Milanos - Farewell Show - 19th May 2009

[Addy]

Post your reviews here for the farewell gig.

[Kim - momof2es]

Please do.. I have seen so many fantastic pictures and heard some great things.. I would love to see it all in one place.. It looks like it was a superb evening. :)

[mands:)]

I'm here!! So now that the boys have finally taken off (yes the Melb fog has been annoying ALL day) I think it's time for some reminiscing.



Wow…what...a...fucking...night. Everything I could have hoped for and more all rolled into 6 hours of JK love...(got there ar 7...left at 1...it wasn't just some abnormally and insanely long show lol)


Milano’s was a great place to hold the farewell. It was really intimate with tables near the stage and extra space around the bar to mingle. The place was covered with candles - little ones on every table and dozens surrounding the boys on stage. Just beautiful. I wish I got a photo...I'm hoping someone might have



It was great to see everyone all dressed up and relaxed, ready to have a good time. Dinner was delicious…there was so much food! We were all struggling to finish. So after a few drinks and lots of photos the real fun began.


The night started with a comedy act. At first I think a lot of us were wondering what the hell was going on, but soon enough we had tears running down our faces from laughing so hard. I feel so bad because I can’t remember their names but they were HILARIOUS. It was so nice to see Dale, Tommy and Toby’s mums on stage, even if their seemingly innocent answers to questions were twisted into anything and everything related to sex (Toby the vibrating golden boy that sits in every females top drawer and T-Hommy’s herpes were definite favourites).



But we were all there to say farewell to JK and they absolutely smashed it. The set list was unbelievable. There was so much variety, old and new songs and covers. I was fascinated by the intricacy of the songs when played in such an environment. Taking away all the distortion and massive amps makes you realise just how gorgeous and layered JK’s music really is.



There were some great surprises thrown in too.:


Smoking Gun - I nearly DIED! I couldn't scramble to start videoing it quick enough. Absolutely phenomenal and and beautifully dedicated to Addy...so deserving :wub:



Long Way - I don’t know what to say…this was my first ever JK (well they were Tarko then) song and the only other time I’d ever heard it live was the very first night I met the boys…so to hear it again at the farewell…everything just seemed to come full circle…and NO I didn’t cry…despite everyone at my table panicking that I would haha.


Pea - enter the cuteness of Tommy…I had a look around and everyone had the goofiest grins on their faces watching him. Only he could make singing about red neck dicks SO funny



Bring Me Down - I think I died and went to heaven. Toby + Simon + one of my favourite songs that’s never played live = breathtaking.

Gimme Some Love - what can I say?? Dale is a legend!



So it's an emotional time for everyone watching 5 of the greatest guys take off to live their dreams. All I can say is I was so happy to witness so much of the album tour but speechless when it comes to describing how lucky I feel to have been a part of the farewell. It was such a special night. So many awesome friends. So much brilliant music. So much love in the room.

[mands:)]

As usual...the rest are on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=82237&id=645512832





Bongo-ing it up

[Katiekins]

You said it all and you said it well Mands! Was a beautiful show not to be missed! Unfortunately as I wasn't there for the dinner and wasn't lucky like Nikki to get a window sill spot I was stuck at the back next to 3 rowdy boys who wouldn't shut up and pics weren't turning out :(

Was lovely to meet some of you as well, you were all looking spiffy as! :blush:

[mands:)]

You said it all and you said it well Mands! Was a beautiful show not to be missed! Unfortunately as I wasn't there for the dinner and wasn't lucky like Nikki to get a window sill spot I was stuck at the back next to 3 rowdy boys who wouldn't shut up and pics weren't turning out :(

Was lovely to meet some of you as well, you were all looking spiffy as! :blush:

Katie you are gorgeous. Cheap flights for everyone! :gigg: Love your display pic

[NatP]

Sounds like a beautiful night. Thanks for all the juicy details.
x

[Danababy]

*cough cough* I think you forgot something Mands! haha

[mands:)]

...I got to meet Dana and Donna!! hazzah!

[Danababy]

yay! haha

[DeniseTT]

Well said Mands.... love your review & Pics

[DeniseTT]

Photos will be back.

[DeniseTT]

And just because I could...


Photo will be back

[Katiekins]

How beautiful are his eyelashes Denise! :wub: Good work on the photos!

[Diva]

Oh what a lovely night it looks like it was. Candles look gorgeous. How nice to have an intimate gathering and dressing up to boot! Way to send the boys off !

[Fee]

Excellent photos :) and Mands well said it really was an awesome night.

I really can't put into words what the night was like. It was truly a beautiful send off for us and for the guys.

I wasn't able to hold the tears but they only escaped once during Long Way.

I think I sat there the entire night with a grin from ear to ear it really was a special night and to see so many friends together in the one room was fanastic. At one point I grabbed my phone and scrolled through my JK friends to see who wasn't here. I knew Shaz was getting an army of calls so I gave Nat a call during sleep talker (i think). I just wanted everyone to be there with us.

