Larry, the Reverend, Rock, the Spirit – and Chopper

Awaiting the arrival of their favourite country and western acid house freaks, Bruce and Fran were reassured that even 10,500 miles from their spiritual home in Brixton the 3 still attracted a motley crowd: grizzled men; grizzlier women; grey-haired dads bringing their sons along for enlightenment; fresh-faced (comparatively speaking, of course) newcomers unaware of their [...]

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Sweet pretty mutherfuckin’ country and western acid house music all night long

So, the live music scene in Melbourne’s pretty awesome, Bruce and Fran have got their tickets in the bag for Falls and Golden Plains and are contemplating a trip to Mount Buller for ATP, curated by Nick Cave, but sometimes you just need a little bit of sweet pretty mutherfuckin’ country and western acid house music all night long to cheer you up.

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Keeping your word Down Under: Alabama 3

He asked lead singer Larry Love (Rob Spragg) what they planned to bring to Australia.

“Chlamydia and industrial strength crystal methamphetamine,” he replied.

“Ah, STDs and hard drugs,” said Bruce.

“Naaah,” said Larry, maintaining his faux American drawl. “Soft drugs for hard bastards.”

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