Sunday @ Star (Bar)
Hey Luke, I think I'm right to say that the time had just come and one of the boys (Vid?) was heading overseas for a while.
Ben Clissold, MaxMoose, Thu Jul 10 04:57:32 2008
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
Slumberyard, why did they finish up????
Luke, Brisbane, Tue Jul 8 16:26:20 2008
Sunday @ Star (Bar) 25.05: Slumberyard final @ Star
Slumberyard’s last gig @ Star
This Sunday is the end of an era. After many years (maybe 13), Slumberyard
is finishing up at The Star Bar, their signature night.
Max Moose, Melbourne, Wed May 21 08:22:34 2008
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
funky music upstairs with a good coverband downstairs, and a large, sweaty and dancy crowd
Chris, camberwell, Wed Apr 23 01:06:24 2008
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
i like it cause its a fun night out with a dj and a live band in one night
samantha, collingwood, Sun Apr 13 20:00:09 2008
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
awesome
Tess, alphington, Thu Feb 7 21:19:55 2008
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
Good music, always busy, cheap drinks.
Liam, Thu Jan 24 01:14:29 2008
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
good band
samantha, collingwood, Wed Sep 5 23:46:43 2007
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
Max Moose Party Animals Choice Awards:
- Best Sunday
Max Moose, MaxMoose world HQ, Thu Dec 21 08:18:14 2006
Star (Bar)
Heard a little rumor that the lead singer is on holidays and the bass player may
be singing! he's really good u should check it out! also check out
www.myspace.com/braindeadlovers! they should b on this site as well although not
a coverband they have excellent originals
not just a barbie, hawthorn, Thu Jun 22 13:38:58 2006
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
Band rocks out really hard and the women that go there are nothing to shun your
nose at, no wonder the air con is always turned on
Nathan, Glen Waverley, Sun Jun 18 23:56:13 2006
Easter Sunday ‘06 @ Star (Bar)
April 16nd 2006 - One of the Biggest Nights of the Year for the STAR...
2 huge levels of pure partying. Downstairs SLUMBERYARD with DJ Matty G...
Upstairs Melbourne's Hottest DJs Jazz and Brad Sassman spinning high energy club
anthems..... Doors Open 7pm
Star Bar, South Melbourne, Mon Apr 10 05:29:42 2006
ANZAC Day Eve ‘06 @ Star (Bar)
ANZAC DAY EVE MONDAY
SLUMBERYARD are back for a huge repeat performance
Jagermeister Promo
Doors Open 8pm
$5 entry
*REMEMBER NO WORK ON TUESDAY*
Star Bar, South Melbourne, Mon Apr 10 05:28:41 2006
Labour Day Eve ‘06
Melbourne's best Sunday will be jam packed this week for Labour Day Eve.
Slumberyard live on stage with DJs Matty G, Brad and guests. Get in early Ben Clissold, MaxMoose, Sat Mar 11 14:32:36 2006
Sunday @ Star (Bar)
Good mix of people and music, luv singing and dancing with the band and
upstairs with it dance music. Good for everyones taste really and I always
have a great night!
Laura, Burwood, Tue Feb 28 07:15:21 2006
Sunday @ Star (Bar), The
Dropped into Star briefly on Sunday. Good night again. Its like Saturday night,
but on a Sunday. See last week's review for more details. Ben Clissold, MaxMoose, Thu Feb 9 05:11:47 2006
Sunday @ Star (Bar), The
Dropped by Star on Sunday for the first time in a while. It was great to be
back.
It was a very good crowd and lots of fun.
Matty G and Slumberyard had the crowd rocking downstairs and Brad and friends
were mixing up house tunes upstairs.
It was good to see Slumberyard again. Some of the people in this forum who have
been debating what bands should play should go and see the Yard. They are
playing band music- and loving it.
Star on Sunday is still a great night out. If you are looking for a place to go
on Sunday, look no further. Ben Clissold, MaxMoose, Thu Feb 2 05:22:05 2006
Sunday @ Star (Bar), The
Max Moose congratulates Star Bar Sunday for its results in
the ‘04-‘05 Party Animals’ Choice Awards.
Readers voted it Best Sunday Night, Joint winner classiest night, an Hon.
mention in best band night, and an Hon. mention in best looking crowd.
MAX MOOSE, Max Moose World HQ, Tue Sep 27 05:17:13 2005
Sunday @ Star (Bar), The
Star Bar Chick, Id have to agree with Nick, slumberyard are one of the best
bands out there. Forget the vocals and song choices, Slumberyard have always
known how to involve the crowd, even back at the Depot-Thursdays days.
Theres nothing worse than a stuck-up band at an ordinary pub (i say pub because
technically thats what most 'clubs' which use cover bands are) who think they
are out of reach celebrities.
Overall Star Bar Sundays is a great night, and Slumberyard have something to do
with that
Manny, Oakleigh, Fri Aug 19 16:03:40 2005
Sunday @ Star (Bar), The
Slumberyard are great, not a bad crowd either.
Nick, Greensborough, Fri Aug 19 03:53:10 2005
Sunday @ Star (Bar), The
I like the friendly atmosphere, and that the venue has a band as well as a DJ
upstairs. i've always had a great night at Starbar!!!!
Selina, Brunswick, Fri Aug 12 04:06:20 2005
Sunday @ Star (Bar), The
Great band and friendly crowd. Also have to mention the high quality women that
walk through the door.
