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Status: Single
City: Newcastle
State: NSW
Country: AU
Signup Date: 4/5/2006
Friday, September 14, 2007 

Hi everyone

It's been a while since I last wrote a blog there has been so much going on lately!

As you all probably know we have started the Across the Great Divide Tour with our good mates, Powderfinger. So far the tour has been awesome, it feels great to be playing to so many of you enthusiastic folks!

I'd have to say the tent shows have been my favorite so far. It rained so hard in Coffs Harbour just before we  were due to go on and the whole place was like a mud bath. Big props if you were there and I hope you had your gum boots on!

We have this new rule on the tourbus that we will pull over to get our photos taken with anything big, as is an awesome Aussie tradition. So far we have photos with the big banana, the big apple, the big  golden guitar and the big fruitasaurus. Not bad so far and we aren't even half way through the tour yet!

We are on our way to Mildura at the moment for a show tonight then onto Bendigo and Ballarat. There are a few sore heads getting around today  as we had a few drinks last night for somebody's birthday.

As you can imagine we have been doing a lot of traveling in our 12 seater van  which has been pretty funny at times.  If a trip is meant to take 3 hours it  seems to end up taking us 6 hours, for some reason and we just cant work it out! We think maybe our tour manager keeps getting his stiletto stuck under the accelerator!

It has been really nice getting back out and playing some reigonal 

shows again as we haven't done any for some time. They are amongst my favourite shows to play as there is always a really good feeling to them.

 

Well until next time, and hopefully it wont be this long between drinks!

 

See you out there somewhere.

Cheers,

Chris!

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Angelina Ballerina

 
We have this new rule on the tourbus that we will pull over to get our photos taken with anything big, as is an awesome Aussie tradition.

Hey, cover art for the next disk, perhaps?
 
Posted by Angelina Ballerina on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:18 PM
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*nellie*
La Blue-Eyes

 
Can't wait 'til you come back to LA Chris!
 
Posted by *nellie* on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:19 PM
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EnglanE [OFFICIAL MYSPACE]

 
Aww, Chris! How lovely to hear from you! *LOL* @ "We think maybe our tour manager keeps getting his stiletto stuck under the accelerator!"

By the way, I still feel really bad and guilty for asking you what your favourite shape is, outside the Brixton Academy, London... Ben egged me on to do it though, dammit! I'm so sorry if you felt uncomfortable or were offended, or anything like that!

*HUGS*

I'm looking forward to the next UK Silverchair tour already!! =D Take care!

xxxx EnglanE.
 
Posted by EnglanE [OFFICIAL MYSPACE] on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:19 PM
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Brett Bretterson
Brett Friedman

 
Fruitasaurus? I must see this...
 
Posted by Brett Bretterson on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:20 PM
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The Baron {Beth}

 
See you at Hobart in about, oh, two weeks?
Thanks for cheering me up when I'm down.
Bethany
 
Posted by The Baron {Beth} on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:21 PM
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AshleyLauren

 
i will see u in san diego and i will buy all your drinks. do it to it joannou.
yours truely
ash~
 
Posted by AshleyLauren on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:22 PM
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angry_veggie

 
To we get to see these pics? Thanks for blogging Chris.
 
Posted by angry_veggie on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:23 PM
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Dawn
Dawn Robinson

 
Well I hope you had one for me cus its my birthday tomorrow! Would love to be at your concert but that will be physically impossible. So I'll keep checking back to see when you're in my neighborhood. Until then safe driving no matter how long it takes!
cheers
Dawn
 
Posted by Dawn on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:24 PM
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¤ Vex Vayne ¤

 
glad to hear the tour is going well! i love that all of you are taking pictures next to the big things. lol. i bet they are pretty sweet! when i go to australia one day, as is my goal, i will have to see what it is you are talking about. big fruitasaurus just sounds funny!
 
Posted by ¤ Vex Vayne ¤ on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:29 PM
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Quinlan
Bret Quinlan

 
hey guys.

whilst in mildura dont forget to checkout big lizze, the big tractor and the big orange.

but they don't really have much on the big murry cod in swan hill. It's so worth 1/2 hour drive outta your way to benidgo!

cheers...all the best for the show tonight.
 
Posted by Quinlan on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:30 PM
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*bella*
bella richards

 
hey its bella here, my friend and i were drinking with you guys back at our motel wednesday night in albury. had an awsome time, very very smashed. please tell ben i'm so sorry for leaving him high and dry, he should know what thats about. i'll be in maitland for a week from oct 26th if he wants to catch up.and tell cogsy i want the safari hat, ha ha.
 
Posted by *bella* on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:31 PM
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Majer

 
Sounds like you guys are having an amazing time. :-) I really hope that you are making your way to Denmark one day in the near future. My dream is to see you live - but there were no gigs during the months I spent in Australia a few years back. But someday :-)

Take care!

