Reflective Kiwi %-)
Dec 13 - Foo Fighters & Dave Grohl....
December 13th 2011
Day thirteen of the December Diary 2011 Project This years Theme... 'MUSIC' %-)
Tonight Craig and I are going to see the Foo Fighters in concert and I can't wait! %-)
They've been out to New Zealand a few times... but for different reasons I've not managed to see them. Tenatious D are their support act, who I'm really looking forward to seeing too!!! I have been a fan of the Foo Fighters and Dave Ghrol for a long time. "Nirvana Unplugged in New York" is an old favourite of mine. As many of you will probalby know, Dave Ghrol was the drummer in Nirvana, before forming the Foo Fighters in 1994. He has done session work for a number of interesting artists over the years and in 2009 formed the group Them Crooked Vultures with John Paul Jones (from Led Zeppelin)and Josh Homme (from Queens of the Stoneage)
I've seen lots of interviews with Dave Ghrol, including the great documentary "Back and Forth" and he comes across as a really down to earth nice genuine guy. Last year the band came out to NZ to do a one off charity benefit concert in aid of the Christchurch Earthquake, raising over $300,00.00 which was really generous of them! (Unfortunately I didn't get to that one). He seems to like New Zealand... which is a great thing for his fans... Cos we LOVE having him and the band here too!!! %-)
I LOVE their videos.... they are so whimsical and entertaining... and on many occasion I've tried to find them on DVD... until I eventually discovered they were released as a bonus DVD on a limited edition version of their Greatest Hits CD... so I was pleased to finally get my hands on that! %-)
Here's a selection...
And a bit of 'Nirvana'...
And a bit of 'Them Crooked Vultures' too...
I've finished work early to head out to the concert...
Wanted to get this posted before I go... cos I'm anticipating it to be a LATE night!!!
Will catch up with you all tomorrow! %-)
Dec 13 - Foo Fighters & Dave Grohl....
December 13th 2011
Day thirteen of the December Diary 2011 Project This years Theme... 'MUSIC' %-)
Tonight Craig and I are going to see the Foo Fighters in concert and I can't wait! %-)
They've been out to New Zealand a few times... but for different reasons I've not managed to see them. Tenatious D are their support act, who I'm really looking forward to seeing too!!! I have been a fan of the Foo Fighters and Dave Ghrol for a long time. "Nirvana Unplugged in New York" is an old favourite of mine. As many of you will probalby know, Dave Ghrol was the drummer in Nirvana, before forming the Foo Fighters in 1994. He has done session work for a number of interesting artists over the years and in 2009 formed the group Them Crooked Vultures with John Paul Jones (from Led Zeppelin)and Josh Homme (from Queens of the Stoneage)
I've seen lots of interviews with Dave Ghrol, including the great documentary "Back and Forth" and he comes across as a really down to earth nice genuine guy. Last year the band came out to NZ to do a one off charity benefit concert in aid of the Christchurch Earthquake, raising over $300,00.00 which was really generous of them! (Unfortunately I didn't get to that one). He seems to like New Zealand... which is a great thing for his fans... Cos we LOVE having him and the band here too!!! %-)
I LOVE their videos.... they are so whimsical and entertaining... and on many occasion I've tried to find them on DVD... until I eventually discovered they were released as a bonus DVD on a limited edition version of their Greatest Hits CD... so I was pleased to finally get my hands on that! %-)
Here's a selection...
And a bit of 'Nirvana'...
And a bit of 'Them Crooked Vultures' too...
I've finished work early to head out to the concert...
Wanted to get this posted before I go... cos I'm anticipating it to be a LATE night!!!
Will catch up with you all tomorrow! %-)