The set list

December
Scars
Smoking Gun (an old old song of the boys)
Innocence
Closer we get (this didn't get played)
Long Train
Then She Said
Fire Sign
Long Way
With or without you

Break

My Baby
Sleep Talker
Pea (Tommy)
On Fire
Bring Down (Toby and Simon)
Simon's Song - Give it to me
Save Me
Gimme Some love (Dale)
Free Falling
Throw it away
If only

here is a link to my facebook photos until I get a chance to get them into photobucket.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2540705&id=614751778#/album.php?aid=108886&id=614751778[/QUOTE]

Thank you again Guys I don't think I can say enough how much fun, laughs and happiness I've had since coming to see you perform and from the beautiful JK fans. :wub:

[Nikki]

I originally posted this in the Chat thread that was started the other night, so here goes again!!


Wow Fee, that is alot of songs, last night I didn't realise it was that many. Twenty songs..awesome!

I am not good at reviews at all. I would just like to say...

It was great to FINALLY meet you Dana (after 18 long months) Great to meet Meg, Katie and Andrea too. And to see you too Donna after a year! I had no idea any of you were coming down.

It was a wonderful and beautiful night. I didn't want it to end, but I am sure that everyone was more than happy with the two and half hours we had them playing for.

Tommy, Toby and Dales mum's were gorgeous.

The brotherley love Simon and Toby showed on stage.

We forgot to mention the Tommy and the "herpes" thing. :gigg: He doesn't really. A Random thing the MC, Brad said when "Scars" was mentioned. But it stuck with poor Tommy all night!

Everyone really got into Thier version of "With or without you", including myself (my Favourite U2 song)

The only thing Toby could find to climb on during TIA was a Table!

[Nikki]

Sorry Katie, If I looked blank when you said Hi to me. As I had only seen one tiny pic of you ages ago and I didn't recognise you. (I love your Avi pic)

[Paris]

Well said Mands, Fee and Nikki. Nikki!!! I don't think I saw you that night to say hi?? I'm so sorry hun.

I can't say more that has already been said and just like the girls, it's hard to put into words how perfect the night was.

My tears started at the beginning and lasted a few songs. It was a massive relief for me which I'm sure I've said before that I can't shed tears so to hit me like that was a big deal...those boys made me cry...that's how good they are.

The atmosphere was amazing, everyone was dressed up and looking so glamourous...I think we all rocked! hehe.

Unfortunately I came in late for the second set and missed My Baby (Pete and I were having a chat with Pa Rand and before we knew it, we were the only one's outside. lol) but made it in time to hear Toby finish talking and then Sleeptalker start which is my favourite song from the album...that brought on watery eyes but I had done my crying at the beginning that I was so relaxed, I spent the rest of the night enjoying the music...on the window sill. lol.

The standing ovation was the perfect end to an amazing show...it gave me goosebumps.

At the beginning of the night, Tommy was sweet to introduce me to his mum. We've had many chats in the past about her and the love the 2 have for each other is adorable.

It was great to catch up with family and friends of the boys and, again, the highlight of the night is always being able to catch up with all of you girls...and boys.

Dana, I was so excited to see you...knowing how difficult it would've been to fly over and you did it. You are so gorgeous and I'm glad you were there to share the night with us.

Donna and the Sydney crew...lol...you girls are awesome...always a joy catching up with you in different states. (time to save up for the next tour. heehee)

Danny it was so great seeing you as well. I figured you wouldn't miss the night. hehe.

Adelle, it's always a bit difficult to catch you for a chat but I'm glad that I did on the night. I miss the catch ups we have and the chats so I think my night was made complete because I got to talk to you...and if anyone appreciates and deserves what you have, it's you. :)

The Melbourne road trippers...always a good laugh...you girls looked beautiful all dressed up. You are all so wonderful.

Denise, you're daughter is beautiful...I loved her hair and she loved mine...haha. And Mands I love your hair straight, you all looked so pretty.

And to the hubby:wub:...absolutely amazing for supporting me and comforting me when I was emotional...there were no smart arse remarks from him and he didn't think I was an idiot...he called me over to sit with him and he made sure I was ok knowing that my emotions were a big deal and I love him for understanding. I also love him for yelling out at Tommy to get a pic with me and then going around making sure I had a pic with each of the boys...lol...too funny as he wanted me to have pics with them and he didn't give up. Haha.

I got to say my goodbyes and I feel like I have closure from this night. I woke up the next day, not feeling the usual PGD or sadness but so calm and so so happy from a wonderful night and I feel everything is in it's place so no tears from me. I have great memories of the last 2 and a half years, great friendships formed and fun times that all have a place in my heart. I know they'll be back and I'm probably sounding really pathetic but I'm just glad how the night ended.

Only thing missing are the friends that couldn't be there that night...Shaz, Nita, Gemma and anyone else that couldn't make it :( but we all thought of you girls and you were definitely there in spirit.

Sorry if I missed anyone...I'm still getting over the flu and my mind's not here today.

Oh and losing my voice half way through the night was the funniest thing...never lost my voice before yet I still continued talking all night. lol.

Now bring on the next ST Big Night Out!!! It's not over....

[Brooka]

i felt like i was there sorta for some reason, i couldnt make it cause i wasnt shore if i was working which by suprise i didnt, man it can be so hard to go to places that i want to go to but cant cause i live to fare away.

i do have a gut feeling ill be seeing more of JK later on in the future.