Majer
 
Posted by Majer on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:36 PM
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♠♠Amber♠♠

 
CHEERS!!!
 
Posted by ♠♠Amber♠♠ on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:36 PM
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pavlovvisuals

 
i'm just waiting for san francisco, its going to rule!
 
Posted by pavlovvisuals on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:37 PM
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mella. ميلا

 
have fun guys, hope to see you guys in germany one time!

<3 mely
 
Posted by mella. ميلا on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:39 PM
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Loren

 
Hey, Coffs Harbour show was awesome! you guys were incredible, loved every minute.
The rain only made it more exciting haha after getting out of the crowded sweatfest i like to call the 3rd row, a rain dance was all too refreshing.
Loved re-living the originals. Keep it up boys x
 
Posted by Loren on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:40 PM
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Kelli Laine. A Memorial
Killed by A Drunk Driver

 
right on.

thanks so much for keeping us updated
& supporting kelli's page!

much love & gratitude
pam, kelli's mom
 
Posted by Kelli Laine. A Memorial on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:41 PM
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Big Red

 
Your a good man chris
hope u get some waves too
keep those sweet riffs a comin'
 
Posted by Big Red on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:42 PM
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Sandy Pole Catz Australia
Sandy McKee

 
If you were one of my mates I'd be sayin "show us your big bannana photo" ... but your a myspace friend so that's prob a bit tacky - so I'll just ask you to put the BIG pics up when you get a chance... :)

love your work!
 
Posted by Sandy Pole Catz Australia on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:42 PM
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Mike Racanelli [ OLD PAGE ]

 
If you ever get back through Kansas City, Missouri in the states at some point...the art museum there has giant shuttlecocks.

badminton anyone?
 
Posted by Mike Racanelli [ OLD PAGE ] on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:43 PM
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Scottisheyes
Tricia Ballard

 
Its a good sign if things go good in they beginning of the tour....I will miss the San Fran show...(did not get tix..sold out) but I will read your blogs..xoxox love ya all
 
Posted by Scottisheyes on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:44 PM
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Darryl_D_Danger
Darryl Edwards

 
We love you guys and can't wait to see you on wednesday. Say hi to Owen Orford for me....
 
Posted by Darryl_D_Danger on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:45 PM
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Becca =]
Bec Deanshaw

 
YOU GUYS WERE GREAT IN WODONGA!
happy bday to shaun haha :P
 
Posted by Becca =] on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:46 PM
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Lauren

 
wow so i went to australia for 3 weeks this last summer (your winter) and it was amazing

i went to coffs harbour and saw the big banana haha
 
Posted by Lauren on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:46 PM
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Razel Summers

 
heheheh saw you in MTL this year lol its was beautiful! I was front row almost line 2 ...heheh
YOu are one talented individual keep up the hard work.
always much thanks
miss you love
love that song
:D
keep it real
peace
love Rach
 
Posted by Razel Summers on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:47 PM
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The Black Stars

 
What's this 12 seater bus business!I thought you guys'd be on a BIG bus! Best you have a chat to the tour manager!

Chris
The Black Stars
 
Posted by The Black Stars on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:48 PM
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The Sea of Truth

 
Good Stuff Chris - Can't wait to see you in Bendigo and Ballarat!
 
Posted by The Sea of Truth on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:49 PM
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tyler
tyler baker

 
thats awesome. its my birthday today. did you have a couple of drinks for me? im the big 2 8 today. :(
 
Posted by tyler on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:49 PM
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Kelly Cupcake

 
See you in CAlifornia!!!! Only 2 more months....it feels like it's taking forever!

I have this stuffed toy by an artist named Alex Pardee...he is a bunny with no arms, and his name is Bunnywith....anyway i used to take bunnywith photos....bunny with salt shaker, bunny with fire hydrant...etc etc. haha not quite the same as your photos but funny just the same.

See you sooN!
 
Posted by Kelly Cupcake on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:51 PM
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Jemell
Jemell Sault

 
You're a legend Chris.... keep on rockin and see ya back in newy!
 
Posted by Jemell on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:51 PM
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Terry Skywalker
Terry Wildt

 
What the bejeebers is a big fruitasaurus? lol...

I wanna see these pics.
 
Posted by Terry Skywalker on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:51 PM
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Natalie

 
hahaha, you guys are awesome. I love the picture thing, you should post some of them!!! I'm glad you're having fun on the tour! Maybe you should drive the bus Chris, lol, we would need a picture of that too!

~Natalie
 
Posted by Natalie on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 7:52 PM
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Maria & the 'Chair Boys

 
Chris, Ive seen all of the 'Big's' except for the Fruitasaurus. Where the hell is this one?Will have to go see it.
By the way you all rocked in Sydney - hoping to see you at Newie aswell.Keep having fun!
 
