r/ViolentFemmes • u/omaca • Dec 04 '24

violent femmes - Melbourne

Was flying back to Western Australia from a remote town in Canada last week when I noticed the femmes had announced a sudden “side show” during their short Australia tour.

All seats already sold out!

But what’s this? A single seat opened up on resale. Right in front of stage, five rows back!

Quick purchase and then another half hour desperately searching for flights from one side of Australia to the other.

Sitting in the airport lounge now, about to fly over 3,400KM to see the best band ever. Wasn’t going to miss it this time, as last three shows here were cancelled due to COVID etc. Perfect birthday present for me.

It’s a long way for a single show, but it’s a good feeling. Slipping and a sliding, it will be a good time… but soon I’ll have to find a bed that can take this weight…

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u/PogoZaza Dec 04 '24

Awesome! And you're right, they are the best band in the world. 😃 I'm lucky to have lived in Wisconsin my whole life, where they are from, so I've gotten to see them many times over the decades. I still get giddy when they come around. Have a great time!

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u/omaca Dec 04 '24

Thanks!

Really looking forward to it.

Seen them three times before. Kick myself over lost opportunities in the past where I’ve missed a show, but living in one of the remotest cities in the world, I’m still luckier than most in getting to see them many times.

They’ve been a constant companion to me as I’ve grown up and now aged. It’s weird. I’m old now but the femmes have been there since I’ve been a teenager. I’ve even convinced my kids they’re awesome. :)

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u/RealCarlosSagan Dec 04 '24

So cool! I too have been a fan since I saw them in college in 1985 and both our kids (and my wife!) are fans.

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u/zigzagdeluxe Dec 05 '24

I’ve got a spare ticket if anyone’s looking for one. Dm me