[bec_thompson]

great reviews everyone - i dont think there is much left for me to say about the night, except it was a fantastic way to farewell the guys, i had so much fun catching up with everyone & everyone looked so nice all dressed up.

the setlist was fantastic, longway & firesign - 2 of my favs !!

i have put my pics up on facebook, feel free to have a look

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=113479&id=681195554

[Katiekins]

Sorry Katie, If I looked blank when you said Hi to me. As I had only seen one tiny pic of you ages ago and I didn't recognise you. (I love your Avi pic)

:gigg: I was thinking to myself ''If this isn't Nikki then I'm going to make a complete ass out of myself''

Gotta love Todd's faces he pulls in pic, a friend of mine went to school with Todd and has been friends with him for over 15 years and couldn't make it on the night so the pic was for him

[Nikki]

:gigg: I was thinking to myself ''If this isn't Nikki then I'm going to make a complete ass out of myself''

Gotta love Todd's faces he pulls in pic, a friend of mine went to school with Todd and has been friends with him for over 15 years and couldn't make it on the night so the pic was for him

For some reason I thought you were older than you are, don't know why.
My friend wanted a pic with Todd at the Hi Fi, I said "no funny faces now!" He tried to, but I waved my finger at him, like a Mum!

[Nikki]

Paris, that was beautifully said. I saw you outside talking to Pa Rand, I had a quick smoke with Stav and Anna (and another cousin who's name I can never remember)

[Danababy]

Aww thanks Paris...was such a quick decision...I decided Monday morning I was going lol

I agree about having some closure. I was so upset after Mona Vale...cried driving home etc...1 because I was gonna miss my girls and 2 cuz we didnt really get a proper goodbye, well we did but it just didnt feel right. So I was glad I got pics and goodbyes again Tues night and I haven't shed a tear since If Only Tues nite so I'm doing well hehe

Nikki, Denise and Mands it was great to meet you gals, though I didnt think you knew who I was or something Nikki cuz you seemed a bit stunned or something! Mands sorry I wasn't that chatty, I was meeting another lady for the first time and was chatting to her when you came up, and then the gig started again so was hard to chat. Plus, like you said, I was a tad sleepy from my drugs I took to get on the flight haha!

I was in Melb for exactly 12 hours lol...1 hectic trip!

the boys were awesome, Toby now remembers my name which I'm excited about haha! I told Jay I didnt think he liked me cuz I didnt get good hugs off him and he was very upset I'd said that, lol, and proceeded to give me a massive hug. Dale gave me a crazy all over me hug which was funny as!

[sladey from moe]

I was there there to honour a friend, BIZO! Best of luck guys you r awsome and look forward to seeing you on the big stage! sladey from moe!

[DeniseTT]

Aww thanks Paris...was such a quick decision...I decided Monday morning I was going lol

I agree about having some closure. I was so upset after Mona Vale...cried driving home etc...1 because I was gonna miss my girls and 2 cuz we didnt really get a proper goodbye, well we did but it just didnt feel right. So I was glad I got pics and goodbyes again Tues night and I haven't shed a tear since If Only Tues nite so I'm doing well hehe

Nikki, Denise and Mands it was great to meet you gals, though I didnt think you knew who I was or something Nikki cuz you seemed a bit stunned or something! Mands sorry I wasn't that chatty, I was meeting another lady for the first time and was chatting to her when you came up, and then the gig started again so was hard to chat. Plus, like you said, I was a tad sleepy from my drugs I took to get on the flight haha!

I was in Melb for exactly 12 hours lol...1 hectic trip!

the boys were awesome, Toby now remembers my name which I'm excited about haha! I told Jay I didnt think he liked me cuz I didnt get good hugs off him and he was very upset I'd said that, lol, and proceeded to give me a massive hug. Dale gave me a crazy all over me hug which was funny as!

was nice to finally meet you Dana...

I heard Jay saying you upset him & he didn't want to hear you talk like that again..but had no idea what you 2 were on about...Now I know :)
Jay was so chatty that night, was so nice to see him relax with everyone...

[DeniseTT]

Denise, you're daughter is beautiful...I loved her hair and she loved mine...haha. .

Thank you :)
She is a sweetie..
She did love your hair , she kept telling me...lol

[Nikki]

Aww thanks Paris...was such a quick decision...I decided Monday morning I was going lol

I agree about having some closure. I was so upset after Mona Vale...cried driving home etc...1 because I was gonna miss my girls and 2 cuz we didnt really get a proper goodbye, well we did but it just didnt feel right. So I was glad I got pics and goodbyes again Tues night and I haven't shed a tear since If Only Tues nite so I'm doing well hehe

Nikki, Denise and Mands it was great to meet you gals, though I didnt think you knew who I was or something Nikki cuz you seemed a bit stunned or something! Mands sorry I wasn't that chatty, I was meeting another lady for the first time and was chatting to her when you came up, and then the gig started again so was hard to chat. Plus, like you said, I was a tad sleepy from my drugs I took to get on the flight haha!

I was in Melb for exactly 12 hours lol...1 hectic trip!

the boys were awesome, Toby now remembers my name which I'm excited about haha! I told Jay I didnt think he liked me cuz I didnt get good hugs off him and he was very upset I'd said that, lol, and proceeded to give me a massive hug. Dale gave me a crazy all over me hug which was funny as!