Posted by Maria & the 'Chair Boys on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 1:22 AM
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SuperCatch

 
Chris my love :c) Missed you in Atlanta - hope to catch you guys again soon!
 
Posted by SuperCatch on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 1:23 AM
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Jo

 
Love ya, Chris. I remember you walking on stage in December '97 and the feeling was just so...ARGH can't think of the word to describe it. Then I didn't get to meet you guys, but I did talk to someone you worked with who gave me and a mate (who has turned into the biggest bitch ever and am no longer friends with) a photo of the three of you. We asked her if we could meet you, but she said you'd just left. (DO I SOUND A BIT FUCKED? SORRY, HAVE BEEN DRINKING GOON.)
I pretended to be your cousin, Chris, in 1999 when you were staying at a certain hotel in Melbourne. The dude working there nearly shit himself when he realised you were from Silverchair. Saw your Tarago out the front.
One day I'm going to write you an essay on my obsession with Silverchair. My mate (who I'm no longer mates with) threw a bra on stage in '97 and Daniel put it on! We felt pretty fucking proud of ourselves. Oh shit, those days are so long gone. :-( Jesus, 10 years ago. Most of that spent in psych wards. Sorry, am ranting.
Take care.
 
Posted by Jo on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 2:41 AM
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JulieArt

 
@ Chris: Did one of your roadies gave you a small see-through contaner of liquorice (drop in Dutch) the day after the show in Amsterdam, august the 21st? Or did they eat it them selves? Haha
Anyways, I hope you got it and liked it! Rock on and thank you for being my light in some dark days!

Julie
(the one who screamed at you at the concert that she had a present for you after the show)
 
Posted by JulieArt on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 2:54 AM
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Nick Egan
Nick Egan

 
Yo
im nick
i won free tickets in the local paper to ya bendigo show
cant wait
should go off!
 
Posted by Nick Egan on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 2:57 AM
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Pam
Pamela Wakeman

 
I give 2 more kudos....:-)
 
Posted by Pam on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 3:06 AM
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Pam
Pamela Wakeman

 
Hey Chris

My boyfriend (Chris) and I saw you guys at Newcastle, it was fantastic! We should hopefully be there for the last show in Newcastle.
My boss actually had backstage tickets and didn't tell me about it... He has known Daniel for a while he said. He came into work bragging to me about it the next day, lol.

Anyways, keep up the great work and we will hopefully see you back in Newcastle for the last show.

Pam x
 
Posted by Pam on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 3:07 AM
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paul

 
Hey just wanted to say thanks again for coming to detroit i still think about that show every week. I hope you come back to the U.S. soon we love you guys. Hope you guys are safe and have fun on this tour. If you want to get your picture taken by something big you should go to niagra falls. Then you could play in Michigan again. Anyway, I hope you read this and thanks again for your music it helps me through the day when nothing else can sometimes. Cheers! Paul
 
Posted by paul on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 3:09 AM
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♥LeiSa♥

 
yay!

Keep 'em coming Lumberjack... I mean Chris!!!!

Rock out in the Rat tonight!!!

:)
 
Posted by ♥LeiSa♥ on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 9:48 AM
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*~jacinda~* tired sunrise

 
YOU GUYS NEED TO POST THOSE PICS!!!
 
Posted by *~jacinda~* tired sunrise on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 11:16 PM
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EverSun

 
Hello Chris,

How are you mate since the day I saw you in Paris on August 23 ? I hope you are ok and that you're enjoying your tour in your own country! I must say a Big Thanks to Ben and you for taking pics with us and for spending few minutes to speak. That was so nice even if it was short! I hope to speak more the next time. ;-) Do you know when you will come back to France to replace the last show cancelled ? I hope real soon. Take care Man and keep it real

Peace, Respect, Empathy

Yann/EverSun
 
Posted by EverSun on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 11:51 PM
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♥PAINT PASTEL PRINCESS♥

 
Thank you so much for playing In Ballarat.I have been to all your Melbourne shows but this was my favourite!Very intimate and great atmosphere.
Please come back again : (
By the way I love your blogs.
Mwahs
Sheree
 
Posted by ♥PAINT PASTEL PRINCESS♥ on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 8:07 AM
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Angelina Rose

 
I can't wait to see you in San Fransisco- November 18th, Chris Joannou!!
 
Posted by Angelina Rose on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 1:35 AM
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April..... Just a Dreamer*

 
Im so excited, you guys are coming here to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in December, and I am counting down the days until its here. Me and my sis bought our tickets as soon as they went on sale. And guess what there is a HUGE FROG at Senor Frogs here at the beach since your taking pics with giant stuff!!!. So i need to take you guys to Senor Frogs!!! WOOOOO HOOOOO I love you guys!! Cant wait to see ya!! <3
 
Posted by April..... Just a Dreamer* on Friday, October 26, 2007 - 10:16 AM
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