Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi!, Oi!, Oi!

Groove Temple viciously seared the collective social environment, known as "Huskisson" on Friday 26th January 2007, Australia Day, with some kicking grooves and seriously funky tunes. The audience didn't need much encouragement and patriotically and drunkedly screamed the traditional "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi!, Oi!, Oi!" at various unsolicited intervals. Enthusiastic and Irrepressible aptly describes most of the punters on Friday, with Australian Flag tatoos, Aussie flags, Boxing Kangaroos and the stars of the Southern Cross finding their way onto the dance floor.

Groove Temple relentlessly plastered the Husky Pub punters with distinctly Australian rock tunes from artists such as INXS, Cold Chisel, The Angels, Daddy Cool, Paul Kelly and Johnny Diesel. Merciless...and it was efficacious in every way.
Many wild ones were ejected by vigilant security guards for anti-social behaviour-as many as 60 on the night. The remainder of the crowd was well to capacity and a great Aussie traditional stomp ensued with full venue participation. A night to perhaps rival Xmas or New Year's Eve.

The guys from G.T. will be just as fired up for their next gig on Friday 2nd February at the Ocean Beach Hotel at beachside Shellharbour and expect to see some familiar faces and hope to fully rock the dance floor again. See you there. You can't afford to miss out.

G.T. have promised not to be on their best behaviour.

Disturbing Patterns Emerging from GT Live Performances

Following on from the now infamous 'Sparkles' incident, another GT band member has developed a lust for inanimate objects. The object of desire is the chrome 'Mud Flap Girl' (MFG) on the Doctor's guitar and the pervert lusting is non other than GT's lead singer Ang.

It seems Ang's modus operandi is to lick and rub the MFG at every opportunity, the Doctor comments: "It is really quite difficult to play when a deviant like Ang sneaks up from behind. I would have given him a clip round the ears, but alas my commitment to the music is paramount, I refuse to drop a note, even in the most adverse of working conditions."

MFG $5.95, Ang's behaviour deplorable, the look on one young girls face, priceless. GT Card, accepted at all venues where depravity prevails.

Anyway Saturday night at Shelly's was a cracker, thanks Jimi for warming the crowd up. No suprises there, the crowd at Shelly's really loves to party and party hard they did.

GT will be back at Huskinson on Australia Day to fire up the barbie for some char grilled Dolphin, yum, see ya there. In the meantime the Doctor will be seeking an AVO on behalf of MFG and is consulting with his personal guitar technician to have an electrical current passed through MFG to deter sick bastards with wayward tongues.

Ha, ha.

Small, But Receptive Audience

Well this week Groove Temple can report that we played quite literally to a small audience, as the average age of the audience was six. Funny thing is the little guys really got into it and were having a great time until sadly they were asked to leave, as it was well past their bed time and club rules disallow minors in the club after 9:30pm.

Once Groove Temple's biggest (littlest) fans were removed, forcibly in some cases, there remained a, well need I say it, small, but appreciative audience. Anyway GT had a great time and sucked as much energy out of the little guys to power them for a massive night at Shellharbour Workers Club next Saturday. See you there.

Side Note: Groove Temple management wishes to categorically deny rumours that the band will be conducting an Australian tour of ABC learning centres.

Christmas?....Oh that thing!

The New Year started and Groove Temple slotted right in like Christmas never happened. It can be like working in a mine. Busy schedules left little time for recovery and some of the G.T. crew did struggle getting to gigs on time, but that didn’t stop them one bit. The juices were flowing and the groove was pumping, whether people wanted it or not.

Friday night at the Dandaloo Hotel was a surprise meeting for old friends and a chance for the past to sneak up and say boo! to “Gibbo” (one of Red’s friends).

The conversation went something like this:
Gibbo: “Hey mate, great drumming there”
Red: “Thanks mate, we’ve actually met before. We were on a ski trip a few years back and very nearly got arrested. I’m Red”
Gibbo: “Oh yeah………..you look different now.”

Cheers Gibbo from the G.T crew.

Saturday night at the Greenwell Point Bowling Club was an outstanding success and the ball polisher machine in the hallway next to the bistro door was put to good use.

Groove Temples’ number one fan “Dazza” was in attendance, vigorously shaking hands, insisting on photo opportunities and even helping load out gear for the guys. Such a gentleman. Thanks Dazza.

The guys were well pleased with the result on the night, commenting that it was great to see some “unusual” dancing skills being employed, although it appears some people may not have been aware that their skills would be viewed as “unusual”.

G.T. will be at the Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club on Saturday 13th January, for a long awaited return. They haven’t been there since 2005. Things may have changed, and Ang commented: “I don’t care if every thing has changed there, just so long as the food is still good.”

Good to see some people don’t lose sight of the important things in life.

Happy New Year

Although there have been many highs during the year that was 2006 none were more exciting than the addition of Groove Temple's newest member 'Sparkles' The Keno Bear. Unfortunately Ang, lead singer and principle recalcitrant had to let 'Sparkles' go due to the beautiful, but violently disturbing relationship that ensued with GT's Dr K, Ang reports: "We were really firing as a band, then out the corner of my eye I could see a vigorous thrusting of the hips and and Sparkle's head being driven into the stage. I had to act quickly and offloaded sparkes immediately by passing him off as a prize to the best dressed dancer on the floor. Relationships between band members is a sticky and at times furry experience and only ever lead to tears and Fleetwood Mac inspired songs. Such behavior will not be tolerated."

Anyway to all our fans who have supported us throughout the past year many thanks and much love. We look forward to catching up with you guys in 2007.

RIP 31/01/2006 11:59 'Sparkles' the Keno Bear. The Doctor sobs...