LOL, sorry Dana. I'm sure that Katie thought the same thing! "Stunned or Something"..lol.( I have been told for the past 20 years "Smile, lifes not that bad"...sadly that's just the face I am stuck with..hehe) I Knew who you were when you came upto me, but I guess that I was not expecting you (I saw Donna sitting at the table from afar, and having met Donna a year ago!) I was shocked to see you and probably speechless for a few seconds! But after 18 long months, you were the only Aust st teamer who has been here longer than me, that I had yet to meet. So it was fantastic to Finally meet you Dana :wub:

[Nikki]

Paris, that was beautifully said. I saw you outside talking to Pa Rand, I had a quick smoke with Stav and Anna (and another cousin who's name I can never remember)

By the Way Paris, I LOVE your Red hair!

[Addy]

I'm sorry I'm so late coming in with any sort of review, to be honest I've been a bit too emotional and revisiting the night will set me off again but here goes.

My day started off very sweetly as I was privileged to get to the venue early to help set up so I had the honour of catching soundcheck. It was very difficult to stay focused on task while the boys crooned in the background and granted I found myself riveted to the floor in front of stage several times, in awe of how beautiful all the songs sounded acoustically. Such gifted men sitting there in their casuals, a complete contrast to the sweet music emanating from them. Work really wasn't accomplished until they left and Amanda, Kat and I set up the candlelit stage in preparation for the magical night ahead. I've had so much fun with those two beautiful girls the past months...such special ladies and I love them very much.
We buzzed around getting ready ourselves at the venue, scoffing down Jack and dry and a plateful of wedges to stave of the hunger pains nagging at our gut all day lol.

So on with the evening, everyone dressed in their finest and looking so hot and dandy. So many of you to say hello to, I'm sorry if I missed some...my biggest distraction in the world was onstage and I keep one eye and ear on them while trying to communicate outwardly :)
You NSW gals, I've gotten to know you a little more since attending the Canberra/Sydney gigs. It was lovely to see you all there again. Dana I feel very lucky to have met you, albeit fleetingly. You are exactly how I imagined...no different to the bubbly, funny Dana online...and that's a good thing btw ;)
Mands you always glow when I see you, such a warm heart and Bec you're the sweetest girl! Fee, Denise you looked hot...you all did! How good did Danny scrub up? hehe. Paris you are a stunner, you look more and more refined and pretty everytime I see you. Was nice to chat, we don't do it often enough.

It was heartwarming to get hugs off all of you, to see you all there, your hearts open and happy, yet tender and vulnerable to the beautiful array of music we were feeling. So many swollen hearts that night.....a privilege to be in the same room as you all and sharing in those precious, poignant moments. I wish with all my heart we could have all been there....those of you missing, Shaz, Nita, Gemma, etc etc etc....you weren't missing....you were there in that room with us....you know it, but I'm so sorry you couldn't feel what we were feeling.....another tear for that.

One of the highlights of my night?? Sitting with my beautiful Don and watching our boys. Just like the start, honey...in Sydney two years ago. We were moshing it then but we were together....fitting that we were together again at the closure of
this JK journey....and I stress "this JK journey" because I know there will be more. I love you, darl. That was very special for me. xx

I can only recall snippets of JK's performance. I think I went into a dreamlike haze once they started. Ahhh so beautiful to hear it all acoustically. Some old favourites took me back to the start of my journey. When Toby dedicated "this next song" to me I expected Sleeptalker or On Fire to float out....my stomach flipped when I heard the intro for Smoking Gun. I have heard it since; but my clearest memory of hearing SG was at Docklands 2007....the first time Toby ever came up to me from stage and sat down with me to sing it. He made me feel so very special that day and so to have that song given to me on the evening was a completion of a cycle and a beautiful gift; a confirmation that Toby remembered....and yes the tears flowed readily...wasn't the first time either hehe.

Bring Me Down had me going too. I think because of the history associated with it...the onset of the ride and the beautiful delivery of it by two brothers with the most beautiful harmonies....you should have been up there, Tim. I would have loved that!

Long Way, Firesign, Then She Said....all did my heart in....I was gonna be so strong and not shed a tear....impossible....impossible not to even now.

With Or Without you reminded me of when Toby was in RSSN...I remember seeing a vid recorded after he finished the show and I was stunned with the range of his vocals....no less so this night. He was beautiful. The whole night was one of synchronicity, reminiscence, reality, anticipation and love....so much love...thank you, Toby, thank you all you beautiful JK men. Love you so much! xxxx

The camerarderie, the ambience, the sweet melodies, the standing ovation, the hugs, laughter, tears and farewells all precious pages in our history books. I'll treasure them and soon they won't hurt so much when I look back upon them...God willing.

[Paris]

Paris, that was beautifully said. I saw you outside talking to Pa Rand, I had a quick smoke with Stav and Anna (and another cousin who's name I can never remember)

Thanks Nikki...I'm not good at reviews but this came out so easily for me...and I think this is the best and most meaningful thread...you can tell it's all straight from the heart and it's beautiful. That was either Pam or Ange you were with Nikki. Yeah Pete and I always get into chats with David. He amazes me everytime I talk to him with the stories he shares with us.

Aww thanks Paris...was such a quick decision...I decided Monday morning I was going lol

Dale gave me a crazy all over me hug which was funny as!

It was the best decision you made :wub:

Gotta love Dale's orgasm hugs. lol.

Thank you :)
She is a sweetie..
She did love your hair , she kept telling me...lol

By the Way Paris, I LOVE your Red hair!

