Sunshine Coast - Was 80s Mecca for Nightlife and Live Bands!

 There are no words for how good we had it! 

Let's start with this video/pictures courtesy of the Sunshine Coast Daily/Courier Mail and then start listing the live bands we saw here on the Coast weekly! Sadly developers have trashed this part of our history but they can't trash our treasured memories....

Click here to view The Galaxy (Chiffley's) at its peak!

 

This is a game we play with our friends....start listing all the cool bands you have seen on the coast in the 80s and 90s....I'll get you started with a few, and a lot of these are still going! You add yours in the comments! We always get to over 100!

1. The Cult
2. The Divinyls
3. Hoodoo Gurus
4. Painters and Dockers
5. TISM
6. Sunny Boys
   

Thirsty Thursdays - 313 Social Mooloolaba

One Of Mooloolaba's Best Kept Secrets

313 Social

In a special little lane far, far away, on the dark side of the moon.....lies a very cool little bar that only a few select locals know about....if you are reading this, that means you are probably a local, too!

Image From 313 Social  Facebook Page

If you like your atmosphere less sterile, more dog friendly, and with a hip combo of craft beer on tap, a "get it yourself" beer fridge (hope they still have that - so damned cool), a non-uptight pool table, lounges, cool vibes (I think they try to match the music to the audience on the day from the trips I've had there), so just chat to them - maybe we were just lucky!

Image From 313 Social Facebook Page

The team offer 5 star service but love a chat and a laugh - make sure you check out the warning sign beside the pool table - total giggle. Don't be put off by the hipster high-pony pics on the site, they make everyone feel welcome....even middle aged fools who forgot to grow up (AKA me)! Love your work guys - get behind it locals!

Foodie Fridays - Fish On Parkyn

Foodie Fridays - Fish On Parkyn

What sort of person would not mention a long-term stayer in then fly by night restaurant game? Why are they still here? Because they offer beautiful fresh 5 sSar seafood dishes (with a few others for those who can't/don't eat seafood), 5 Star friendly service, a lovely open industrial space and wonderful cocktails.

Image Courtesy Of Yelp

If that's not enough and you are moaning after lunch/dinner, you can stroll next door to the Yacht Club and relax....or just straight over the road to the beach/tables at Mooloolaba spit!

This place is a credit to the owner, and I think the secret must be consistency!

Image Courtesy Of Yelp