2 years later, Sean has lost interest and pursued a career as a lighting technician, and Pete has finally got a competent line-up together and The Pork Hunts were set to play their first show, which was also planned to be their last as most of the musos were on ‘loan’. Some skinhead friends were set to have a house demolishing party at the same time (as their rental property was earmarked for development), so to coincide with the local international surfing event -‘Surf fest’, a party was set on a November Saturday of 1987, in the beach side suburb of Bar Beach, ‘Ska Fest’ was here!
The party went amazingly well, with much drinking and dancing taking place, very few injuries (except for the head-banger who let loose with a bottle of tomato sauce in the kitchen), and a great after party bonfire on the beach with various parts of the house.
The line-up for the first gig was as follows-
Pete Cooper - vocals
Phil ‘Bigfil’ Barnard - sax
Richard ‘Pucko’ Puxty - guitar
Tomi Kefichek - bass
Donny Anarchy - drums
Everyone had such a good time at the party, the Pork Hunts were encouraged to do another gig, and then another, by the fourth gig, Rodney ‘Rocket’ Palmer had taken over the beating of the drums.
Soon the ‘Hunts were playing far and wide with word spreading of their energetic live show. In 1990, it was time for a name change, with the one club in Newcastle that they regularly played at closing its doors out of necessity they became The Porkers.
The road since then has been long and winding, with lots of great and other stupid things happening, and many line-up changes. To make this story short, here in point form is a few of the achievements and great opportunities that have come the Porkers way-
1989 - the only recording released under the Pork Hunts name, a demo of ‘Woman’ is released world-wide by Link records UK on the compilation ‘Ska for ska’s sake’.
1990 - the debut 7» EP -‘Tired of being Pork Hunts’ reaches #6 on the Australian indie charts.
1994 - release of debut album ‘Grunt!’ to rave reviews, Chris Masuak from Radio Birdman records and plays with us. Later that year the album is licence to Moonska records in New York.
1995 - tour Germany and New Zealand.
1996 - tour Australia opening for No Doubt, and Fishbone. Play Homebake festival.
1997 - appear at the Big Day Out and Livid festivals. Porker’s brass section play on Rancid’s demos for ‘Life wont wait’ album. Close alls festival playing after Pennywise on NYE.
1998 - play on the Australian leg of the Vans Warped tour, later that year open for the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Rancid. Release second album ‘Hot dog daiquiri’, licensed to Moonska USA.
1999 - invited to play Vans Warped in Australia and accept the invitation to appear at Vans Warped USA, appearing alongside Eminem, Ice T, Blink 182, etc.
Play to a full house at Bostons ‘Middle East club’ with the Slackers and Bim Skala Bim, next night play in NewYork with Laurel Aitken.
Headline the second stage at Homebake festival, just before Silverchair.
2000 -release ‘Time will tell’ album, the single ‘Too big for your boots’ gets play-listed by Triple J radio network.
2001 - The Porkers bring Bad Manners to Australia for the first time for the Heavyweights tour. The tour breaks door and bar records! Next single off ‘Time will tell’ - ‘Waiting for us’ remixed by New Zealand’s Salmonelladub is play-listed on JJJ.
2002 - The Porkers celebrate 15 years!
2003 - we’re still going! The current line-up looks like this-
Pete Cooper - vocals
Phil ‘Bigfil’ Barnard - sax
Rodney ‘Rocket’ Palmer - drums
David ‘Gutsy’ Gale - guitar
Jeremy ‘Dr. J’ Griffiths - trumpet
Lucian ‘Lou’ McGuiness - trombone
Justin Lipscombe - bass
THE PORKERS ROLL OF HONOUR.
We’ve had many members that have made up the Porkers family, here’s a list of past members and guests, what they played and other bands they were or are in.
Donny Anarchy - drums -The Marones, Skazoo, Cash from Chaos.
Tomi Kefichek - Bass - The Marones, Headbin.
Richard ‘Pucko’ Puxty - guitar - The Maroons, Headbin, The Pornskas.
David Kelly - Trumpet, Keyboards - Eskagoes, 8 beat menace.
Robert ‘Tess’ Tickle - Trombone - Eskagoes, 8 beat menace, Loose, Nancy Vandal.
