 part Melbourne, 6 part Brisbane) plus some other very special guests so keep your ears peeled.

Oh and hey! These are the posters for the last two shows.


Front Bar Extravaganza #1 - January 21, 2011 (by Sara Flexmore)

Front Bar Extravaganza #2 - February 25, 2011 (by Sam McKenzie)

LGR