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Re: U.S v Aust

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Subject: Re: U.S v Aust
From: Glenn McGowan <mcgowan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 09:24:05 +1000
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It's difficult to resist the temptation to pioint out that
the only times Australian bands have visited the U.S they
have won, quite handsomely:  Footscray-Yarraville in the 70s
and Hawthorn in 1994.  It is undoubtedly true that
Australian bands are not a patch on the very top English
bands.  But neither are most English bands!  Remember also
that U.S bands may not be striving for the 'English' sound.
Battle Creek band (which is a sensational band) on any view
does not have an English sound.  The players are all
professional orchestral or jazz players.  That's fine.  It
is very personal.  But the amateur scene is what most of us
are interested in.
Glenn McGowan

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- Re:War.was Geographic Breakdown
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