Wednesday 11th May – 18th May

When the winter's givin attitude
drop it like it's hot, drop it like it's hot,

When the cold's tryin to get at you,
Fock it like it's hot, fock it like it's hot,

When the wind's trying to blow at you
Pop it like it's hot, pop it like it's hot,

I got ma brolly on ma arm, and my beanie right on, and a fuzzy warm scarf, coz I got it goin' on.

 

ThreeThousand - Cooler than a Collins Street blast and hotter than a badly made latte.

Cover photo taken in Fitzroy by tin&ed.

If you would like to submit a cover photo, email photo@tinanded.com.au
 
 
Name:
What is the ultimate winter accessory:
         
  Missy
A fireplace
  Tracy Tracksuit
A beanie
  Mystery Gal
Who knows?
  Sophie
A Boyfreind
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

Sean Hogan's latest solo show at Helen Gory maintains the gallery's dedication to presenting edgy contemporary artworks with a distinctly street edge. Something Else is a beautiful and coherent show that on closer inspection is made up of unique pieces that are gritty and complex.

Each piece is an assemblage of the carnage of street culture (sign posts, skulls, street junk) applied using digital technology, turps, paint, photocopiers and a frikkin scary gas mask. The resulting prints are primed in warm blues and smokey greys, advocating the beauty in these stylish fusions. Sean Hogan's art embroils itself in the stuff of everyday life and comes out on top, luminously.

What:
Sean Hogan, Something Else

Where:
Helengory gallery
Izett Street, Prahran

When:
Until May 30th
 
 
 

"I used to work at this convenience store, and on Sunday mornings the only thing that kept me from gutting the customers in a sleepy rage was Degrassi Junior High." Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma).

When the man behind two of the world's best ever Indie flicks gives a TV series such a rap, you know it's a good body of work. Recapture the glory days of The Afternoon Show via this release of Degrassi's genius first series. Back to a day when any boy above 12 had a crush on Caitlin and any girl secretly loved Joey Jeremiah despite his stupid hat. A refreshing ensemble cast and a unique teen's-eye-view of life make this a must have for any child of the 70s or 80s.

We also have 2 copies to give away in Respond so get amongst it.

What:
Degrassi Junior High Series 1

How Much:
$29.95

Where:
Good DVD stores all over the land
 
   
 
 
 

Every now and then you find a shop that changes the way you look at retail. Order and Progress does more than that, it changes the way you look at how fashion is presented and reminds you that real beauty doesn't need to be set in clinical Collins Street window. Nestled in the back room of a Fitzroy studio, but drawing on her South American heritage, owner/buyer Cath Martin has wrapped herself up in some of the most beautiful labels in the world. If we had words to describe these clothes we'd use them, but we don't, which is why you should ring her and make an appointment to see the range. Don't be put off by the appointment thing, it's not pretense at all. Just a way that Cath can manage and office/shop instead of being stuck on the phone while you're dying to ask questions about the people who made these beautiful clothes.

Labels:
Alexandre Herchcovitch
,
Reinaldo Lourenço,
Wilson Ranieri

What:
Order and Progress

Where:
Level one 297- 301 Napier St , Fitzroy
9415 6115

0407 190 772 - View the range by appointment
 
 
 

Craig Robinson's Minipops is much more than a compilation of 25-pixel high images of famous people. Taking the 'larger than life' and turning it into the ridiculously small, this minibook is a spectacular collision of celebrophilia and nostalgia. Think Leisure Suit Larry meets New Weekly. Having started with a small picture of the beach boys there are now over 700 fame-whores to identify, with answers at the back for lay peeps who can't differentiate the mini dog out of Daft Punk's Da Funk video, from mini David Hasselhoff. Shame. Get squinty boys and girls, this little beauty's a keeper.

Title:
Minipops - Famous people drawn really small

Cost:
about $20

Where:
Select bookstores
 
   
 
 
 

The title 'Odyssey' implies an epic journey riddled with arduous quests, obstacles and fiends. The 13 track journey of Fischerspooner's Odyssey is an enjoyable journey of noise with the trademark electro-cool voice as your guide, paying homage to acts such as Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk and New Order.

The art-pop duo deliver familiar pulsing beats with melodic and often playful electronic overtones laced with welcome opportunities for hand claps and fist punches. Odyssey has rich dynamics with effective overtones however the sexy lyrics of their previous releases are replaced by a more humanist and even (groan) political content. While there are several slick and sharp tracks on offer, the journey with Fischerspooner this time is one of sunny afternoons rather than cocaine nights.

What:
Odyssey

Who:
Fischerspooner

On:
EMI
 
 
 

In true Melbourne style, Murmur Bar is tucked away down a dark little way with only a faintly glowing sign to mark its presence. But, unlike some other 'holes-in-the-wall' type ventures, this one isn't a safety risk and the laneway to reach it doesn't smell like bins. Instead, Murmur is beautifully decked out with low leather seating, dim lights, Latin inspired photography and a big wheely thing with ropes that looks like it could be for torturing monsters. Pierre and the crew behind the bar know their stuff from cocktails to imported beer and good wine so when you need a night with some class, make like bee for Murmur.

