GUD Articles/Reviews

[Beckslee]

There's a review about GUD in the age today, with another new pic of Paul.
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2...7206201595.html

The quick and the dead
By Fiona Scott-Norman
April 3 2002

GUD - HARD CORE CABARET
by Paul McDermott
Victoria Hotel, 9.45pm, city, until April 20

Real life can stick it to you sometimes. Paul McDermott would begin each night of Gud - Hard Core Cabaret, by announcing that the Queen Mother had just died, and then tell jokes about her. Then she did die, but McDermott, lord of darkness and crowd manipulation, teased the audience with the jokes they were missing until they begged to hear them anyway. By the end of Sunday's show, the crowd were cheering whenever McDermott yelled out, "She's dead!", and there you have the tone and impact of the evening.

He's back.

It's not for the faint-hearted. McDermott, for all his smooth moves and lovely voice, can be a venomous little beast on stage.

Gud boasts a medley of songs about Osama bin Laden, a folk song about Ivan Milat, swearing galore, references to John Howard, gimps and serial killing. Some of this subversive show is fierce, brilliant and political; other parts are gratuitous, ridiculous and childish.

McDermott shares the stage with keyboardist Cameron Bruce (Club Luna Band) and guitarist Mick Moriarty (the Gadflys). The three work and banter well together, and respect and friendship come through. Bruce, in particular, is a real find; relaxed and outrageous, he's a spontaneous, impressive talent.

There's a lot of improvisation in Gud, as a happy McDermott natters away cleverly and cruelly between songs. The songs are musically strong and funny, but often too short, and the show needs more pace at the head.

Gud could also use some light to lend weight to the shade; McDermott restrains his soaring voice, and it's a shame to not create beauty when you're capable of it.

But Gud is fresh, topical, original, fun and nasty: the ingredients for magic are there.

[mish]

Herald Sun, TUE 10 SEP 2002
Front ROW

By: PALZ VAUGHAN * *

Musical notes
GUITARIST Mick Moriarty and Cameron Bruce will join Paul McDermott in GUD -- Hard Core Cabaret at the 2002 Fringe Festival.
``It's a struggle to find time to get together to write new material,'' Bruce says. ``I'm down from Sydney performing with The Polaroids. I met Paul but we sat and drank coffee and tea and ogled women and shoes.''
So how does young Bruce feel about performing with the big star of the small screen and now the big stage?
``It's good because it makes him more vulnerable to us people who are not as successful.''
Bruce, who has popped into the Princess Theatre to see The Witches of Eastwick, says: ``I've never seen a musical before so, as such, it's the best musical I've ever seen.''
He has a high expectation for GUD.
``It's not written yet, but I am sure it's going to be the next big musical.''

[Alisso]

He has a high expectation for GUD.
``It's not written yet, but I am sure it's going to be the next big musical.''

Excuse me? Not written yet?? *giggles* So what did I go see in Wollongong, Melbourne and Sydney, then?

And if they write a whole pile of new stuff, they'd better bring it back to Sydney *narrows eyes*

[Mythor]

It's not a musical, either.

[Boof]

i thought of that line as him saying "GUD the musical" hasn't been written yet??

did anyone else get that or just me?



boof * * * <---- feeling sick



Edited By Boof on Sep. 13 2002 at 21:04

[Kitsunegari]

I met Paul but we sat and drank coffee and tea and ogled women and shoes

could it be that maybe he'll get a new pair?
of shoes I mean.... :p

and I thought it was already written as well....

and when the hell is it coming to BRISBANE!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

til next....
~Kits~

[wickedsoulrebel]

ok... as i said above... there's a fringe fest guide in inpress... not the official one... but they interview cam about gud... and it's sooo funny!!... cos he keeps repeating the same line...

the phrase: 'hardcore porn without the fancy dialogue'!!
no pic though...

and while you're out there... grab a copy of beat as well... danny's given everyone some 'old man advice'... it's hilarious!!...

for those who can't get that, check out:
http://www.beat.com.au/columns.shtml#dogdave

except they put it under dave o'neil... BAD BAD PEOPLE!!

sooo... enjoy!!

wickedsoulrebel

[Amanda]

Gud- Hard Core Cabaret

"Gud-Hard Core Cabaret was a great success at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year, and is making a short return season to the Melbourne Fringe Festival. For six shows only you can catch Paul McDermott, Cameron Bruce and Mick Moriarty strutting their stuff once again... all in the name of Hardcore Cabaret.

Audiences should be counting themselves lucky to be seeing the trio back on our stages again considerng the hectic schedule all three performers have. Cameron Bruce plays with two well known groups - the Polariods and the Drugs.

Moriarty is the guitarist of the Gadlfys, and has just returned to Australia after a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where his show with Phil Nicol earned him a coveted Perrier nomination. Add to that McDermott's Witches of Eastwick commitments and his other projects and it seems hard to see how any of them have the time.

McDermott doesn't just perform for stage and television, he also manages to squeeze in some artwork and books. His first book the Scree is in the process of being made into a short film, which McDermott is very excited about. It's been a long haul getting it through each stage of development, but with funding from the FTO and a lot of love and effort the project is well on the way to completion. Then there is his next book, due for release shortly (lookout for book signings happening at borders in the near future).

