Yo G's!

Just a quick note to let ppl know how to contact me until I get the net hooked up in my new place in Brisbane.

As of January 26th I'll be living in Brissy and we don't yet have the internet set up in my apartment so, except for a visit or 2 to a net cafe', I won't be available for enquiries and bookings, etc. over the net as I usually am.
I don't want to miss out on any offers, large or small, so if you need to contact me for any reason just give me a call on 0403 976 653.

I'm always in the mood for a chat

Stay rad...
 Jilby. xoxo

1. Looking for a new job?
yahuh

2. Will you be looking for a new relationship?
Deffinately!!!!!

3. New house?
nope, already found one

4. What will you do different in 2007?
probably everything

5. New Years resolution?
Fresh start. I'm gonna be myself, and meet new people and try new things and its gonna be AMAZAZING!

6. What will you not be doing in 2007?
Backing down

7. Any trips planned?
I'm goin to Toowoomba for 10 days for summer camp, then moving to Brissy. Will prolly take a few trips back to Bundy and Hervey Bay and prolly goldy/sunny coasts too.

8. Wedding plans?
Fuck no!

9. What's on your calendar?
Dates :-P

10. What can't you wait for?
My new life in Brissy

11. What would you like to see happen different?
I wanna be respected and appreciated

12. What about yourself will you be changing?
Everything, without losing my individuality

13. What happened in 06 that you didn't think would ever happen?
Umm... lots... I've come further than I could possibly have dreamed!

14. Will you be nicer to the people you care about?
Of course

15. Will you dress differently this year than you did in 06?
If I can afford to :-P ...I'm hoping to buy some band shirts that ACTUALLY FIT ME!

16. Will you start or quit drinking?
Will be drinking more than usual, I hope!

17. Will you better your relationship with your family?
Hell no! I'm escaping my parents... prolly get closer to the brother I'm moving in with though.

18. Will you do charity work?
I help bands for free... does that count?

19. Will you go to bars?
Ha! I wish! Stupid youngness :-(

20. Will you be nice to people you don't know?
I can't really help myself... I love people!

21. Do you expect 2007 to be a good year for you?
I really hope so... so much...

22. How much did you change from this time last year til now?
a LOT! And I couldn't be prouder!

23. Do you plan on having a child?
I'd rather surgically remove my own Intestines...

24. Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends?
I hope to stay close to my Bundy friends but I also want to make lots of new Brissy friends.

25. Major lifestyle changes?
Duh!

26. Will you be moving?
Pretty sure I already mentioned that...

27. What will you make sure doesn't happen in 2007 that happened in 06?
I won't be letting any stupid smelly males walk all over me!!!

28. What are your New Years Eve plans?
With my friends. Drunk as an Irishman. Making as much noice as possible... Pure bliss.

29. Will you have someone to kiss at midnight?
Very doubtful :-(

30. Wish for 2007?
I know better than to wish for things I probably wont get.

I just wrote a whole blog... then my computer deleated it... FUCK!

I FUCKING HATE BLOGS!!!

ATTENTION: Female vocalist seeking band or accompanist
(In the Bundaberg area)

Hey people,
I've been vocally training for 9 years now and am most comfortable singing soul/jazz/contemporary, though I would like to try clean rock vocals and maybe some screaming. I have a very unique voice, although I am a tenor (very low for a girl) so don't expect some sweet pop sound! :-P
I'm interested in writing acoustic songs with a guitar accompanist. Or starting a band of any genre, as I enjoy all styles of music. I'd also be open to trying guest or backup vocals with a pre-established band.
Anyone interested, msg me over myspace or add/e-mail me: jilby_moth_murderer@hotmail.com
Thanx,
Jill.

Hey kids!

I thought it was time I update you on junk...

 Well! TRO is moving along fabulously... we had both Loe and Emporium in the studio for interviews on Saturday, both of which went quite well. And it seems there are bands galore lining up to get their turn on the air!

 At the moment, StrangeFlower Photography (ie. me) is so loaded with work that I just might explode! ...in a good way  ...So keep it coming!
Hmmm.... it concerns me that there is no tongue-pokie-outtie face in the blog emoticon choices!
 Anyway, over the last couple of months I've photographed bands such as: Wish For Wings, The Daylight Curse, Loe, Emporium, Surface Simplicity, Repeat Offender, Shikkake, Thoric, The Amity Affliction, Forefold, Last Call and more!
Don't forget to check out  www.strangeflower.deviantart.com/  to check me out! ...*cough* I mean my work... check my work out...

 I'm very excited about my immenent birthday and even immenent-er party!! Hoping they shall both be smashing successes. Also trying to convince Daddy to buy me a brand-spanking-new camera... I would buy it myself.... but that will take too long, and dad would owe me a birthday present! Lol.

 Though, I am still pathetically single and alone.... Help?!