Thanks girls.

lol Denise...she kept telling me as well...and I kept telling her that I loved hers. Haha.



Beautifully said Adelle...reading it brought the memories of the night back to me. I agree with so much you've said especially with Bring Me Down. That song brings back memories to the beginning of this journey for me. I played that song over and over during and right after the RSSN concert, getting major PGD the next day and crying after dropping Nadia off at the airport and realising that the best weekend of my life was over and it was back to reality. lol.

And thank you for the compliment...I'm finding that I'm dressing more girly when I go out as I'm becoming more of a tomboy and dag at home. lol. I'm looking forward to more chats in the furture :)

[shark]

Fab reviews; sounds like an incredible night. Love the pictures too! Thanks for sharing girls.

[Danababy]

Awww thanks Adelle... I wish we'd got more time to chat but it was so great to meet you and give you a hug hehe!

Haha Denise it must of sounded funny not knowing what Jay and I were talking about and just hearing him say I'd upset him lol

[Nikki]

Adelle, that was beautiful, it really was! I have missed your reviews and I am so pleased you have given us one for the Farewell! :wub:

Most of you have probably seen Eric's pics from the soundcheck, they are gorgeous!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=717702597&ref=ts#/album.php?aid=115782&id=717702597&ref=mf

[mands:)]

Aww Addy so beautifully said, I'm in tears. I think the standing ovation summed up exactly how much everyone in that room feels about the boys and the amazing impact they've had on everyones lives, small or big. Your gift from Toby was the sweetest thing I've seen in a really long time. Hold it close...and don't wear them in the shower hehe

[DeniseTT]

Visiting this thread whilst being already in an emotional mood was not the best thing to to... Its hard reading through tears....:sob:
I already miss everyone :(

[bec_thompson]

what a beautiful review addy, you nearly made me cry :sob:

[Katiekins]

What a lovely review Adele, you did an amazing job with the candles too!
Pity I didn't get to talk to you as you are an inspirational woman it seems :thumb:

[Fee]

That was beautiful Adelle. A dream like state is exactly what the night felt like. Hubby keeps asking me what the night was like and I just can't find words to describe it other than perfect!! and then he laughs when I well up he is such an arse but I love him.

I forgot to mention that it was great to meet you Katie :) I apologise if I was a little hyper these guys are like a drug for me and after a show I still have all that adrenline bursting through my system :gigg: Its a pity you didn't get to meet Adelle she is truly a beautiful person inside and out but then I have yet to meet any JK ST'er that isn't. We truly are a fun loving family!

LOL Denise I'm the same as you I've been avoiding this thread as it always ends in tears and the kids just don't understand why mummy's being a sook lol but I don't want to not relive this show as it was just PERFECT. Ok enough dribble from me.........

[Nikki]

That was beautiful Adelle. A dream like state is exactly what the night felt like. Hubby keeps asking me what the night was like and I just can't find words to describe it other than perfect!! and then he laughs when I well up he is such an arse but I love him.

I forgot to mention that it was great to meet you Katie :) I apologise if I was a little hyper these guys are like a drug for me and after a show I still have all that adrenline bursting through my system :gigg: Its a pity you didn't get to meet Adelle she is truly a beautiful person inside and out but then I have yet to meet any JK ST'er that isn't. We truly are a fun loving family!

LOL Denise I'm the same as you I've been avoiding this thread as it always ends in tears and the kids just don't understand why mummy's being a sook lol but I don't want to not relive this show as it was just PERFECT. Ok enough dribble from me.........

I introduced Katie to Adelle at the same time I introduced her to everyone else. (think I did) Fee, it's not dribble! I have everyone asking when my next JK gig is. I hate having to answer "I don't know!"
In the meantime, we still have our ST family for support when no one else understands us. :wub:

[Nevada]

I think another JKST Meetup is in order!

[Fee]

I introduced Katie to Adelle at the same time I introduced her to everyone else. (think I did) Fee, it's not dribble! I have everyone asking when my next JK gig is. I hate having to answer "I don't know!"
In the meantime, we still have our ST family for support when no one else understands us. :wub:

fanks Nikki :flirt:

I think another JKST Meetup is in order!

we'll set our JK watches so they are sync and then have a meet up in all states at the same time :-)

[mands:)]

we'll set our JK watches so they are sync and then have a meet up in all states at the same time :-)

Monday 15th June at like 3.30 or 4ish pm...we'll be synced to the show at the Whisky then as well :flirt:

[Paris]

I think another JKST Meetup is in order!

Totally agree hun

[Danababy]

Yes! Lets make it Sydney this time! hehe

[DeniseTT]

I introduced Katie to Adelle at the same time I introduced her to everyone else. (think I did) Fee, it's not dribble! I have everyone asking when my next JK gig is. I hate having to answer "I don't know!"
In the meantime, we still have our ST family for support when no one else understands us. :wub:

I was chatting to my brother online on Saturday night, told him I was going to The Espy..
He asked f I was going to see Juke Kartel
I said "No they have moved to LA:sob:
his response " What & you haven't bought Real Estate over there yet?"

Cheeky bugga....:blush:

But what a fabulous idea.....:whist: "IF ONLY"

[DeniseTT]

Woohoo..my pics from JK's acoustic show @ Milano's made it onto Faster louder :)

http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/gallery/10903/1/SNDreamer/Juke-Kartel.htm

[mands:)]

I was chatting to my brother online on Saturday night, told him I was going to The Espy..
He asked f I was going to see Juke Kartel
I said "No they have moved to LA:sob:
his response " What & you haven't bought Real Estate over there yet?"

