Scooby dooby doooo

You must know that I'm a lady. I press flowers and stroke kittens and swim in rivers wearing dresses and hats.

Happy Halloween and Happy 30th Nathan

The first and last time I dress up as a lady. Velma to be precise. (Mark as Daphne, Joe as Fred, Dylan as Shaggy, Charlie as Scooby).

The Bangles

Who knew going to watch a girl group from the 80's could be so much FUN?

Manic Monday / Eternal Flame / Walk like an Egyptian / If she knew what she wants / Hazy Shade of Winter

And quite a few more I remembered. These ladies are serious musicians. Ain't nothing manufactured about them. They shared the vocal duties pretty equally, they all had brilliant voices.

Funny and surreal moment. The ENTIRE venue (including myself) knowing every single word to Eternal Flame and singing their hearts out. I think the group were genuinely surprised at this and seemed to be having the time of their lives judging by their sweet smiles.

Susanna Hoffs is also seriously hot for a 48 year old.

For once I was very grateful of Fraser's fixation with the 80's and asking me along. Top Sunday night viewing.

Goldfrapp - Sydney Opera House

I can't praise Alison Goldfrapp enough. She is just a mindblowing talent.

A faultless voice, seems like a relatively shy performer but belts out a tune.

They and Massive Attack would be considered my favourite groups. This was my second time of seeing them. First caught them in Brighton a couple of years back touring the Supernature album. (Some consider their best, definitely the worst for me).

They were in Australia touring with the Parklife festival. I was gutted when this was announced. Even though I like my festivals a couple of times a year I've started to feel a bit like an old man. So I wasn't looking forward to spending the day with thousands of flouro clad teenagers off their chops. So I was very happy when they finally announced that they were playing the iconic venue that is the Sydney Opera House.

They started pretty quietly and I melted when they played Clowns. Then they gradually pumped it up and moved to the heavier stuff. Strict Machine went OFF.

Accompanied by a sizeable string orchestra, the sound was brilliant. A very happy night with some excellent company...Clare, Hazel, Joe, Lucy and Fraser.