McDermott is looking forward to returning to the show, which he feels moves away from the image of cabaret that is "it's not sedate and voyeuristic... it really involves the audience." He is well aware that cabaret can be a dirty word to comedy lovers, but revels in upsetting them with the term and changing their misconceptions.

People unluckiy enough to miss GUD the first time should not make the mistake again. While the three would love to work together on another show in the future, the trio's extensive commitments elsewhere may defer these plans for quite some tme, and taking the risk of missing them is just downright stupid. McDermott, Bruce and Moriarty are wicked, pacey, interactive and downright cheeky... just the way we like it."


Sorry if there are any typing errors. There was also a picture with the article however don't have access to a scanner so can't post it. The picture is like the one that is on the Witches of Eastwick website under the Cast listings except in this one he's smiling and pointing at something off camera.

[wannabepixies]

Thanks for typing that up, it was a good article and better then some of the other ones i've read, it actually helped to know when his books/movie are finally coming out, been bloody long enough. Now all i have to do is get there and see it... i'll survive, seen it on webcast

[wickedsoulrebel]

ok... as promised - ENJOY!!:
Inpress Fringe Guide 02 - Issue 730, Wednesday 18 September - Inpress

Page 12 of the Fringe Guide

gud-hard core cabaret
*lovely pic of Paul*
The somewhat unlikely pairing of Mick Moriaty, Cameron Bruce and Paul McDermott - calling themselves GUD - return to Melbourne this Fringe Festival with a new show, Hard Core Cabaret. GUD draws on the extensive talents of its three members - Paul McDermott is easily the most recognisable name of the three, known for his work in the Doug Anthony All Stars, through his hosting gig on Good News Week, duets with Fiona Horne and now The Witches of Eastwick; Mick Moriaty is guitarist in The Gadflys, also the house band on Good News Week; while Cameron Bruce is a member of satirical pop/rockers The Drugs, whose songs touch on topics as varied as the merits of The Bold &amp; The Beautiful and why hip hop and rock just don't mix. Having sold out their Melbourne Comedy Festival run and having successful trips to Sydney and Canberra under their belts, the lads have assembled another show of 'delectable music with biting sentiment, stinging comedy with outrageous stage antics'. Cameron Bruce spills his guts on Hard Core Cabaret.

What exactly is 'hard core cabaret'?
"It's like hard core porn without the fancy dialogue. The good music stays."

Is Gud a music show with comedy or a comedy show with music?
"It's more along the lines of hard core porn without the fancy dialogue."

What did you learn from doing the show at the Comedy Festival - have you had to tweak the show at all?
"Yeah, the show had to be tweaked a bit 'cos Mick (Moriaty) kept falling asleep."

We hear you've got some new material in the show. What can we expect?
"Hard to say - it's not written yet."

You say your show's confronting - how will you confront us?
"I never said our show was confronting so FUCK OFF!"

What's your favourite song you do in the show?
"I like the Osama Bin Laden medley. It's full of joyous goodies but slightly dated now&amp;#8230; that's not to say we won't use it."

Will Gud be an ongoing collaboration for you all once your Fringe run has finished?
"Yes, now FUCK OFF."

Venue: North Melbourne Town Hall-Main Hall
Dates: 3rd-5th, 10th-12th October
Time: 11pm
Tickets: $20

Page 22
fringe dwellers
CAMERON BRUCE -GUD
Describe your show in one word.
Hardcorepornwithoutthefancydialogue.

Advice for first time Fringers? I am a first time Fringer so I'll see you all in the virgin's bar.

When I'm not in fringe I'm&amp;#8230; touring with The Polaroids or Ron Moss&amp;#8230; now FUCK OFF.


and i realise that the link up there no longer works... so danny's article from beat which i forgot to get all the details of... - and please follow the advice cos it's absolute genius!!:

SOME POINTERS FROM DANNY MCGINLAY&amp;#8230;..
Last month I turned 20, but instead of being upset about getting old and not being able to relate to teen movies anymore I have decided to do a positive thing and pass on my old man wisdom to the younger generation&amp;#8230; [and everyone else who reads this] so here is all the things I have learned&amp;#8230;.. the hard way.

