The Waifs

[Agatha]

Is anyone here a Waifs fan? Does anyone know if their is a Waifs forum like this one? I have searched and searched but can't find anything

[cirrol]

LOVE THE WAIFS!
But i dont think they have a forum like this... They have something similar on yahoo somewhere i think. Not sure. BUT I LOVE THE WAIFS! They rock my socks! *jigs off into the distance with the waifs blairing in her ears*

[jademonty]

yeh man i love da waifs..but yeh as cirrol said i dont think they have a forum like this......no one loves them lol.....Shenelle can u start a waifs forum...just like this one lol.... :D

[Kels]

I LOVE THE WAIFS!!!!!
Big time!!!
When I spoke to Josh last (p.s i'm just trying to sound like i'm down) which was at Wollongong, they were heading to England to do some gigs.
I have a nice photo of Josh and I. Also have a t-shirt signed by them all afre the blues and roots festival. If you met someone at Blues and roots with a scottish hat that was trying to make you join in a break dancing circle during crazy train, that was me!
YEW!
or WOoT as Lozzy would say!

[lozzy]

*is tempted to post kels' pic of her and josh*....can i??

the waifs are the fucking SHIT!!!! wOOt!! Love you Josh....for real lol ;)

[Kels]

yeah why not kid! I don't mind!

how cool is my new nicname?It's only taken me 5 months to actually change it

[lozzy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/lmp87/kelsojosh.jpg

[Yaz]

Joshua Cuningham turn off that bloody mobile phone!!!!.....3 messages received

[swede]

i think the waifs are ok, but im not as big on them as others are

[what]

Joshua Cuningham turn off that bloody mobile phone!!!!.....3 messages received

LOL!!!!! i love that album. i love the waifs. oh crazy train... 'we had american accents when we wrote this!'

[cirrol]

"sing it with me, i knwo its daggy but its kinda cool..." im in london still...
GREAT ALBUM!
Love it!

[Agatha]

Sounds like someone (me?) should start one hey?

Let me think about it...

:) :)

[swede]

interesting band

[lozzy]

just thought i would bump up this thread because the waifs are so damn awesome!!
come back to australia!!!

[:: katie b ::]

yeh bump away lozzy - the waifs are intensely crazy and talented. 10/10

[Kaj]

bumpti bump

[vivy09]

dude....the waifs ROCK!!!!!! :D
saw them at the metro earlier this year.....loved it!!! then missy in april...what a year!!! lol

[:: katie b ::]

ahhhhhhh me too - waifs at metro, missy and enmore - must be something flowing through the shire air ! :p

[bek]

Joshua Cuningham turn off that bloody mobile phone!!!!.....3 messages received
haha!! thats my favourite song on the live album!!! the waifs rock!! cant wait for them to do some more touring!

[cirrol]

COME HOME WAIFS!
I have only seen them live once. At WaveAid.
I need more waifs.
WAIFS ME UP.
*jigs*

[vivy09]

ahhhhhhh me too - waifs at metro, missy and enmore - must be something flowing through the shire air ! :p

hahaha!! good point!!
how cool if either the waifs or missy performed (again) at the brass monkey!! lol, no need to even leave the shire...sweet assss!!!

[Eyeliner]

Just started my "musical education" as I like to call it and what I've heard of The Waifs (which is not a lot) if great and I really want all their albums but so far don't have any cos I dont have 30 bucks! Ahh, its hell being Mel. If only my name was Mel.

[cirrol]

Nawww waifs and Missy together!
BAM!
I wish.
I cant believe i didnt see them together
*kicks self*
AND eyeliner you should buy: "A Brief History"
*nods*
Its a two disc, live album and has a wide variety of their stuff on it! *grins* :D

[Eyeliner]

Nawww waifs and Missy together!
BAM!
I wish.
I cant believe i didnt see them together
*kicks self*
AND eyeliner you should buy: "A Brief History"
*nods*
Its a two disc, live album and has a wide variety of their stuff on it! *grins* :D

Thanks Cirrol, I'll keep that in mind if I ever have any money.

[cirrol]

No worries hun!
But DO get it if you do have the money!
GREAT cd!
BLOODY FUCKEN GREAT!

[lozzy]

Nawww waifs and Missy together!
BAM!
I wish.
I cant believe i didnt see them together
*kicks self*
AND eyeliner you should buy: "A Brief History"
*nods*
Its a two disc, live album and has a wide variety of their stuff on it! *grins* :D
i saw them together 3 TIMES!!! w00t!! was soooooo fucking awesome!! :D

[cirrol]

*growls*
Ill see it one day.
Maybe
Okay so its not likely but hey i can dream!

