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Congos at Northside
Posted by Rex in Live music, News, People on November 28th, 2011
Northside Records – 100th post!!!
That’s right! Our 100th post on this website and quite possibly the greatest post ever!
Last Friday a beautiful moment was had in Fitzroy. One of the greatest bands to come out of Jamaica paid their respects to Northside. I’m Talking of the Congos, and backed by Australia’s finest – MISTA SAVONA BAND. Thanks to all who played (out of the goodness of their funky heart) and thanks to all who turned up. Everyone was smiling. Thanks to ROB STEER for the Photos.

Congos at Northside
50 reasons why Melbourne is Funky!
Someone pulled my coat as to a little CNN article about 50 reasons why Melbourne is the worlds most liveable city. Looks like Northside (and the other 50+ record stores in town) and our neighbour Dr Follicles are doing good in this crazy little town…..Caught on film, as the Bombay Royale 45 is finally delivered by Tristan, to a happy record store guy…
47. Vinyl capital of the world

Chris Gill is among a band of Melbourne record sellers who are marginally broke but happy. While the rest of the world goes digital, there are still about 50 vinyl record stores around Melbourne, staying alive in musical worship of everything from Bollywood funk and hip-hop and retro rock. That’s more stores and more records, per capita, than any other place in the world.
As well as the latest-pressed seven-inchers by local DJs, there are always bins of pre-loved and once-loved stuff. “None of us are making much money,” says Chris Gill, owner of Northside Records in Fitzroy. “But we’re happy.”
Northside Records, 236 Gertrude St., Fitzroy, +61 (0)3 9417 7557
46. Free beer during haircuts
There are more than a few combination hairdresser/barber/tobacconists. At Doctor Follicles in Fitzroy, Richmond and St Kilda, you even get a free beer with your haircut. It’s the discerning man’s choice. (Conveniently located neat Nothside!)
Dr. Follicles, 240 Gertrude St., Fitzroy
Read more: 50 reasons Melbourne is the world’s most livable city