Top 5 concerts u have been to.

[Dirko]

Nope Australian Made was INXS, Barnsey, Divinyls, Saints, Models, I'm Talking and the brilliant but terribly out of place Triffids.
About 1986 I would have thought, certainly nowhere near 1990. It was just before INXS went ballistic and the Models imploded...again.

Correct. 1987. INXS & Barnesy did Good Times and that was released as a single in December 1986, and they toured from Dec 86 to late Jan 87,
Australia Made, to fight against the invasion of foreign artists...

There was a follow up Australia Made, once again at Thebby which was held 1990. INXS didn't play Adelaide, but the other artists listed by previous posters did i.e Skyhooks, Angels, Noiseworks, Barnesy again, Diesel IIRC.

Went to both and the 87 one was better !!

[Punk Rooster]

In 1988, there was an Australian Made on Australia Day at Thebarton Oval (i'm sure of it), as I won tickets 2 from the Advertiser...
or if this is not the gig, what gig was at Thebarton Oval 1988?

[Q.]

Tough to remember past a couple of years, all the booze that goes down at gigs combined with a few kicks to the head in the mosh pits can make the memory a bit hazy.

1. Bad Religion @ Thebarton Theatre, 2007 - teen idols didn't disappoint after many years of anticipation
2. NOFX @ Thebarton Theatre, 2006 - mostly because they played 'The Decline', but was also as fun a gig I've been too
3. Foo Fighters @ Adelaide BDO, 2003 - still rate this as one of the best festival sets I've been in the mosh for, Dave Grohl at his playful best in a pink wig
4. Michael Franti and Spearhead @ Falls Festival, 2006 - magical set, but may have had something to do with all the spliffs being passed around
5. Bad Company @ Traffic, 2004 - Easily the best d'n'b gig I've been too, blew the tits off a packed house


Could've filled the top five with either The Herd or Frenzal Rhomb. Couldn't pick a favourite gig out of all of them, have gone off everytime I've seen them play.

[Wedgie]

In 1988, there was an Australian Made on Australia Day at Thebarton Oval (i'm sure of it), as I won tickets 2 from the Advertiser...
or if this is not the gig, what gig was at Thebarton Oval 1988?

Must have been two (or more) separate gigs as the one in 1990 was in October from memory.
Ive found reference to an Australian Made concert at Thebarton Oval on Januaray 1st 1987 which had INXS but nothing for Australia Day or 1988.


This music documentary covers the January 1987 Australian Made tour. Acts like Mental As Anything, INXS, and Jimmy Barnes reflect the worldwide popularity of Australian rock music that emerged during the 1980s.

[Footy Chick]

In 1988, there was an Australian Made on Australia Day at Thebarton Oval (i'm sure of it), as I won tickets 2 from the Advertiser...
or if this is not the gig, what gig was at Thebarton Oval 1988?

Must have been two (or more) separate gigs as the one in 1990 was in October from memory.
Ive found reference to an Australian Made concert at Thebarton Oval on Januaray 1st 1987 which had INXS but nothing for Australia Day or 1988.


This music documentary covers the January 1987 Australian Made tour. Acts like Mental As Anything, INXS, and Jimmy Barnes reflect the worldwide popularity of Australian rock music that emerged during the 1980s.

It was definitely end of 1986/Jan 1987 Was it on Australia Day though?. INXS wouldnt have toured with anyone in 1988 as they were on their "kick" tour.

[Wedgie]

In 1988, there was an Australian Made on Australia Day at Thebarton Oval (i'm sure of it), as I won tickets 2 from the Advertiser...
or if this is not the gig, what gig was at Thebarton Oval 1988?

Must have been two (or more) separate gigs as the one in 1990 was in October from memory.
Ive found reference to an Australian Made concert at Thebarton Oval on Januaray 1st 1987 which had INXS but nothing for Australia Day or 1988.


This music documentary covers the January 1987 Australian Made tour. Acts like Mental As Anything, INXS, and Jimmy Barnes reflect the worldwide popularity of Australian rock music that emerged during the 1980s.

It was definitely end of 1986/Jan 1987 Was it on Australia Day though?. INXS wouldnt have toured with anyone in 1988 as they were on their "kick" tour.

It was Jan 1, read my post!

Also it looks like this one moved from state to state, the one in October 1990 had about 5 concerts all going on at the same time and was broadcast on TV by memory.

[Dirko]

Correct, the INXS one FINISHED in Sydney on Australia Day 1987, after starting in Launceston Dec 86.

[Footy Chick]

It was Jan 1, read my post!

Sorry, Im not on holidays, I dont have time to read your bloody posts

[zipzap]

In 1988, there was an Australian Made on Australia Day at Thebarton Oval (i'm sure of it), as I won tickets 2 from the Advertiser...
or if this is not the gig, what gig was at Thebarton Oval 1988?

Must have been two (or more) separate gigs as the one in 1990 was in October from memory.
Ive found reference to an Australian Made concert at Thebarton Oval on Januaray 1st 1987 which had INXS but nothing for Australia Day or 1988.