[Cactus]

Hey there,
Im loving the waifs more and more every time I listen.
I just read that both the girls are 7 months preggas.

Does anybody have tabs for HERE IF YOU WANT?
I think the Capo is on the 3rd... there's a G.. ummm that's all I got.
And I've searched the web. It aint there.

Please? anybody? THis is the best song EVER!

How funny is the song Billy Jones. I love the rap version.

Cactus

[what]

yeah there are no here if you want tabs anywhere
http://www.ozmusic-central.com.au/oztabs/uvw/waifs_the/index.html has some other ones
do u want the brief history verison or studio version? i will work on it in the next few days

[Cactus]

Hey,

I only have the Brief History version. Have 3 of their albums so far. Will get them all oneday, not this week though, I have bought 8 cds the last 2 weeks so I have abit of listening to do!

Would be coooooool if you could tab that for me.
Do you have Billy Jones?

THanks buddy

Cactus

[bri]

The Waifs are superb. I reckon A brief history is definately the album to go for, the songs get a new lease of life played live. One of the best live albums I've heard for capturing the atmosphere of a gig. Gutted I missed them when theY were in the UK.

[lozzy]

yeah there are no here if you want tabs anywhere
http://www.ozmusic-central.com.au/oztabs/uvw/waifs_the/index.html has some other ones
do u want the brief history verison or studio version? i will work on it in the next few days
jenno is the tab queen.

[MISTER WOO]

I like there music style,i think there greatr,wana get there CD's.


My freind is mad on them at the moment:) it's cool.

[graceonthebass]

The Waifs are superb. I reckon A brief history is definately the album to go for, the songs get a new lease of life played live. One of the best live albums I've heard for capturing the atmosphere of a gig. Gutted I missed them when theY were in the UK.
shit yeah. Thanks linds for introducing me to the waifs.

[Cactus]

Hey,

I bought another Waifs CD today
So I have Up All Night, A Brief History, The Waifs, and Shelter Me.

Got Shelter Me today, turns out it has a bonus track, another version of Billy Jones!

So there's the Ballad of Billy jones, the jazz version, and the Rap version.. Does anybody know of any other versions? It's such a funny song!

I love Here if you want, Shiny Apple, Spotlight, Haircut, The River, Dont think twice its alright, Lighthouse, Sunflower Man.

Ah they are the best.

Cactus

[Tribal_Drummer]

mmm the waifs make me smile :)

[Cactus]

and I bought another Waifs CD

Sink Or Swim.

I think I have all the albums now.
Is it worth getting the EPs?

I think its only Bridal Train EP and London Still EP I havent got.

I cant stop buying CDs!

Cactus

[Chrissie]

which album of theirs is the best?

[Cactus]

Hey

Well I would say A Brief History is best.

I got up all night a few years back and maybe listened to it once. I really only liked the song 'Lighthouse' at that time.

Then I heard a live version of 'Haircut' a few months back and went straight out and bought a brief history. Saw them at Byron bay. And in the last 3 weeks I have bought the last 3 of their albums.

I also think that Shelter me is a very very good album. I mean they are all great but I really like their slower songs! Like The River, Lest We Forget, Spotlight. which are all on that album. I love Here if You want, Haircut, Lies.

But it all depends. I like there faster songs to like Dont think twice, CRAZY TRAIN, Take it in.
They have heaps of different 'styles'.

Man they are just so brilliant!

[Cactus]

and they excite me... can u tell?


byebye

Cactus

[Chrissie]

Great! I've been meaning to buy some of their albums, but didn't know which one. i'll start with A Brief History :) thanks Cactus :)

[lozzy]

every time i listen to the waifs i decide they are my favourite band.

[cirrol]

the waifs.
I had them on at work this morning, then the store opened, and apparently they're not appropriate for store open-ness. *growls*
But i do love the waifs.
they are my favourite.
Other than missy maybe.

[bek]

me too!!! i play them at work all the time!! I think its good work music!!!!!
Love Them!!!

[what]

OH NO!!!! i was just at the waifs website...
"SORRY TO DISAPPOINT, but the band have recently completed their final 2005 tour in the USA, and there are no tours planned for The Waifs for at least the next twelve months as both female band members, Donna and Vikki, both prepare to begin their maternity leave."
bugger! i was looking forward to that yearly australian tour. shit shit shit. thats way too long for me to handle.

