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| Guruland |
| 29th November 2008 - From tour organized by Steve |
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It's all high art at Guruland |
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The struggle through the jungle is worth it |
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| Guruland, as the right honorable Stuart Charles MacQueen explains it, is the luckiest accident he has ever experienced. Stuart (Stu to R&B royalty), puts in the Friday arvo 2-5pm time slot at 3MDR (Emerald 97.1FM). But during the rest of the week, he works just around the corner from Guruland. It was just a fateful accident that he happened to wander past the open door of what was once considered one of Melbourne's best kept secrets - Guruland. |
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The entrance stairs |
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A long way back when you look from the street |
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Studio comfy couch with the Guruland plaque
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What is Guruland?
Some people think that Guruland is a studio. Some think it's a private rock venue. Others may view it as an excellent place to stage a private function. To a lot industry muso folk, it's just an excellent place to hang out. But the real reason it exists is because of one man living and breathing a lifestyle he so perfectly fits - Kevin Welgus (Mr Guru).
Kevin started his working career as a panel beater but it didn't take long for his burning passion, playing base guitar, to push him into the path of the professional music industry. Over the years, working with many well known and established entertainers, he established a long list of contacts and supporters that provided him with the encouragement to enable him to build his dream - Guruland Studios.
Guruland has seen an enormous string of the best muso's enter it's doors and they come for many reasons. A lot want to lay down some tracks or maybe an album. Many want to just hang out and blaze through a few numbers before heading off on tour. But the reason we made our attendance is because Kevin was kind enough to put us on the "Special" peoples invite list.
How the list works.
Like most of Guruland's customers and friends, they all seem to come from personal referrals or word of mouth. It's mostly Muso's or other industry personalities and friends but in theory, anybody can join the list, so long as they are not a total wanker and prove annoying to others. In real terms, "The List" consists of a string of names, hand written on paper, attached to a clipboard, that Kevin keeps.
What happens when you are on "The List"?
It's simple. Kevin randomly runs these in house special nights where he gathers a whole bunch of bands, duos, soloists and any other entertainment he thinks is appropriate. A lot of which depends on who is touring and who is in town at the time. Then, if you are lucky enough to be on "The List" of the chosen few, you will get notification that the night is on. Very few miss these nights. Attendance is high and a good time is virtually guarantied. If you have even so much as a skeric of Rock and Roll blood in your veins, you will want to be on "The List". |
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Lounge area where punters can share a moment |
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What some people have said
- hey kev, thanks for letting me hang out at the greatest place on earth - THE REELS
- hey kev aka GURU had a great time at the jam on saturday night those long legged cowgirls get me every time...... how do u convince girls to do that???? i guess that's why you are the guru and the music was great too. cheers mate. love yer work - JOHN BOY BLISS & LYNDON CORNWILL
- We had an awesome time at Guruland.. It is our dream house... C U soon x - MONKEYBONE
- Hey Kev man, Just wanted to say thanks for havin us n also.... Quite simply... Guruland Rocks!! Rock n Roll's!!!!!!!! The studio's definitely got that "right vibe" groove....goin on!!!!! By far one of Melbourne's best kept little secrets!!!;) Thanks again and we'll catch you in a couple of weeks. Cheers man - From THE BONE. RØDE Microphones
- Kev cannot thank you enough F-cking awesome Thanks so much for making my fortieth the greatest thing since sliced bread . Much love - Dave, GOONS OF DOOM
- best recording experience ever. period. awesome place you've got there kev. we'll be back. cheers - CALLOUS CLOWN
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The infamous record cover wall - takes a while to read them all |
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Drum booth |
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Control room |
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Horror Scoping can become habit forming |
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They have all types of music |
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Where the real action happens - the ladies dunny |
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Mr Rhumbat loves to play here |
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Vocal booth shares a window |
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You can always get a cab home |
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Missed the Madder
Bit of a pity for us because only a short while before, Madder
Lake
had played on a Sunday afternoon and apparently the gig was excellent. Real deja-vu for all the baby boomers.
Caught the Skool
Not the Oldskool PC, a website dedicated to old PC gaming-related nostalgia and resources and definitely not the Arkansas Old School Gospel Bluegrass Band. Nor is it the 2003 comedy motion picture released by DreamWorks about thirty-something's who seek to re-live their college days. This is definitely one hot pumping rock band. We were very pleased to be on their skool bus and see them crank out a whole bunch of great tunes.
Also took in the Rhumbat's
Has been a while since we have seen these guys but it didn't take long to get into their groove. The songs are now starting to sound like old favorites. Without thinking about it, we knew all the words (or at least the chorus).
Click on the following to watch the videos from Guruland
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Contact the Guru
Guruland - 17 Carinish Road, Oakleigh South VIC 3167
Kevin Welgus - Ph. 04 1932 7808 |
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