Cheeky bugga....:blush:

But what a fabulous idea.....:whist: "IF ONLY"

HAHA! What a brilliant idea! We should all pitch in and buy a house over there (right next door to theirs of course :gigg:) for when we want to visit lol

[Shazza]

I'm sorry I'm so late coming in with any sort of review, to be honest I've been a bit too emotional and revisiting the night will set me off again but here goes.

My day started off very sweetly as I was privileged to get to the venue early to help set up so I had the honour of catching soundcheck. It was very difficult to stay focused on task while the boys crooned in the background and granted I found myself riveted to the floor in front of stage several times, in awe of how beautiful all the songs sounded acoustically. Such gifted men sitting there in their casuals, a complete contrast to the sweet music emanating from them. Work really wasn't accomplished until they left and Amanda, Kat and I set up the candlelit stage in preparation for the magical night ahead. I've had so much fun with those two beautiful girls the past months...such special ladies and I love them very much.
We buzzed around getting ready ourselves at the venue, scoffing down Jack and dry and a plateful of wedges to stave of the hunger pains nagging at our gut all day lol.

So on with the evening, everyone dressed in their finest and looking so hot and dandy. So many of you to say hello to, I'm sorry if I missed some...my biggest distraction in the world was onstage and I keep one eye and ear on them while trying to communicate outwardly :)
You NSW gals, I've gotten to know you a little more since attending the Canberra/Sydney gigs. It was lovely to see you all there again. Dana I feel very lucky to have met you, albeit fleetingly. You are exactly how I imagined...no different to the bubbly, funny Dana online...and that's a good thing btw ;)
Mands you always glow when I see you, such a warm heart and Bec you're the sweetest girl! Fee, Denise you looked hot...you all did! How good did Danny scrub up? hehe. Paris you are a stunner, you look more and more refined and pretty everytime I see you. Was nice to chat, we don't do it often enough.

It was heartwarming to get hugs off all of you, to see you all there, your hearts open and happy, yet tender and vulnerable to the beautiful array of music we were feeling. So many swollen hearts that night.....a privilege to be in the same room as you all and sharing in those precious, poignant moments. I wish with all my heart we could have all been there....those of you missing, Shaz, Nita, Gemma, etc etc etc....you weren't missing....you were there in that room with us....you know it, but I'm so sorry you couldn't feel what we were feeling.....another tear for that.

One of the highlights of my night?? Sitting with my beautiful Don and watching our boys. Just like the start, honey...in Sydney two years ago. We were moshing it then but we were together....fitting that we were together again at the closure of
this JK journey....and I stress "this JK journey" because I know there will be more. I love you, darl. That was very special for me. xx

I can only recall snippets of JK's performance. I think I went into a dreamlike haze once they started. Ahhh so beautiful to hear it all acoustically. Some old favourites took me back to the start of my journey. When Toby dedicated "this next song" to me I expected Sleeptalker or On Fire to float out....my stomach flipped when I heard the intro for Smoking Gun. I have heard it since; but my clearest memory of hearing SG was at Docklands 2007....the first time Toby ever came up to me from stage and sat down with me to sing it. He made me feel so very special that day and so to have that song given to me on the evening was a completion of a cycle and a beautiful gift; a confirmation that Toby remembered....and yes the tears flowed readily...wasn't the first time either hehe.

Bring Me Down had me going too. I think because of the history associated with it...the onset of the ride and the beautiful delivery of it by two brothers with the most beautiful harmonies....you should have been up there, Tim. I would have loved that!

Long Way, Firesign, Then She Said....all did my heart in....I was gonna be so strong and not shed a tear....impossible....impossible not to even now.

With Or Without you reminded me of when Toby was in RSSN...I remember seeing a vid recorded after he finished the show and I was stunned with the range of his vocals....no less so this night. He was beautiful. The whole night was one of synchronicity, reminiscence, reality, anticipation and love....so much love...thank you, Toby, thank you all you beautiful JK men. Love you so much! xxxx

The camerarderie, the ambience, the sweet melodies, the standing ovation, the hugs, laughter, tears and farewells all precious pages in our history books. I'll treasure them and soon they won't hurt so much when I look back upon them...God willing.

Thank you Addy *sniff*

[Nikki]

HAHA! What a brilliant idea! We should all pitch in and buy a house over there (right next door to theirs of course :gigg:) for when we want to visit lol

"If Only" :sob:

[Nikki]

Ok, here is a VERY brief peek. I can't load much bigger than this onto Photobucket and i don't wish to load them onto you tube! So this is for the ST eyes only! (Not sure why, I loaded a 4 min clip from Gunnamatta last year)

[Addy]

[quote=nikkiD;119357]Ok, here is a VERY brief peek. I can't load much bigger than this onto Photobucket and i don't wish to load them onto you tube! So this is for the ST eyes only!


Oh I love it so much!! Love Toby on the bongos....he's so Elvis-like in that black shirt....don't tell Toby I said that... :gigg:

[Stephanie]

Oh Nikki, I LOVE it!! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[Nikki]

I love that Toby is smiling and really enjoying it!!