Venue:
Murmur

Address:
17 Warburton Lane, City
(Near the Cnr of Elizabeth and Lt Bourke)
9640 0395

Licensed/Byo:
If you need that answered please die

Info:
Mon - Fri 4.30pm - Late
Sat - 7.30pm - 1am
 
   
 
 

Gig name/artists:
The Spazzys, The Ground Components

When:
Thurs 12 th May

Where:
Ding Dong

How much:
$12

 

Description:
The Spazzys play their last show before OS tour. Godspeed.

Gig name/artists:
Wolf and Cub, Bit By Bats, Fucken Posers

When:
Friday 13 th May

Where:
Absolut Cut Bar , 59 Church St , Richmond

How much:
Fr-Fr-Free

 

Description:
Walk under a ladder, see a black cat, break a mirror, whatever unlucky things you do this Friday make sure missing this gig is not one of them.

Gig name/artists:
The Saboteurs, The Sticks, Jarvis, DJ Hookers and Deviates

When:
Saturday 14 th May

Where:
The Stage - 231 Smith St

How much:
$6

 

Description:
Dance Motherfucker Dance returns this Saturday at The Stage on Smith St. The Saboteurs kick off shenanigans playing some redeeming music in the dirty surrounds of Smith St. Catch the 86 tram there and then drink to forget.

Gig name/artists:
The Rogers Sisters, Love of Diagrams, Limited Express (has gone?) (Jap)

When:
Saturday 14th

Where:
Northcote Social Club

How much:
$18 +BF

 

Description:
Brooklyn sisters Jennifer and Laura Rogers met Miyuki Furtado and formed undiluted post-punk garage band The Rogers Sisters. Described as the Big Apple version of the B-52's, this sassy trio travel to exotic High St in Northcote this Saturday to strut around the stage like they mean it.

Gig name/artists:
The Cants, Silver Night Drive, Degrees K, The Exploders

When:
Saturday 14th

Where:
The Corner Hotel

How much:
$10

 

Description:
Melbourne band The Cants release their album Melbourne Vampires this Saturday at the Corner. Their album was produced by legendary Detroit producer Jim Diamond who has worked with both the White Stripes and the Von Bondies, so who knows, there may be a fight.

 
   
 
 

It's just like the pokies - you almost always win!

The Prize
Encouragingly, last week only one person told us that Sam Newman shouldn't be shot. That person will soon be shot themselves because we've done a deal with Melbourne crime matriach Kath Pettingill and she's going to call in a hit if we advertise her brothels. Kath has also kindly offered to pen the foreword to our impending ThreeThousand book release 'The Joy of Raising Boys', which would have been released in time for Mother's Day had we written it.

Well actually, this week we have two prizes. Go in the draw to win one of two copies of the recently released 'Degrassi Junior High Series 1' with thanks to the uber-cool Force Entertainment

 

The Question:
The name of Joey Jeremiah's band in Degrassi Junior High was:

A The Zit Remedy
B The Canadian Club
C System of a Down
D The Joey Jeremiah Puberty Blues Band

Send an email to info@threethousand.com.au with the correct answer to win.


high socks, monkeys, umbrellas, fur hats, lovers for winter, deep heat, hot little hands, reuben's parties, Splits and giggles, trampoline ice cream

Tell us what’s Cool

 


paper cuts, monkey, deep vein thrombosis, people who notice that Mark John has grown his hair out, Eddie McGuire, Rove McManus and other male TV celebs with Mc (except for Julian McMahon because he bonked Alyssa Milano)

Tell us what's Fool

 

 

This week the best cool/fool as judged solely by the staff of ThreeThousand and a well-trained monkey (is there any difference?) will get a free ticket to Ramsay Street along with bus load of English tourists.

 
 

ThreeThousand is a weekly snapshot of Melbourne 's subculture, fired by email into the loving arms of people who realise that the best things in life are often hard to find. It is compiled by an amorphous gaggle of writers, stylists, designers, photographers, sub-cultural attaches and a large troupe of monkeys who enjoy working for peanuts.

Without editorial independence ThreeThousand has nothing. All editorial you read is featured because it's worth it - not because it's paid for.


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Creative Director/Publisher
Barrie Barton
barrie@threethousand.com.au

Editor
Chris Barton
chris@threethousand.com.au

Design Monkeys
tin&ed
www.tinanded.com.au

Contributing Monkeys
Tom Fitzy
Charlotte McIness
Will Larnach-Jones
Missy Crawford
Sophie Currer
Nigel Carboon
Max Olijnyk
Ana Cecilia
Kath Loftus