Carnage at the Brunswick Green

Out of control fans at Perico's Brunswick Green gig last night have left a trail of carnage that has threatened to destroy Perico's wholesome family image. Pericoloco has received reports of:

• patrons kicked out for verballing bar staff
• a fan collapsed drunk in a coma on the street in front of the bar
• underage patrons as young as 12
• public urination
• glass smashing

Perico singer Tim is believed to be in hiding and has not returned calls, but drummer Col was adamant that the above incidents had been blown right out of proportion.

"Look, we dressed well. We played great. It was a good night. I'm not proud of everything that happened and I'm the first to put my hand up and say 'guilty as charged', but this isn't play school, this is rock 'n roll."

Brunswick Green regular Damo Wilding has been quick to leap to the band's defence and denied that any of the above incidents had occurred at all.

"I know Perico" he said "and they're gentlemen, and so are their fans. Whoever is spreading these rumours ought to be shot."

Back in Green

For those about to rock, but not quite ready yet ... Perico dress up for a classy double set at the Brunswick Green beginning soon after 5pm this Saturday. Free entry, great meals (all $15), fine company, and best of all - superb and entertaining musicianship.

Bass Player Suffers Pianist Envy

Perico enforcer and regular bass player, Greggy Ay, is believed to be furious over funny-man Richard Oldfield's foray into keyboards at last week's Brunswick Green gig.

Attentive audience members had already noted that the piano was one instrument that Richard "Renaissance Man" Oldfield had not previously played - that is, until last week's cameo during Perico megahit "Aberdeen".

Mr Ay, an extremely competent pianist himself, is apparently concerned about being sidelined by the "little firking upstart" and is believed to have refused to ever make soup for him.

"That big firker has never even made soup for me" Richo told pericoloco when confronted with the rumour. "If he wants to play keyboards, he can go play with his organ..."

Audience Smarting over new Perico

Brunswick was still reeling from Saturday's night appearance by Perico which seemed to point to a new direction for the all-star band . Renowned more for their sweet harmonies and laconic wit than their dress sense, two members featured black jackets, white shirts and identical shoes.

Guitarist, harmonicist, pianist and metrosexual Richard Oldfield told pericoloco that "after the 3/4 length incident in January we've made a very special effort to smarten up our act. It's just a pity that certain unnamed members of the band - Greg and Col, haven't come on board as yet."
Described as "Reservoir Dogs meets the Beverley Hill Billys" by one punter who was very impressed.
"I'm very impressed" he said.

Perico to Defy Smoking Ban

Brunswick rebels, Perico, yesterday vowed to defy smoking bans introduced last saturday night by performing a "smoking" gig this Saturday at the Brunswick Green.

According to a spokesperson, the band will be rehearsing all week under specially rolled match conditions and are sure to be in fine form come Saturday.
Perico's set begins at 6pm this Saturday. Free entry.