[bek]

OH NO!!!! i was just at the waifs website...
"SORRY TO DISAPPOINT, but the band have recently completed their final 2005 tour in the USA, and there are no tours planned for The Waifs for at least the next twelve months as both female band members, Donna and Vikki, both prepare to begin their maternity leave."
bugger! i was looking forward to that yearly australian tour. shit shit shit. thats way too long for me to handle.

Oh!!! that is sad news!!!!! thanks for sharing!!! i'm disappointed though!

[lozzy]

OH NO!!!! i was just at the waifs website...
"SORRY TO DISAPPOINT, but the band have recently completed their final 2005 tour in the USA, and there are no tours planned for The Waifs for at least the next twelve months as both female band members, Donna and Vikki, both prepare to begin their maternity leave."
bugger! i was looking forward to that yearly australian tour. shit shit shit. thats way too long for me to handle.
damn!

[cirrol]

Mmmm i was disappointed whne i read that too. Guess we'll have to wait a little longer for a waifs tour. I'll be there most definately when it does happen though!

[what]

i broke my capo last week. so i havent figured out here if you want yet. sorrrrry.
but the chords for billy jones are at http://www.waifworld.8m.com/chords.htm

[what]

i could listen to these kids my whole life.
how good is this:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/jennifek/020donnaandvikBig.jpg
poor donna looks tired:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/jennifek/016donnaluggageBIG.jpg

[Yaz]

yeah the Waifs!!!!!

i love that picture on the the back cover of 'a brief history' booklet. I'll post it if i can find it

[Shenelle]

Ive got it somewhere at home! I just put all the songs on my ipod - and away I go :)

[what]

yeah the photos in that booklet are hot! mmmm. i dunno how i will cope for a whole 12 months without seeing them... i was so looking forward to the jan/feb australian tour! how old school is this pic though:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/jennifek/waifs.jpg
OH and i randomly found a video of them performing london still!
http://www.mixedbagradio.com/artists/artists_pages/the_waifs.htm

[Kels]

it means no waifs at music festivals over new years, and maybe not even over easter long weekend!
thats the stuff that brings me to tears!

[Choppy]

OMG waifs at blues and roots and they rocked my jocks!!!!

[Yaz]

hahaha looks like donna has a bowl cut

[Agatha]

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Donna Waif who has just had a baby boy. Her sister Vicki is also due any day now. :) :)

www.thewaifs.com

[what]

oh yay

[:: katie b ::]

noice.

[bek]

thats awesome! thanks for the link

[Agatha]

Vicki Waif has also just had a baby boy!!

[:: katie b ::]

w00t for the simpsons !

[what]

hot! yay.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/jennifek/vikki.jpg

[:: katie b ::]

bump.

i freakin love this band. donna is my hero.

[lozzy]

good idea bumping the thread katie. we gotta spread the waifs love. especially before they come up in the voting.

[what]

waifs are the shit. THE shit.

[MISTER WOO]

I got there A BRIEF HISTORY cd,it is very bloody awesome:D

I love there songs,London Still is my fav & Crazy Train is my second Fave:)

[Tribal_Drummer]

waifs = love.

[:: katie b ::]

donna = love.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/katy-b/donna.jpg

[STUIE]

I love Crazy train - live at waveaid

[MISTER WOO]

I love this babds style,such a reat sense of rhythm.

They are Ace:)

[what]

oh josh you so fine.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/jennifek/Waifs6.jpg

[Bocks]

thats me

[Agatha]

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6510/baby20short20sleeve20green20lo.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=baby20short20sleeve20green20lo.jpg)

WAIFS BABY T-SHIRT - so so cute!

[:: katie b ::]

oh but have u seen THE baby. HUH HUH HUH???????

yieow. connected i am. connected.

[Yaz]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm josh

[Nat]

I got there A BRIEF HISTORY cd,it is very bloody awesome:D

I love there songs,London Still is my fav & Crazy Train is my second Fave:)

On who's reccomendation by the way? :D
Thank you Nat...
...but I have to thank you back for the Katie Melua introduction.

Frohe Weihnachten,
Nat

[MISTER WOO]

On who's reccomendation by the way? :D
Thank you Nat...
...but I have to thank you back for the Katie Melua introduction.

Frohe Weihnachten,
Nat
Yeah too right,you i must thank for that introduction,
You always did have an ear for the music i like:)

Frohe Weihnacten,
Dave:D

[bek]

I love the Waifs more and more everyday!!!! <3
At the moment i'm loving
"I've arrived at that place where my tolerance gave way and i struggle to hold my head up high"
Waifs = Love

[lozzy]

<3

does anyone have the other versions of Biilly Jones?
other than the rap version that's on A Brief History?

