Dallas Frasca

Had the great opportunity to shoot Dallas Frasca and her Gentleman at the Northcote Social Club on Saturday Night… What a great and powerful performance.

Dallas and Geoff rocked the intimate room with some great blues roots music.   For a two piece outfit, they have a fantastic sound and filled the place with some hard rockin’ music.  The knowledgeable and loyal crowd were well versed in the bands “join in” pieces.  ”Take a look… Take a F***** look!”"   Reminded me of live gigs at Bombay Rock with the “Angels” … “Am I ever going to see your face again? ” No Way… well you know the rest!… oh how I wish I had my cameras back in hose days… *drifts off to nostalgia-land*.

 

Here are some pics of the night…  Enjoy.

 

Pups in the park

I saw this “Shiba Inu” in the park yesterday and had to get a photo… she’s a beaut!

 

Mike Compton & the Dancehall Racketeers

 Mike Compton is one of the leading mandolin players in the United States. Although also a talented multi instrumentalist, it is his magic mandolin playing that has him nominated for the highest awards in the business at the IBMA Mandolinist Of The Year in 2001 and 2002; at the 2002 Grammy’s TV broadcast he was the mandolinist on with the Soggy Bottom Boys; his playing is featured in much of the “0 Brother” soundtrack and Down From The Mountain CD and tour; and who the New York Times called a “new bluegrass instrumental hero” He is the leading interpreter of the great Bill Monroe’s mandolin style, a composer of traditional mandolin tunes and a leading teacher of Monroe-style mandolin at camps around the world.

 

More sweaty peeps

Arna 3.jpg, originally uploaded by Gavin ‘Tex’ Warren.

Arna’s Guitarist

The boys from “The Basics”

Guys… being a photographer and Private Investigator… I have to admit… your song “Lookin’ over my shoulder” is a blast! Thanks for a great gig last night… looking forward to hearing more from “The Basics”


 

Rememberance Day 11.11.07

 As a prospective member of the Patriots Motrcycle Club, I enjoyed a solemn and heartfelt rememberance service at the local RSL club.Several members of the Vietnam Veterans MC were also in attendance and this pic I think, appropriately sums up the service.A long poker run was held afterwards with the day finishing up back at the RSL.Beers, bangers in buns and a band were enjoyed by all.Thanks to Gibbo, Sandy, Skinner, Phantom and all others who had a had in organising the 80+ bike ride and function.Needless to say I didn’t win the poker hand 5,6,7,8,10 thats a teaser.Cheers to all!

Texx

Greetings and welcome to the Texxas blog.

This is just a very quick post to mark my place in the bloggosphere. I will post up more interesting things in the weeks - months etc to come.

Cheers Tex

Why do we love the little critters so?

Well today marks a sad start to the blog…. last night our little rabbit, William was a little subdued as he came in for his nightly cuddle…. he sat under the coffee table and benson (the golden retreiver) just made a great fuss over him. He sniffed, prodded with his nose and put his great chin on the bunny.This morning (after I had left for work early) Sue had him taken to the vet for a check up… still poorly, he sat with his head over the water bowl and looked sad.This afternoon William died at the vet’s. This is a common thing with rabbits, they get stomach / bowel obstructions and die very quickly. Mercifully, it was quick.His passing makes me wonder - Why do we become so attached to the little buggers? Not just rabbits, cats, dogs etc…. all pets. or as I prefer to call them.. furry children.   Rest in Peace little William…