Tony ‘Big T’ Collins - bass - Bouncing Soles, Skazoo.
James Davis - Keyboards - Raiding Party.
Kim Pink - sax - Vegimite Reggae, Fish Fry.
Ian Dunn - guitar - Eskagoes, 8 beat menace, Housequake, Fish Fry.
Lloyd - sax - Housequake
John McIvor - guitar - Boogie Chillin.
Shane Simmonds - sax - Natural Mystics
Paul Woseen - bass - the Screaming Jets.
Chris Masuak - guitar - Radio Birdman
Chris Fegan - guitar - Casulty.
Pedro ‘Prof. Sex Peter’ - sax - Skaos.
Dave Power - guitar - Cranky, The Bored of Education.
Martin McLaughlin - trumpet - Bouncing Soles, Vegimite Reggae.
Ben Coles - sax - Skazoo.
Wayne - trombone - Blowhard.
Nicola - trumpet -Blowhard.
Ben ‘Dutchy’ Holland -bass - Chinchen.
Rob Parkes - Trombone - Ballistic Allshorts, Chinchen.
Fred Feletti - percussion, vocals - Natural Mystics.
Tara Doyle - vocals - The Bored of Education.
The Porkman - beer & moves -Parts unknown.
Alcohol
The Porkers Lyrics
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Baby I love you.
When I go out
I see all my friends
Here come Jimmy Beam now, and Jack Daniels again
I fill out the pools
I dream one day I ll win
And live like Errol Flynn
In the south of France
I ll have my own vineyard
I ll have a flat in Berlin
And lots of credit cards
I'll cross the Golden Gate
I'll climb that Mount Royale
I need you baby
Just like a worm needs soil
The Porkers's song Alcohol is a tune that celebrates the beauty of alcohol and how it makes everything around us more enjoyable. The song starts with the singer declaring their love for alcohol and personifying it as a lover whom they adore. The lyrics then describe how alcohol makes socializing with friends at the bar more fun and exciting. The mention of various types of alcoholic beverages such as Jimmy Beam and Jack Daniels also adds to the flavor of the song.
The singer then talks about their dreams of winning the lottery and traveling around the world while enjoying the finest of wines and spirits. They aspire to own a vineyard in the south of France, have a flat in Berlin and multiple credit cards. The mention of Errol Flynn, a famous actor known for his glamorous lifestyle, further emphasizes the singer's desire for a life of luxury. The chorus of the song, "I need you baby, just like a worm needs soil", is a metaphorical representation of how the singer's life revolves around alcohol, and they cannot imagine living without it.
Overall, the song Alcohol is a lighthearted and fun tune that highlights the hedonistic lifestyle of many people who enjoy drinking. It is a song that will appeal to most people, especially those who have a penchant for alcoholic drinks.
Line by Line Meaning
Alcohol, I love you alcohol
Alcohol is a substance that I have strong affection for.
Baby I love you.
I address alcohol as if it were a significant other and express my love for it.
When I go out
Whenever I leave my home.
I see all my friends
I meet my acquaintances and companions.
Here come Jimmy Beam now, and Jack Daniels again
I encounter the brands of whiskey named Jimmy Beam and Jack Daniels, which I have affinity for.
I fill out the pools
I participate in gambling or lottery games.
I dream one day I ll win
I aspire to become rich through winning a gambling or lottery game.
I ll travel round the world
If I become rich, I will go on a journey around the entire world.
And live like Errol Flynn
I wish to live similar to the extravagant lifestyle of the actor Errol Flynn, who was known for his drinking habits.
In the south of France
I plan to live in Southern France which is known for their wine country and drinking culture.
I ll have my own vineyard
I will own a property where grapes are grown and used for making wine.
I ll have a flat in Berlin
I desire to have a residence in Berlin.
And lots of credit cards
I strive to have many credit cards, which would enable me to indulge in a lavish lifestyle.
I'll cross the Golden Gate
I plan to go through Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
I'll climb that Mount Royale
I aim to climb Mount Royale in France which is a famous drinking spot.
I need you baby
I express my dependence on alcohol as if it were a dependent relationship.
Just like a worm needs soil
I compare my need for alcohol to the need of a worm for soil, to show the extent of my dependence.
Contributed by Evan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.