[:: katie b ::]

<3

does anyone have the other versions of Biilly Jones?
other than the rap version that's on A Brief History?
i think i do lozzeh

[bek]

i dont yet but i got cd vouchures for christmas and i plan on getting older waif cd's so i'll let you know if/ when i get it

[Yaz]

Oh my god Billy Jones! Oh shit Billy Jones! Honey you can call me Jane

this song is hell funny!! we cranked up the waifs on our roadtrip. WOot

[Cactus]

yeah i have the 3 versions.

- the rap version - A Brief History
- the jazz version - Shelter Me
- the ballad - The Waifs

I like the ballad the best, rap one is so funny tho!

Cactus

[bek]

I just got the waif's older two albums, its cool to hear the original versions of all the songs! they're so different.
Lozzy i'd be happy to copy them so you can get the Billy Jeans if you like. Just let me know :)

[lozzy]

i downloaded a version yerterday but i'm not sure which one it is...
i think it might've been the version from the self titled album.

sooo different.

i'll get back to you on that bek, thanks :)

[:: katie b ::]

i downloaded a version yerterday but i'm not sure which one it is...
i think it might've been the version from the self titled album.

sooo different.

i'll get back to you on that bek, thanks :)
remind me to send u 'intimate' loz. from their self titled album. sex.

[lozzy]

remind me to send u 'intimate' loz. from their self titled album. sex.
otay. <3

i was planning to get all their albums eventually. i just haven't got around to it.

[what]

omg how good would a waifs max session be? mmmm sex. everyone email max.

[STUIE]

A little birdy told me that the waifs management was offered by MAXtv but turned it down. :eek: The bird kinda shut right up there and wouldnt tell me why. I'll bet it was $$$ relatedthough :mad:

[lozzy]

Damn you Waifs.

Do MAX.

GOSH!

[cecilia]

A little birdy told me that the waifs management was offered by MAXtv but turned it down. :eek: The bird kinda shut right up there and wouldnt tell me why. I'll bet it was $$$ relatedthough :mad:
ur little birdy rocks.. (nothing sexual meant)

[STUIE]

ur little birdy rocks.. (nothing sexual meant)

Yeah it's quick with the info, but its slow as in paying me back money it owes

As for the sexual side - I'm not sure I quite fancy the bird in that manner... but i suppose stranger things have happened :eek:

[Shenelle]

OMg - i had a weird dream about the Waifs last night.

[bek]

share it...

[Shenelle]

I dont remember it - but I remember that it was odd. I was having a nightmare - but I remember waking up and wanting to go and dream the rest of it. Weird hey!

[bek]

awww i hate when that happens!! and you wanna go back to sleep and finish the dream!! oh wells...any dream with the waifs in it must have been good!

[BrookiE]

What are they up to??

[cirrol]

Nothing, the girls are busy beign mums and josh is touring with missy.

[cecilia]

so i'm really interested in the artworks that are displayed in Art Express everyear and this year i was amazed to see so many artworks with great aussi musicians as their subject matter. In this case.. here is one that displays the Waifs. it's from this years Art Express exhibition.

Basically this artwork is based on the girl in the middle and her musical influences surround her. I noticed Josh.. and then the rest popped into mind..
so here is a pic of it -

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1177/thewaifs5pv.jpg

[randomlesbian]

Basically this artwork is based on the girl in the middle and her musical influences surround her.

yeah when someone described that particular artwork to me i thought it sounded kinda unoriginal and non-art express worthy. but it looks like she can draw pretty well, so that sorta makes up for lack of imagination i guess.

did you see the artwork that was models of lambs, with the wool made from scraps of girls hair? now that was creative.

[cecilia]

yeah when someone described that particular artwork to me i thought it sounded kinda unoriginal and non-art express worthy. but it looks like she can draw pretty well, so that sorta makes up for lack of imagination i guess.

did you see the artwork that was models of lambs, with the wool made from scraps of girls hair? now that was creative.
i did. i do however has photos of every single artwork from the exhibition if you want them.. because i bought the interactive CD that came with it. :)

[MISTER WOO]

Thats really nice artwork,i always liked the waifs:)

[randomlesbian]

i did. i do however has photos of every single artwork from the exhibition if you want them.. because i bought the interactive CD that came with it. :)
serious? can you post it or pm it to me or something please? thats my friends work and im such an idiot for not going to check it out when they were on display in David Jones window and now they're gone...

[lozzy]

front row centre for their wollongong gig!!!
HELL YEH!! :D

[kaz]

front row centre for their wollongong gig!!!
HELL YEH!! :D
front row centre for sydney...






