The Go-Betweens

The 'very special' Gobs bootleg I spoke about was a recording of the last Go-Between's show prior to the split in Dec.1989. It was recorded at Max's in Sydney. I was actually at the show and for years I had a tape that was recorded off the desk. Somehow over the years I lost it and I lived with the 'guilt' of losing the only recording of the last Go-Betweens show. The guilt was lessened when they reformed and evaporated when a fellow from LA that I have conversed with on the Gobs message board sent me over this mp3. Turns out its the same recording. Guess more then one copy was made. Fans have dubbed the show "The Last Stand"...enjoy.

Go-Betweens - The last Stand, Max;s Dec.1989


For those from Brisbane Robert Forster makes his first foray into serious live performing since Grant's death. "The Four Ages Of Robert Forster", is to be held over four very special nights at Brisbane's Powerhouse from July 25-28th. It looks at four phases of Robert's career from 1990 till today. The first three nights will feature Robert performing his solo records with the musicians that played and/or produced each record (or closest practical option). On the final evening Robert will perform Go-Betweens tracks from the three reformation albums. Personally the highlight will be the first night when joined by Bad Seeds' Mic Harvey and Thomas Wydler, Robert will perform 'Danger in the Past'. Its probably my favourite Robert work, with or without the Go-Betweens. Dark and moody performed with the Forster nuance and beautifully put together by Mic Harvey. The full program is as follows. Its being presented by the Queensland Music festival who finally have a director that is presenting an engaging program. The Pig City show is an amazing achievement. A reformed Saints and more. I'll talk more of this in coming weeks.


Wed 25 July - DANGER IN THE PAST (1990)
Robert Forster
Mick Harvey
Thomas Wydler

Thu 26 July - CALLING FROM A COUNTRY PHONE (1993)
Robert Forster
Glen Thompson
Dave McCormack
John Bone

Fri 27 July - WARM NIGHTS (1996)
Robert Forster
Adele Pickvance
Glen Thompson

Sat 28 July - GO- BETWEENS (2000-2005)
Robert Forster
Adele Pickvance
Glen Thompson

The Go-Betweens
Robert Forster