Writer, photographer, surf music enthusiast, ex-Stiff Kittens member from Melbourne.

1. Dirtbombs@ The Tote- Years ago I also saw these guys at the Ding Dong Lounge. I squeezed right up front with a pot in each hand and a grin from ear to ear, just fabulous. Nothings changed. Mick Collins vocal/guitar attack and twin drummer energy grooves just blow me away every time.  

2. Ian and the Aztecs-“Don’t Ha Ha” 7inch vinyl. Featuring Ian Carlton from New Yorks Rocky Velvet and the rhythm section from Los Straightjackets, great reverb driven rock and roll.

3. Mojomatics-“Don’t Pretend That You Know Me”.  This Italian duo cover a lot of ground under the garage rock pop umbrella and I’m still diggin’ em! I hope they make it down here next year.

4. Little Red- Listen To Little Red- Impressive debut from young Melbourne band.

5. Dead River Deeps- “You Can’t Fight The Sun”. Rockin alt country from this Melbourne four piece. I caught the cd launch for this their debut release and the performance and buzz in the room was a real turn on.

6. Cramps- Stay Sick.  A friend I haven’t seen for years showed up recently and returned this old Cramps album of mine. I took it on a recent road trip and loved every minute of our reunion.

7. Hunger- The movie. I’ve had trouble getting any free time this year, but this was worth it.

8. Combat- The Best Of Sgt Saunders. A Christmas gift. Nothing like getting out of the midday heat over summer, drawing the curtains, cracking a beer and watching Vic Morrow and squad put the German army to bed in this classic WW2 based B&W US television series.

9. Lowenbrau- Lager. A beautiful beer. Still hangoverless…..PLAY ON!

10. The Atheist Manifesto. A wonderful book for anyone who loves Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny, but has alittle more trouble with Christianity, Judaism and Islam.