.... ok, its standing... but I will be front row centre and the stupid Enmore didnt put the standing behind the seated this time :)

[meags]

im yet to get a ticket, but im planning to

[funky monkey]

i cant go to the melb gig:(
but.. their comming to ballarat in october yaya.. i'm there

[kaz]

If anyone wants a ticket to the Sydney gig, Enmore on the 11th Oct I have a spare for sale, cost price.

[katie_ku]

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22260729-5003421,00.html

This was a good article in the Sunday Mail on the Weekend.

[LindaM]

In case anyone is interested - just found out that John Butler Trio and The Waifs are playing A Day On The Green at Bimbadgen Estate in the Hunter Valley on the 9th February. They are also joined by Claire Bowditch and the Feeding Set.

Sounds like fun! Tickets are on sale at members prices at the moment until Sunday.

[lozzy]

word on the street is JBT and the Waifs will be doing an enmore gig too.
keep your eyes peeled it will sell out fast.

[LindaM]

The enmore would be great - so much easier to get to!!
I will keep an ear out - let me know if you hear anything!

[Mel!]

oh really!
itd be sweet if they did.
Ill keep an eye out
but if anyone finds out before me could ya let me know too it would greatly appreciated :) Thanks

[ineedmoses]

AHHHHH!! HUGE waifs fan!! they r so amazing! apart from missy they r the best people in the world! i saw them play in october. AMAZING! i was front row too :p i almost cried it was THAT good! sorry about my caps lock...it happends when i get excited about something

[LindaM]

AHHHHH!! HUGE waifs fan!! they r so amazing! apart from missy they r the best people in the world! i saw them play in october. AMAZING! i was front row too :p i almost cried it was THAT good! sorry about my caps lock...it happends when i get excited about something

I hear you- I love them too. I saw them at the Enmore and they were awesome! I just bought a ticket to the Bimbadgen gig - I was too excited to wait to see if they are playing enmore again. Although I will go to that too!!

[ineedmoses]

I hear you- I love them too. I saw them at the Enmore and they were awesome! I just bought a ticket to the Bimbadgen gig - I was too excited to wait to see if they are playing enmore again. Although I will go to that too!!
im going to see them again in febuary with john butler and clare bowditch, i cant wait! its going to be awsome!

[LindaM]

Where are you seeing them?

[funky monkey]

Where are you seeing them?
Ballarat.. feb 2nd... with me!!
thanks for the ticket steph:)
cant wait!!
last time.. we both pretty much cried!!! we were right in front of josh:eek:
the waifs jbt and clare bowditch on the same day... we'll go into shock

[James]

jst listened to them! :)

[lozzy]

Enmore tickets on sale Jan 3 from ticketek :)

[Mel!]

Enmore tickets on sale Jan 3 from ticketek :)
Sweet hope i have money :)

[ineedmoses]

Where are you seeing them?

yeah feb 2nd in ballarat. guna be amazing

[Mel!]

sweet got tix to enmore!!
Whos going to this?
I wanna meet people :)

[kaz]

I got tix to both the enmore and hunter, but not sure if I'm going to go to both tho

[lozzy]

I got my ticket :)

[Tribal_Drummer]

mmm how good is sundirtwater!

[MISTER WOO]

STAY is excellent,cant wait to hear the album:)

[katie_ku]

Yay! Going to Waifs/John Butler in Feb!!!!!

[TheSpecialTwo_TreeGirl]

I love The Waifs. My Mum and I have seen them twice live now. We seen them once when they were the support act for Keith Urban and we saw their very own tour late last year.

Their music is so relaxing and awesome. :) I enjoy listening to it alot! :):)

[funky monkey]

i saw them last night they were AWESOME!!!!:eek:
we got front row so that was even better but they played sooo well.... the set was really good had old stuff and new they played gillian and take it in which are a couple of my favs.. they also played temptation which i hadnt heard before!
later in the show they came back on with jbt clare bowditch and epicure and sung from little things big things grow- highlight of the night!!!
i love how they interact with the audience!!
hehehe and i think donna liked the talking card thing we made them and she gave me and steph a big wave cos in the card we said to give us a wave....
anyhoo just thought i'd give my wrap of the night and to wrap it up... it was amazing!!!

[lozzy]

pretty excited about thursday.

[kaz]

pretty excited about thursday.
Same :D

[Mel!]

pretty excited about thursday.
Same as well! :D

[LindaM]

Off to see them this arvo at Bimbadgen! Lets just hope the thunder, lightning and rain stays away.....

[katie_ku]

Are there any updates on new stuff?

[MISTER WOO]

missed there uk tour,shame,i like this band:)