Society & Culture Things that Make You Feel Old

[rocker_oz33]

I know people that will fly to Melb/Syd just to see a big name act if they aren't coming to Perth which basically turns it into a $1000+ exercise. Each to their own but seeing Taylor Swift at the MCG with 100,000 people dressed like teenage girls isn't on my bucket list. If it was a once in a lifetime thing like Queen at Wembley sure. But then I've flown to Melbourne just to watch WC lose Grand Finals so people who aren't into sports probably think that's dumb.

For a non perth person .
Why bands don't go there.?
Lack of crowds or too far away .

 

[Roobs321]

Time Cut.

Oh yes I’ve heard of that one, thanks for the warning

 

[rocker_oz33]

Saw Rufus at Flemmington race course they were fuuu great.
We were up close in the mosh with young people.

The older ones our own age were pissed of their heads like they never been out since they had kids.

 

[JackOutback]

Rufus are closer to their prime than Metallica aged bands.
Rufus put on a good show they have more than enough songs for a set list.

Going next year.

I love Rufus and saw them a couple of years back (for only about $130, if I recall correctly); still think $200 is taking the piss.

That said, I paid $280 for Pearl Jam (plus flights, accommodation etc).

 

[Scotland]

For a non perth person .
Why bands don't go there.?
Lack of crowds or too far away .

Logistics. Talking to a guy in that field the costs have apparently tripled since Covid plus you lose the time between Syd/Melb/Bris and Perth.

The shows that have come to Optus Stadium have all attracted huge crowds.

 

[Roobs321]

yeah I’ve done the fly to Melb/Syd for event thing a couple times now, think I’ve got that out of my system. Don’t really have a bucket list anymore.

 

[JackOutback]

For a non perth person .
Why bands don't go there.?
Lack of crowds or too far away .

Too far away, too costly to bring the whole backstage crew. Adelaide pretty much in the same boat, see Green Day, Oasis. That said, we're still usually fourth in line behind Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

 

[rocker_oz33]

I love Rufus and saw them a couple of years back (for only about $130, if I recall correctly); still think $200 is taking the piss.

That said, I paid $280 for Pearl Jam (plus flights, accommodation etc).

Yeah 200$ a bit high.

I would love to see PJ more than once in this tour .
EPs with thier ever changing set list.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Someone told me .(Unsure if BS).
Aussie bands must support overseas bands.

 

[Gough]

For the most part the fun police have ruined the modern gig going experience.

 

[Roobs321]

Someone told me .(Unsure if BS).
Aussie bands must support overseas bands.

in my experience going back a lot of openers were overseas acts as well

 

[MP_]

To much time building a car port thingy tring to use your powers to the greater good instead of throwing things ..

I have a second one to build which is bigger and higher than this one

 

[rocker_oz33]

I have a second one to build which is bigger and higher than this one

Better book in 2 massages .

 

[Scotland]

Being 18 to early 20s was all about drinking and live music. Not sure if it has the same appeal these days but then I don't know any 18 year olds. Given it's $12-15 for a pint most places I could understand if students don't go out as much.

 

[Billy ray]

Pearl Jam here tonight at Carrara
wet stormy night

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Pearl Jam here tonight at Carrara
wet stormy night
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Seems to be over now (7.30). Unless another cell comes along…

 

[Chicago1]

Drove past Festival Hall this afternoon with my AgedCare helper on the way to my cardiologist appt at Melbourne Private. My mind wandered back to May 1977 when I saw Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons there. I was 25 and had no idea what a cardiologist was back then! Now she's just about my best friend.

On SM-A135F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[rocker_oz33]

Have noticed a lot of older men can't cook or doing washing etc.

Is it because their mum looked after them.
Then they knock up a woman get married at legal age.
Then wife does everything.

Seems to be a switch in time somewhere.
Where house duties are more shared .

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Have noticed a lot of older men can't cook or doing washing etc.

Is it because their mum looked after them.
Then they knock up a woman get married at legal age.
Then wife does everything.

Seems to be a switch in time somewhere.
Where house duties are more shared .

They can go to SE Asia and fix that

 

[Gough]

Have noticed a lot of older men can't cook or doing washing etc.

Is it because their mum looked after them.
Then they knock up a woman get married at legal age.
Then wife does everything.

Seems to be a switch in time somewhere.
Where house duties are more shared .

I have an old school mate who basically still can't cook mainly because he's been indulged. His mum fed him growing, he lived on booze and takeaway in his 20s, I lived with him for a couple of years and did all the cooking, now his old lady does it all. It wouldn't be so bad but he's useless at washng up too.

 

[rocker_oz33]

They can go to SE Asia and fix that

Scene of crocodile duneed comes to mind .

 

[Scotland]

Have noticed a lot of older men can't cook or doing washing etc.

Is it because their mum looked after them.
Then they knock up a woman get married at legal age.
Then wife does everything.

Seems to be a switch in time somewhere.
Where house duties are more shared .

A lot of people can't do pretty basic shit now. Change a tyre, drive a manual car, get from point A to point B without GPS navigation, do basic maths without the calculator app on your phone. Etc. Luxury of having so much available at your fingertips now.

There's also the relationship dynamic of what people can and can't do vs what they can get away with.

 

[Cruyff14]

You'd have to be a desperado not to like the Eagles.

My prin hates them.

I myself am a big fan.

 

[Gough]

My prin hates them.

I myself am a big fan.

I grew up listening to 80s FM radio where you heard Hotel California on average three times a day, I think my distaste for the Eagles was driven by that.

 

[Gralin]

I grew up listening to 80s FM radio where you heard Hotel California on average three times a day, I think my distaste for the Eagles was driven by that.

And Phil Collins