I have "With or Without you" (Whole song) that I LOVE, but is too big to post on Photobucket! Any Ideas Addy on how I can share it here? I also have the "question" from the crowd about the new version of "Firesign" and the answer from Todd.

Steph, your welcome!

Addy, I was thinking the same thing that night.( I know how much of an Elvis Fan you are and so am I!) When he walked out and I saw the Black shirt, I almost melted, he looked totally and utterley hot!, just quietly, I get Karl into a Black shirt and faded jeans whenever I can :whist:

I had a pretty good spot, considering I didn't have a table/seat front and centre like most! (I was sitting on the window sill, right by Dale)

I am in the process of loading the very start of "Sleep Talker" I LOVE this song and I had to stop the camera so I could enjoy it!!

[Nikki]

Short and sweet! To all the "Sleep Talker" fans.. sorry! I am so in love with this song, I had to stop the camera so I could ENJOY!

[Kim - momof2es]

awesome videos !!! thank you so much for sharing!!!!! :)

[Fee]

:wub: Love it Nikki Love it!!!!!

Thank you for sharing!

[Addy]

I love that Toby is smiling and really enjoying it!!

I have "With or Without you" (Whole song) that I LOVE, but is too big to post on Photobucket! Any Ideas Addy on how I can share it here? I also have the "question" from the crowd about the new version of "Firesign" and the answer from Todd.

Steph, your welcome!

Addy, I was thinking the same thing that night.( I know how much of an Elvis Fan you are and so am I!) When he walked out and I saw the Black shirt, I almost melted, he looked totally and utterley hot!, just quietly, I get Karl into a Black shirt and faded jeans whenever I can :whist:

I had a pretty good spot, considering I didn't have a table/seat front and centre like most! (I was sitting on the window sill, right by Dale)

I am in the process of loading the very start of "Sleep Talker" I LOVE this song and I had to stop the camera so I could enjoy it!!

There is a way, Nikki but I'll have to check with management about full vids ok hun :)

[Danny]

How good did Danny scrub up? hehe.

haha - cheers for the compliment Addy! - Funnily enough I think a certain person thinks I didn't quite finish the job - lol! - Near the end of the night I was trying to say my last few words to Toby (who had no idea I was even gonna be there, & I think he assumed it wasn't quite "goodbye time" yet & that Jacko & I would kick on a while longer - but we had to leave so Jacko could get to work a few short hours later) so during half the time we were chatting, Toby's there rearranging my collar & dusting off my vest, etc, while saying "you're sticking around for a bit though aren't ya?". - lol - my last words to him ended up being, "What are you doing to my clothes Toby? I thought you knew you're really not my type" lol. - Seriously though, since I've been lucky enough to meet Toby & the other boys, & myself being the type of person that thinks it's so important to show respect to others, I'm so proud of how those boys (men) conduct themselves, how they treat other people & also enjoy life to its fullest. It's an honour to have met them.

Addy, thanks for your awesome review & sharing what memories certain songs brought back for you. It's been a pleasure to meet you & since meeting the boys, it's so great to know they have someone like you around. - & I kinda know what you mean about Kat & Amanda who are both great girls & a ton of fun. - JK are lucky to have a great team behind them & it's been awesome to be able to see that team at work.

ST'ers - not only would I have not missed the farewell because of JK themselves & how awesome they've been towards me & others, but I definitely wouldn't have missed sharing that night with all of you, many of who I'm now lucky to consider friends. If I hadn't have met the JK boys at the start of this year, I probably would never have met any of you. - Some of you may recall when I first actually joined the street team, even though I'd already known the band for a couple of months by then, I'd been hesitant to join the ST for a few reasons (mainly because of the behaviour & ineffectiveness of most other street teams out there). But after catching a few posts & threads when I was sussing out whether this was right for me, I thought "there's something about the JKST that's different in a good way". I'm glad I joined. I'm glad my gut feeling was proved right by you all. I'm glad I'm still here & I'm lookin' forward to sticking around & seeing what the future holds. I'd never seen a team (family) like this ever in all the years I spent in the music industry, or in life/society in general for that matter. - Mands clearly remembers one of the main things that initially convinced me that I'd be comfortable as part of the ST was the thread she started in February pouring her heart out about the VIC bushfires. It didn't hit me at the time, but things also kinda came full circle for me at the farewell when I got to sit next to Mands for the night. Thanks for being who you are Mands! & that goes for everyone else here. I've said it a few times in the last couple of weeks, but although the gig last week was labelled a "farewell", in my eyes the journey's only just begun!

I've been slack on here lately because I've been busy planning the next steps for me & what next direction I'll take in life, but I felt the need to at least take time to reply to this thread. - I'll get back with some reviews & pics at some stage (yes Kim, I know I keep saying that! lol!) but it seems like everyone else has done a great job of that anyway.

In regard to the show though, Addy summed it up brilliantly in her final paragraph for her review. (I haven't worked out how to multi-quote yet so just go back & look at Addy's post!).

For me the whole night was perfect, including surprising the boys by my being there after trying to keep it quiet from them (I'll never forget the look on Jaybro's face about 10 minutes before they went on stage, he had this blank look of disbelief & said to me "but I thought you weren't coming bro?" before giving me a brotherly hug). - But I did video a few songs from that night (which I won't be posting anywhere, they are just for my own memories of the night) but I can't stop watching "With Or Without You". Such a perfect performance with sheer passion oozing from both the JK boys & the audience. Bono would be proud... & I'm sure that's just 1 of many signs of things to come for Juke Kartel...

