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The Big Banana
This was probably the best song on the first album, and it was one of those ones that comes out all of a piece; you’re writing it and you’re interested to get to the next verse because you want to … Continue reading
Social Insecurity
This could well serve as the legal definition of a “throwaway”, a quick 12-bar rockabilly number. I think the best version of it was the one that the first Drowsies gathering recorded in 1999, with a powerful groove from Ross, … Continue reading
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Endear (And I Do)
Television presenter Indira Naidoo started on the ABC, switched to SBS, disappeared completely, turned up back on the ABC again… honestly, who can keep track? This was written after the first switcheroo, and was really just an excuse to yodel … Continue reading
My Old Flame
I quit smoking a few years ago now, but some scars never heal. Last Sunday evening I was drinking with a friend Leanin’ on the bar and sippin’ slow Tender from the night before but slowly on the mend Chasin’ … Continue reading
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Tickets Selling Fast
{mosimage}Tickets are goin’, like, <whoop> <flutter> "what was that?" for the Drowsy Drivers’ return season of KEATING! at Trades Hall from January 18th-28th. If you’re keen to get a ticket, then best to act quickly, my Internet friend! Book now … Continue reading
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Green Room: Drowsies’ Campaign Backfires
{mosimage}The Drowsy Drivers` "vigorous and relentless" campaign for a Green Room Award backfired in dramatic fashion yesterday when they won one. Swaggering to the stage, lead singer Casey Bennetto thumped the podium in distraught anger. "What`s all this about?" he … Continue reading
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Green Room: Drowsies Launch “Vigorous” Campaign
{mosimage}The Drowsy Drivers today signaled their intention to campaign “vigorously and relentlessly” for a Green Room Award. Nominated in four categories of the Green Room Cabaret section, the band used the words “total and utter annihilation of the opposition” several … Continue reading
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Drowsies Mourn Shotgun Death Of Jam Master Jay
In a statement released early today, the Drowsy Drivers expressed their sincere condolences to the friends and relatives of Jam Master Jay, the legendary Run-DMC DJ who was shot in a New York studio last night. "Surely now the violence … Continue reading
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More NCS Shows Announced For May
{mosimage}Despite hopes that a last-minute effort by the Drowsy Drivers‘ lawyers could break them free from their contractual obligations to the Store Room, the band will reluctantly return for 3 more "Northcote Country Soul" shows in May. "It’s criminal," said … Continue reading
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Outrage As Drowsies Win “Best Newcomer” Award
{mosimage}In a decision that is likely to damage the international standing and reputation of the Comedy Festival for decades to come, the Drowsy Drivers were awarded "Best Newcomer" of the Festival at the Barry Awards on Friday night. "Northcote Country … Continue reading
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