 So yeah, thats about it i guess!

The gig last night was AWESOME! Many "fuckin' rads" to the bands that played... *bows*

Heart u all! (take that Robin!)

Jilby <3

Hey lovers and losers,

Don't anyone forget to get ur asses into Squeex Music, Everything But The Bike or Neilsons Music to get ur free copy of the Rum City Music Zine (a monthly mim-mag all about the local scene). It's the bomb diggety!! Start collecting now!! The Zine can also be downloaded in digital format from the RCM website:  www.rumcitymusic.com.au  and while you're there take a look around!

Some of you may know that Emily and I are now "all-ages writers" for the Zine itself so check out the December 2005 issue while you can, to see "The Punters Perspective" interview we did at the Parkway Drive AAA Shift with a very nice young lady named Louizze.

DO IT NOW!!

<3 Jilbert.

Hey everyone.

As you know, I am Jill from StrangeFlower Photography. For those of you who are interested in hiring me or even just viewing my work, I have posted some of my stuff on the pictures page for people to view. Or, you can go to my website ( www.strangeflower.deviantart.com ) to view my other styles of work.
WARNING: If you don't like pathetic emo junk - you may need to close your eyes ever so often... :-P

If any you are in/know of any bands who would be interested in high quality photography/photomanipulations/artworks, please encourage them to contact me. I work free of charge and am fully open to direction and critisism, and will do anything from photos to merch designs to album covers, etc.

Hope to hear from some of you,
-Jill.

Like OMGERZ!!!!

Parkway effing kicked ass!!!

The night kicked off with Jon Doe followed by Thoric. Thoric seem to be getting better and better everytime we see them!! Loe came on and it was absolutely amazing! The crowd went off and if we thought that THAT was big, we were mistaken! Parkway Drive are one of the best bands we've seen live and we both think that the band is so brilliant and the people in the band are so nice. Winston (vocals) always kept the crowd going and was continuously thanking us! How lovely was he!!! The band just had this brilliant vibe about them! Although the night was great, Jill and I had a mission - to interview someone for the rcm zines collum "a punters perspective". Jill chose this boy called Lachlan *mumble mumble* and we set him up and said we'd meet him outside in 2 mins. 45 mins later.... He's inside with the band >_<.... We almost died! So we interviewed someone else insted...a beautiful girl called "louize". Thank you Louize for being there!! As for Lachlan, we hope you had fun and sorry we couldnt catch you afterwards!

Emerly.

>> Just wanted to add, that that gig was AMAZING!!!!! <runs in circles> It was the first time I'd ever seen Loe play, EVER.... and after waiting all year to see them, and hearing nothing but glowing reviews, they did NOT dissappoint!!!!! Its official: I LOVE LOE!!

Also, I've decided I'm in love with Winston from Parkway Drive. As I offered to do some photography for the band, and informed him of The Rock Odyssey, he kept thanking me. He was so sincere, I hope he wasn't just humouring me!! He thanked me for the photos and for coming, etc. and wished me luck with my work and so on etc. etc....... He rocks my universe!!!

Emerly says: JUST MARRY HIM ALREADY JILL!

>> Haha, thanx Em ;-) Anyways, the night was terrific and despite almost being crushed as I was on the front row while Loe and Parkway played, I had an unbeatable time. I hope to see that level of musical genius in bundy again in the near future.

Jill.

Ok, so Saturday night was the latest much anticipated AAA Shift.

 Kicking off the evening, playing on and off as ppl arrived were Bundy ex-cover band Paradigm. I didn't get to hear much of their stuff but from what I did see, they appear to know what their doing. Hopefully they can work up to bigger and better things in the coming months.

 Second in line came other Bundy band: Thoric. This was the first time I'd heard Thoric play, and man, did they deliver! Blowing the crowd away with heavy tracks showcasing a massive metal sound to be proud of.

 Next to the stage was the ever-amazing Vilify, from Hervey Bay. Rocking it out isn't all there is to this lot, its mostly about putting on a show. On closer inspection you'll notice that each member has their own unique style of performing. From drummer Nick's quiet absortion in his instrument, to a drastic contrast in bass-guitarist Fish's music-driven transformation to a crazed-looking rock demon! Vilify left us with another breathe-taking performance to recover from.

 The finale of the night was yet another awesome set by Battle of The Bands winners Emporium, of Hervey Bay. As their popularity grows steadily, there was a noticable increase in audience members. Playing yet another brilliant set, they brought the house down. In the front row I was crushed between dozens of moshers and guitarist Rob's strange dance on stage. Luckily, I survived though, Lol.

 Ultimately it was an awesome night to remember. Good friends, good music and good times.

 Stay tuned for the next review - Parkway Drive, supported by Loe, Thoric and Emporium on the 12th of November at Bundy High hall.