Perico Claim Credit for Election Victory

Perico have been quick to take credit for the massive election loss for John Howard on the weekend, claiming their relentless 3 year campaign had "really started to bite".

Speaking from the election tally room in Canberra on Saturday night, Perico drummer Col Robertson, a hard Labor man, said that Perico's hit song "Johnny" really proved the power of music, demonstrating how a simple idea can eventually turn the tide.

"We've been playing the song now for almost three years, and it seemed that every time we played it, the polls went down for Howard. I guess I was a little surprised at how well it worked, though."

The song, written and sung by Tim 'rebel' Gartland, has devastating lyrics that refer to not only Howard, but Peter Reith and Phillip Ruddock. The song has now managed to knock two of those three out of public office.

"Watch out Phillip Ruddock, I say." said Col.

New Outdoor Stage Thrills Perico Fans

Completely unconfirmed rumours of a new outdoor stage being built at the Brunswick Green to handle crowds expected for Perico's Sunday afternoon gig have been met with derisive laughter by Brunswick Green management.

"They haven't actually denied it" said a hopeful Tim Gartland. "and that's about enough proof as we need to spead the story."

Regular Brunswick Green drinkers have been complaining for years about the lack of world-class facilities despite the Galstonbury style feel of the regular Sunday arvo gigs.

"Yeah, they need a big outdoor stage" confirmed Brunswick music critic and local hippy, Damo Wilding " but they also need truth in their advertising. I can't find any Brunswick green at the Brunswick Green."