This music documentary covers the January 1987 Australian Made tour. Acts like Mental As Anything, INXS, and Jimmy Barnes reflect the worldwide popularity of Australian rock music that emerged during the 1980s.

They made it into a feature movie which was in the cinemas for a little bit. I've got it on VHS somewhere. Highlights are Wide Open Road by the Triffids and an awesome Ghost Ships by The Saints. Definitely at Thebarton Oval.

The one in 1990 was not 'Australian Made' IIRC. I think it was Ausmusic or something.

[zipzap]

PEAR JAM Memorial Drive

[Booney]

Greenday with Jimmy Eat World at Telstra Dome 2005(?)
Metallica BDO
Rage BDO
Foo Fighters Ent Cent 2008
Living End West Beach Shores 2006 (All ages,all sweaty intimate rock gig)

Mentions to ZZ Top and Rose Tattoo (first ever concert),Robbie Williams (as FC said,a great showman)

[Snaggletooth Tiger]

PEAR JAM Memorial Drive

I could think of another 'PEARL JAM' picture (from where the band got their name)
But moderators would erase it quicker than a rat up a drainpipe!

[schimma]

PEAR JAM Memorial Drive

I could think of another 'PEARL JAM' picture (from where the band got their name)
But moderators would erase it quicker than a rat up a drainpipe!

that is not true no one actually no's what PEARL JAM means. I have a book called 5 against 1. its the story about pearl jam and the early years. I use to think the same as you but the book has shed some light on the name pearl jam. At least it is better then the former name MOOKIE BLAYLOCK.


The book is a good read also goes into detail about eddies relationship with Kurt cobain before and after his death.

[southee]

1. Pearl Jam - Entertainment Centre 2007
2. Metallica - Thebarton Theatre (3rd of May 1989)
3. Lou Reed - Thebarton Theatre (15th of October 2000)
4. Neil Diamond - Entertainment Centre (2nd June 1999)
5. Skid Row - Thebarton Theatre (14th of May 1990)

Mentions

6. Skyhooks - Aus Music 90 (Thebarton Oval 24th of November 1990)
7. TISM - All 4 or 5 gigs I have been too!!!
8. Megadeth - Thebarton Theatre (around 1990)
9. Black rebel motorcycle club - Heaven (13th of October 2003)
10. Kiss - Entertainment Centre (6th of Febuary 1995) WITHOUT MAKE UP!!!!!!!
11. Died Pretty - Cartoons in Hindley Street around 1993
12. Dave Graney - Flinders Uni around 1994

I kept all my ticket stubbs for reference........

[Mr66]

11. Died Pretty

The most under rated band ever.

[Leaping Lindner]

1. Pearl Jam - Entertainment Centre 2007
2. Metallica - Thebarton Theatre (3rd of May 1989)
3. Lou Reed - Thebarton Theatre (15th of October 2000)
4. Neil Diamond - Entertainment Centre (2nd June 1999)
5. Skid Row - Thebarton Theatre (14th of May 1990)

Mentions

6. Skyhooks - Aus Music 90 (Thebarton Oval 24th of November 1990)
7. TISM - All 4 or 5 gigs I have been too!!!
8. Megadeth - Thebarton Theatre (around 1990)
9. Black rebel motorcycle club - Heaven (13th of October 2003)
10. Kiss - Entertainment Centre (6th of Febuary 1995) WITHOUT MAKE UP!!!!!!!
11. Died Pretty - Cartoons in Hindley Street around 1993
12. Dave Graney - Flinders Uni around 1994

I kept all my ticket stubbs for reference........

Was that the gig with Kim Salmon and The Welcome Mat??

TISM are always good value. I've never seen a bad TISM gig.

[Leaping Lindner]

11. Died Pretty

The most under rated band ever.

So true. As I type "Ambergris" is playing. Magnificent!

[southee]

11. Died Pretty

The most under rated band ever.

So true. As I type "Ambergris" is playing. Magnificent!

Yep fellows so true.....Ron Peno was in prime form!!!! Put on quite a show for the 50 or so people in the crowd

So, so underated

[longtimewaiting_2]

top 5 concerts hard to put in order but here goes
alice cooper brutal planet tour 2000 ent cent
ac/dc globe derby park reckon it was 88?
angels live line tour that was definately 88 still have tour shirt 3 1hr sets
iron maiden acer arena 2008
bon jovi slipery when wet tour melb tennis centre
def leppard ent cent 90s was in the round
warrant thebby
poison adelaide show grounds one of the halls there
faith no more thebby
also saw alice cooper melb tennis centre not sure what yr was the trash tour
plenty more to choose from but only spose to be a top 5

[Snaggletooth Tiger]

The LOUDMOUTH festival at Memorial Drive (2004 I think)
Three of my all-time favourite bands tore it up on the tennis court...
DROPKICK MURPHYS 'Sing loud, Sing Proud'
HELLACOPTERS 'By the Grace of God'
TURBONEGRO 'Scandinavian Leather'
Shame that DKM were on stage so early in the day though.
I've seen both the Murphys & Hellacopters live many times
but Turbonegro only once & mate, they kicked the proverbial eh!