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Tonight we were all transported to another planet, called planet Theramin, only to be beamed back just in time for last drinks! Which all amounts to an all round amazing experience! Just wish you could have seen the performance, 'cause the visual was just as good as the audio! And then to top it off, we also had an appearance by the real Mick Jagger (Jimbo). Check it out!

Special guests and highlights included:

• YS Debut by Kamakura and their Theramin
• YS Debut of Jim Jagger
• YS Debut of Ben
• The return of Captain Corelli and company.

Dan's Report

Mcreed writeth herewith re YourSpace 01 02 07:

All my love, All my kisses, No one knows what they’ve been a missin’ oh yeah…

Joe Ranalletta and I are getting better as time goes on. All I need to do is remember the chords, oh and the words as well. Joe is such a talent.

Ben d’ Spoon graced us with his first time presence. Hey, Ben, come back, it gets better and better!

Our all time mainstay is John Cunnane. We love his stuff, especially the last song he did tonight. You’re a star, Mr Cunnane.

SS Tony has talent. He’s also a very organized performer. By the time we got organized, we were sacked and he did it on his own; it sounded beaut, too, although I’m still not sure what he meant by that crack about the circus clowns.

Uncle Rex and Uncle Hal are reincarnated from the Eureka Stockade. Solidarinos, bershetsky. I’m ready to storm the Bastille.

By far, one of the biggest hits of the night was Corin, Matt, and Brett (alias Captain Correlli) as ‘Mary Gets Around’. Apparently, they had half an hour to rehearse. Who could tell? They were crisp,smart, and to the point. Great stuff and a brilliant sound!

Grantus tried to rouse us from our slumber. He promises to recite Homer’s Odyssey next time in pig-latin. 

Then, diving into the decks of YourSpace in a blaze of profound wonderment was KamaKura, who is our beloved Marni, Tim the drummer, and the beautifully named Soleil on her mystery machine. Here, Lilacs and Geraniums, we beheld history. We came under the spell of a Theremin, developed in the early 20’s by Leon Theremin (previously known as Lev Termen), the first Russian in (Your)Space. The MOOG we had the privilege of hearing is one of many models made by them from the 60’s on. The first production model Theremin was made by RCA in 1929. Actually, a common misconception is that that eerie riff in the Beach Boys hit “Good Vibrations” is a Theremin, whereas in actual fact it is a Tannerin, which could be made to sound like one. I understand the difference to be that, whist the Theremin is an electronic instrument, the Tannerin is a kind of fruit. Check out these links for some current and ancient history: Theremin World and History of the Theremin.

RobRoy© turned up with Jimbo MacFadden and did some awesome Stones renditions. Jimbo is Jagger trapped in Keith Richards’ body. RobRoy© is a classic bass boy; solid yet adaptable. Always there. Good lad, och aye.

Noel the Richardson took us out as only he can, when rain stopped play. Much like Cliff Richards at Wimbledon. Apparently, a neighbour complained about our card night being too raucous. I think the bidding war has to stop! No more playing ashtrays I say -stick to cutlery.

A special thanks to Dave and Rosie, first time visitors (thanks for the pen guys!), Ruar who came with Warty but didn’t leave the same, Barry who’s a top bloke, and that chick who pretended to be a pain but really just wanted to join in. No worries, everyone’s a winner.

The dear loves who share it with us, as usual, are almost too numerous to mention: Ben Love and Bengay, Fern and Ember, Betty Boop-a-loop, John the POM, Lee the Marvin, (where’s Notsotiny Dancer these days?), Chris (who mysteriously had to disappear), the council guy who never turned up as promised, and every one of our supporters in the audience who make it so special.

Who can ever love our Queen of Pop, Deyne Leyveson, enough? Special mention goes to Hal and Martin, who are Crimson 6 and were their usual solid support all night. Hal is the master engineer of YS; only he knows where all the leads end up and which knobs to fiddle. Martin can play anything, anytime.

Lastly, the Shannon Roses are such a powerful basketball team, that the other side didn’t even bother turning up! They have now won 17 of all the 18 games in the comp. The grand final is coming up, so be ready for some outrageous behavior that day!


Love on, Dudes.

Dan Mcreed.