·Bright green furry raver pants only look good at raves.
·French is the International Language of Love&amp;#8230;. Klingon not so much.
·When you are doing something you know your girlfriend [or whatever] doesn't like, don't pre-empt her saying "stop it" by saying it at the exact same time them yelling "Jinx!"
·If you do do this, don't punch her in the arm when she asks you not to be childish.
·If you do do this, "Sorry but it's the law" is not a valid comeback
·Saving Private Ryan is a bad choice for a 1st date movie.
·Don't go to a rave when you have food poisoning.
·"Don't spit on me when I'm driving" is never a challenge.
·Your girlfriend [or whatever]'s dad will probably not appreciate being called "Georgie Porgie!" on first meeting.
·When attending the Grand Final, don't ask which team is which.
·Never presume that someone has just had their wisdom teeth out, they may just have fat cheeks. [This also applies to pregnancy].
·Socialists don't find it funny when you chant "free enterprise" at rallies.
·When trying to sneak into a pub as a kid, the bouncer will never accept as an excuse for not having ID "my wife's got it."
·Sophie Monk doesn't like being called "Monkey Girl".
·Cuban themed parties are fun, Afghani ones not so much.
·Check, double check the age of the girl you're picking up.
·Strobe lighting causing Epileptic fits isn't an urban myth.
·Cockfighting involves roosters.
·Police won't let you off "because you have a cute smile."
·The Rock is well aware of what his name rhymes with.
·The TAB doesn't give out money for your horse coming last.
·Not many people think that little chocolate Jesus' are a great marketing idea.
·Victorians don't have diplomatic immunity in South Australia.
·Patti Newton is not a fictional character.
·Just because Everybody loves Raymond doesn't mean you'll get more action by changing your name to Raymond.
·Writing historical essays about made up people doesn't always fool teachers.
·Acting gay to attract women works only to a point, pashing other blokes is probably too far.
·It's cool to act black, but disturbing to act Inuit.
·McDonalds "Tastes of Ethiopia" menu isn't as Nutritional as first thought.
·The Belgian national anthem is not about anal sex.

[Munchkin]

Sunday Territorian 16/02/2003

GOOD GUD ...

King Gee, shopping and the madness of McDermott
PAUL McDermott's new show GUD has wowed Territory audiences. He speaks with ALICE BURTON
HE'S quite mad but he's managed to stay at the top of the comedy tree in Australia.
But this week in Darwin, former Doug Anthony All Star and host of the hugely popular Good News Week Paul McDermott had a burning mission ... shopping.
"I really dug the Red Cross opportunity shop -- everything was a $1,'' McDermott said.
"I bought up big with the intention of taking everything to opportunity stores down south 'cause I can make a mint -- they don't have their own range of tropical shirts like you have up here, and I'm a big fan of King Gee.''
McDermott was in town to present his hit show GUD -- hardcore cabaret with fellow comedians Gadflys' guitarist Mick Moriarty and Club Luna Band keyboards player Cameron Bruce.
It has played to sell-out shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney and was well received by Territory theatre-goers at the Darwin Entertainment Centre on Thursday.
And while the lads look like normal guys, the hyperactive threesome are anything but.
Just having coffee with them is one of the biggest risks of your life.
The one-liners and raucous laughter come thick and fast and while this is the Territory -- nothing raises too many eyebrows -- McDermott and Co. managed to raise a few eyebrows.
Not much is printable (this is a family newspaper afterall, but waitresses be warned -- McDermott likes his cup of tea to come with a pot).
Yet the lads had a lot to say about Darwin, most of which can't be printed.
"There's nothing we don't like about Darwin,'' McDermott said.
"But we thought it was a bit interesting when we came across an unfinished place in town called Duck's Nuts -- it stood out like dog's balls.
"We were a little confused because it's directly opposite Hog's Breath Cafe -- if you threw in a Red Rooster and a Burger King would you get an animal and food orgy or would you just expect a lot of Shennanigans?''
The trio, which combines comedy and music into their show, also cracked a few gags about Darwin's weather.
"It's so bloody hot,'' said McDermott.
"It's ridiculously bloody hot ... hot, hot, hot.
"And it's true about people going troppo here -- I've seen lots of blokes walking around Darwin wearing really hi-cut King Gee shorts -- it looks debilitating.''
It must be good to be GUD.

[Beckslee]

woohoo!!! 10 days until I get to experience GUD again.

Not much is printable (this is a family newspaper afterall, but waitresses be warned -- McDermott likes his cup of tea to come with a pot).

But honestly who didn't know about the pot of tea??

I can just imagine Paul walking into an Op-shop and walking out with 10 hawaiian shirts. And then wearing them on stage.

[Munchkin]

Originally Posted by Beckslee

But honestly who didn't know about the pot of tea??

*suspend reality*
If I was having tea with him I'd warn the poor waitress.
*engage reality*

[Beckslee]

Originally Posted by Munchkin

But honestly who didn't know about the pot of tea??

*suspend reality*
If I was having tea with him I'd warn the poor waitress.
*engage reality*[/quote]

shouldn't that be
*suspend reality*
When I'm having tea with him I warn the waitress
*engage reality*

[Spoofy]

Originally Posted by Munchkin

King Gee, shopping and the madness of McDermott
-- they don't have their own range of tropical shirts like you have up here, and I'm a big fan of King Gee.''

ROFL that is just hilarous, cause my dad wears King Gee trousers and they hang around his arse and he has to roll them up a few times (cause he's a short arse)

I can just imagine McDermott walking around the same way

Not much is printable (this is a family newspaper afterall, but waitresses be warned -- McDermott likes his cup of tea to come with a pot).

see thats just wrong.....the problem with a pot is, that by the time you are ready to have a second cup, the tea is cold.....and they charge you like $5.00 for a pot and they use tea leaves not tea bags