63 Monroe, Victoria Tavern

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Today we're in Brisbane, Queensland but our archivist has been busy with old band photos. Our friend Dave O'Halloran (aka What Wave Dave on CHRW) has been sharing on Facebook, with our grateful permission, photos that we had taken of various bands back in the 1980's. Today Dave writes in 1980's Punk Rockers in London, Ontario group:

"Some more Reg Quinton pics of 63 Monroe, this time at the Victoria Tavern on the main floor. Classic lineup of 63 Monroe; Markii Burnaway, Steven R Stunning, Pete Dekoker and Jeff Rooth. Pics are circa 1982"

The Victoria Tavern (I also recall it being called "The Bucket of Blood") was not on our usual path but we did see some shows there. This evening documented in pictures was particularly exciting. There are some great pictures that capture the excitement on stage and in front.

There is a gig this weekend at the Palasad back in London where 63 Monroe and friends will celebrate the re-release of their 1980 EP NFG/63 Monroe. Unfortunately we'll not be there to document the mayhem. I wish we could be.

Many thanks to Dave for his work organizing photos and figuring out the location and time for many of these. Once again many of these photos have been shared before. This is a fairly complete set of photos in need of pruning and editing. That will await another day.