[Fulldrive]

Danny your posts are starting to clog up the server it must be the length of them!

[Danny]

Danny your posts are starting to clog up the server it must be the length of them!
haha - haven't really posted here for a while since that last post but fair enough, I crap on a bit... - Hope your gig goes well tomorrow night Tim!

[Fulldrive]

all good dude when I read your posts and emails I need a lie down afterwards!

[Danny]

haha - all good from this end too Tim. I just need to break my habit & learn to summarise, I know that... I'll get there! Have fun tonight mate! Wish I could be there.

[Katiekins]

I forgot to mention that it was great to meet you Katie :) I apologise if I was a little hyper these guys are like a drug for me and after a show I still have all that adrenline bursting through my system :gigg:

Likewise! And I know the real reason you were hyper...that loser at the bar :gigg:

Nikki, thanks for the vids! You did briefly introduce me to Adelle but i'm not sure she knew who i was hehe

And Danny i didn't get to meet you but you can never write too much about the boys, reading what you write helps me relive the moment :)

[Fee]

Likewise! And I know the real reason you were hyper...that loser at the bar :gigg:

Nikki, thanks for the vids! You did briefly introduce me to Adelle but i'm not sure she knew who i was hehe

And Danny i didn't get to meet you but you can never write too much about the boys, reading what you write helps me relive the moment :)

OOOH That guy was a tool! Lorena dragged me away otherwise I would have kept arguing with him!!!


Danny I love you're reviews and I've missed them :)

[Danababy]

Hahahahahahaha

[mands:)]

Mands clearly remembers one of the main things that initially convinced me that I'd be comfortable as part of the ST was the thread she started in February pouring her heart out about the VIC bushfires. It didn't hit me at the time, but things also kinda came full circle for me at the farewell when I got to sit next to Mands for the night. Thanks for being who you are Mands!

Holy shit I didn't even think of that! Wow...how special. I suppose maybe you're kind of an ok guy too Danny :gigg:...

Danny your posts are starting to clog up the server it must be the length of them!

all good dude when I read your posts and emails I need a lie down afterwards!

I think he's single-handedly blown up my facebook and phone inbox's haha

[Nikki]

all good dude when I read your posts and emails I need a lie down afterwards!

haha - all good from this end too Tim. I just need to break my habit & learn to summarise, I know that... I'll get there! Have fun tonight mate! Wish I could be there.

I grab myself a drink before I sit down and read your posts Danny :gigg:. "All Good" as you say!!

[Nikki]

Likewise! And I know the real reason you were hyper...that loser at the bar :gigg:

Nikki, thanks for the vids! You did briefly introduce me to Adelle but i'm not sure she knew who i was hehe

And Danny i didn't get to meet you but you can never write too much about the boys, reading what you write helps me relive the moment :)

Katie, Adelle is the first to admit she is in her "own world" at JK gigs! When I said "This is Katie". She may not have realised it was you!

[mands:)]

Katie, Adelle is the first to admit she is in her "own world" at JK gigs! When I said "This is Katie". She may not have realised it was you!

Guilty lol. It took me a second to realise - hence the stupid look on my face - cos we'd never seen pics of Katie...but I'm happy I realised it was her...lovely lovely lovely person

[Nikki]

Guilty lol. It took me a second to realise - hence the stupid look on my face - cos we'd never seen pics of Katie...but I'm happy I realised it was her...lovely lovely lovely person

I am sure I had a "stunned" look on my face when Katie came up to me at "interval" and said "Nikki?". I had only ever seen Katie's small Avi pic she had up briefly! Katie, hope we didn't ALL look dumb and Vague on the night! :gigg: (Thanks Katie too for holding my handbag when I was waiting to say Bye to Toby!)

[Danababy]

Nikki you looked "stunned" when you saw me and I've known you for ages hahahaha

[Danababy]

I think another JKST Meetup is in order!

I'm going to Melb for 4 days in November...lets do it then! hehe

[Nikki]

Nikki you looked "stunned" when you saw me and I've known you for ages hahahaha

LOL. it appears that maybe I just looked stunned all the time!!:gigg: I was not expecting to see you there Dana!

[Danababy]

Hahaha

[Addy]

Katie, Adelle is the first to admit she is in her "own world" at JK gigs! When I said "This is Katie". She may not have realised it was you!

I do remember you introducing me now. I remember Katie's face. Wish you had have grabbed me and shaken it into me it was Katiekins! lol I need that kind of confirmation at a JK show! :)

[Katiekins]

Guilty lol. It took me a second to realise - hence the stupid look on my face - cos we'd never seen pics of Katie...but I'm happy I realised it was her...lovely lovely lovely person

:blush: Awwww thanks Mands


I am sure I had a "stunned" look on my face when Katie came up to me at "interval" and said "Nikki?". I had only ever seen Katie's small Avi pic she had up briefly! Katie, hope we didn't ALL look dumb and Vague on the night! :gigg: (Thanks Katie too for holding my handbag when I was waiting to say Bye to Toby!)

The vague looks i received were worth it, you ladies are lovely
And no worries about holding your bag, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do to squezze up next to Toby :gigg: