Adventure
Askari Afrobeat Orchestra
By Monty at 24 August, 2010, 6:55 pm
The Askari afrobeat orchestra is one of the bands I play in regularly around the Perth metropolitan area. We are a 13 piece band, yes that is big, that have been brought together by a common love for African music, particularly the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Since forming in 2009 we have [...]
Read More >>It Can’t Be Done
By Mike Haydon at 22 October, 2009, 8:54 pm
One of my favourite poems as a kid was “It Can’t Be Done” from William J Bennet’s A Book Of Virtues: The man who misses all the fun Is he who says, “It can’t be done.” In solemn pride he stands aloof And greets each venture with reproof. Had he the power he’d efface The [...]
Read More >>The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
By Mike Haydon at 28 April, 2009, 8:33 pm
This is great – I remember learning this poem. Well performed too.
Read More >>BXVI Slaughters Soccerpoos
By Mike Haydon at 24 April, 2009, 1:08 pm
With a name like Soccerpoos, the result was never really in doubt. BXVI made it hard for themselves, though. Dave Haydon was on anti-histamines for his hives and Mike Haydon started the game like he wasn’t sure where the goals were or how to shoot at them. Thankfully, with Justin Carrick on the field, Monty [...]
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