Shane, Ascot Vale, Tue Jun 7 06:36:49 2005
Queen’s Birthday Eve ‘05 @ Star (Bar), The
This Queens Birthday join Slumberyard, Drive and James Wilson on Stage + DJ Joel
Freeman and DJ Matty G downstairs and DJ's Jazz and Brad Sassman upstairs. This
year we have a twist for all you lovers of upstairs. Truly one night you will
regret if you don't drop past for a look. Door open 7pm.
Star BAr, South Melbourne, Sun Jun 5 20:14:19 2005
ANZAC Day Eve ‘05 @ Star (Bar), The
Star Bar is alway big on a Sunday, and long weekends are simply enormous. This
weekend, we bring you the fun of SlumberYard and DJ guns like Brad Sassman,
Matty G and mates. Plus Drive come in for a set as well. It will be huge. Get
there early.
Star Bar, South Melbourne, Mon Apr 18 06:27:38 2005
Friday @ Bar 8
Awesome venue. SLUMBERYARD rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheap drinks a bonus
Ben, bundoora, Tue Apr 12 23:33:24 2005
Sunday @ Star (Bar), The
hot guys sexy girls and one great night
leona, mill park, Wed Mar 30 07:21:52 2005
Good Friday Eve ‘05 @ Furnace 24.03: Slumberyard Good Fri Eve
Kick start the Easter long weekend party. One of the biggest nights of the year
and we're gonna rock! No work Friday, so come out and play! Jack Daniels Jack
Awards Promo, win great prizes plus special guest appearance by the Easter Bunny
with Giveaways.
Furnace, Westfield Fountain Gate, Tue Mar 22 04:54:17 2005
Labour Day Eve ‘05 @ Star (Bar), The
Star Bar is big every Sunday, on Labour Day eve it will be packed. Get in early
if you want to be part of it, with Slumberyard live and party DJ legend Matty G
downstairs. Brad Sassman and house friends upstairs. Ben Clissold, MaxMoose, Mon Mar 7 09:19:39 2005
Possibly the maddest band in Melbourne. Their playlist is probably the hardest
rock/alternative list in town, and they do it with attitude. Lead singer Vid
just goes nuts on stage, and has for ten years now, but they remain fresh. Ben Clissold, MaxMoose, Mon Mar 7 08:54:27 2005
I was just going to update the existing review of Slumberyard, but they have improved so much over the past couple of years, that I really had to write a new one.
Slumberyard are probably the best alternative band going around Melbourne at the moment, and are still the craziest and most energetic. They have fun, and make the crowd have fun with them. In fact, of Melbourne's strictly alternative coverbands, they probably draw the best crowd reaction these days.
Their playlist is broad. They play few classics like Metallica's Enter Sandman, follow it up with a power song like Tool's Stinkfist, throw in a ballad, and then something in the charts at the moment. They play slightly more old stuff than some bands, but they play it well, and the crowd loves it. New songs are always harder to cover accurately, and whilst they do play some, their leaning towards favourites makes them more accurate than they used to be when they played more current tunes.
They are a four man band (I think), but the front man doesn't play an instrument (aside from the odd blast on the trombone). How could he jump into the crowd with a guitar? They are still fairly young, and dress right for such an alternative occasion, with a slightly surfy edge. This style, and their playlist makes them ideal for a crowd aged 18-22, who want to burn some energy.
Their strength is crowd interaction. They love getting people up on stage, making them mosh, or giving them something to sing-along to. Whilst I haven't seen the singer stage dive for a while, I'm sure he still can, but only when the moment is right.
They get a crowd going better than most bands now, and that is reflected by the improvement in their reputation, and their following. They are now up on the top line of Melbourne's bands, and have a series of big gigs.
You go and see Slumberyard when you want to burn some energy, but sing along to some of your all time favourite alternative tunes.
Slumberyard are a crazy grunge/alternative cover band. I once saw the lead singer stage dive without a crowd to catch him. They once lost a big gig for obscene behaviour whilst people were finishing meals. It is insanity and energy that makes this band.
Their play list is usually pretty current, and fairly similar to Voodoo Surf Gods, with a lot of popular alternative. They are comparable on accuracy too, as they are not perfectly accurate to the original with either lyrics or sound. However, energy and crowd involvement are worth a lot to them.
The singers energy gets a mosh going, but on a quiet night, he will walk around the venue with a cordless mike and sing with the audience. When the singer moshes along, it is hard not to join in. However, despite being fairly well known, they do not draw as well as they might. They target the same surfy, male, 18-21 audience as the Surf Gods.
Still, they are good value. Maybe if they toned down a little, they would get bigger gigs, and grow into a first string band.
Their playlist is broad. They play few classics like Metallica's Enter Sandman, follow it up with a power song like Tool's Stinkfist, throw in a ballad, and then something in the charts at the moment. They play slightly more old stuff than some bands, but they play it well, and the crowd loves it. New songs are always harder to cover accurately, and whilst they do play some, their leaning towards favourites makes them more accurate than they used to be when they played more current tunes.
band. I once saw the lead singer stage dive without a crowd to catch him. They once lost a big gig for obscene behaviour whilst people were finishing meals. It is insanity and energy that makes this band.
The singers energy gets a mosh going, but on a quiet night, he will walk around the venue with a cordless mike and sing with the audience. When the singer moshes along, it is hard not to join in. However, despite being fairly well known, they do not draw as well as they might. They target the same surfy, male, 18-21 audience as the Surf Gods.