Hello and welcome to my first ever Fosset and Badger Australian blog, enjoy!

Well here we are, Melbourne, in march and its still 36 degrees!  We have been busy preparing for the gig on the 18th at the Reef Cafe, the material is Badger's and we will be playing and jamming with a friend, Ben, on bass.

The lounge is currently in that state of confusion again, with gear spread over the couch in what we a calling 'the practice room' - reminds me of lots of dodgy home recording sessions in cold wellington flats, except that I'm warmer now - obviously.

Plans and developments in the album release are going well, we are currently shopping for a bigger distribution deal to get it to the masses, Gallery Records is also in the planning stages of a mini festival, held at a bar,  incorperating artist stalls and live bands and are keen to hear from Melbourne artists and bands if they are keen to be a part of it for around a April/May date.

The aim is to showcase national/international bands whilst supporting the local arts scene as well, all in some of Melbourne's classic pubs.  Also this week, big ups and respect to 'The Stabs' off on thier own American tour and supportin' the legendary Mud Honey - well done.

On an enviromental note:

I heard recently about nz supporting Terninator seed technology.  For interest,

Did you know that over 1.4 billion people around the world depend on saved seed for food? Seeds from each year's crop are saved for planting the following season.

This age old practice of saving seed is under threat right now from US seed and chemical corporations and a tiny number of countries - including New Zealand. They want to introduce a selfish and short-sighted new technology that is a veritable ticking time-bomb.

'Terminator' technology is an extreme for of genetically engineered seed that produces sterile offspring. It is specifically designed to stop farmers saving seed and so must buy new seed each season. This directly threatens the livelihood of the communities who rely on saved seed for food.

Over 120 countries and the world's biggest aid and environmental organisations are calling for the current de-facto moratorium on 'terminator technology' to stay in place.

At present New Zealand is one of only four countries pushing for this ban to be overturned.

Now is the time for action. The issue will be debated at the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity meeting in Brazil later this month.

Aroha!

The Fosset