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The Mess Hall

The Mess Hall
Background information
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresBlues rock, indie rock, garage rock
Years active2001–2011, 2015
LabelsShock Records
Ivy League Records
Past membersJed Kurzel
Cec Condon
Anthony Johnsen
Justin Kurzel
WebsiteOfficial website

The Mess Hall were a two-piece drums and guitar combo based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in "raw, edgy bluesy rock." The band consisted of Jed Kurzel (lead vocals/guitar) and Cec Condon (drums/backing vocals) for most of its tenure. The band was often praised for its live shows: "When plugged in and turned up," wrote The Sydney Morning Herald, "the duo produce enough energy to power a house full of floodlights."[1] The band released four studio albums before amicably parting in 2011. They reunited for a series of shows in 2015.

History

2001-2004: Early days

The Mess Hall originally formed as a trio: Jed Kurzel on lead vocals and guitar, his brother Justin on bass, and Anthony "AJ" Johnsen on drums and backing vocals. After Justin's departure a few months after forming, Jed Kurzel and Anthony Johnsen began playing shows as a duo in 2001. They quickly gained a reputation as a live act. They also recorded their self-titled lo-fi album, to distribute at live events. In 2003, the band signed with Shock Records and released the EP, Feeling Sideways. Produced by Matt Lovell (Something for Kate) and Chris Joannou (Silverchair), the short album earned an ARIA nomination for Best Independent Release.[2] In early 2004, Johnsen left the band and was replaced by drummer Cec Condon[3] of The Tremors and Mexico City.

2005-2006 :Notes from a Ceiling

In 2005, The Mess Hall released their second studio album, Notes From A Ceiling. Jed Kurzel said the only recollection he has of recording the album is that Cec Condon nearly set fire to the studio whilst barbecuing, and that while he was suffering vertigo, the attending doctor was more interested in whether the band were touring on the next Big Day Out than attending to his illness.[4]

2007-2011: Devil's Elbow, For the Birds and hiatus

During September 2007, The Mess Hall signed to Ivy League Records and released their third album, Devils Elbow. Soon after its release, the album won the Australian Music Prize, gifting the band $25,000 in prize money. As their momentum started, the Mess Hall also won the support slot for the Foo Fighters' Australian tour.

The Mess Hall released their fourth and final album, For the Birds, on 13 November 2009 in Australia. The first single released from the album was "Bell". Kurzel and Condon last performed together in 2011, as members of Noah Taylor & The Sloppy Boys. Condon joined The Cops, while Kurzel focused on film scoring full-time.

2015: reunion

The band returned to playing shows in 2015. The band performed on New Year's Day at Sydney's Vic on the Park and at Wollongong's Farmer & The Owl Festival before returning to inactivity.

Tours

The band have played on the same bill as[5] Tenacious D, You Am I, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The Strokes, Kings of Leon and Jet as well as playing at the Splendour in the Grass, Homebake, Falls and Big Day Out festivals. They have toured to Japan[1] and the USA, including performances at SXSW[6] in Austin. The band has such covers on their live set list such as Nirvana's "Breed" and Mudhoney's "Touch Me I'm Sick". They also supported fellow Aussie rockers Wolfmother on several dates of their 2005 Dimensions tour.

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
The Mess Hall
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: The Mess Hall
  • Format: CD
Notes from a Ceiling
  • Released: June 2005
  • Label: Cayman Island Mafia Records (CIM0105)
  • Format: CD, Digital
Devils Elbow
For the Birds

Extended Plays

Title Album details
Feeling Sideways
  • Released: May 2003
  • Label: Cayman Island Mafia Records (CIM0103)
  • Format: CD

Singles

Title Year Album
"Evelyn 2005 non album single
"Pills" Notes from a Ceiling
"Metal and Hair"
"Keep Walking" 2007 Devils Elbow
"Pulse"
"Bell" 2009 For the Birds

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2003 Feeling Sideways Best Independent Release Nominated [7][1]
2005 Matt Lovell for Notes from a Ceiling Engineer of the Year Won
Chris Joannou & The Mess Hall for Notes from a Ceiling Producer of the Year Nominated

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2005[8] Notes from a Ceiling Australian Music Prize Nominated [8]
2007 Devils Elbow Australian Music Prize Won
2009 For the Birds Australian Music Prize Nominated

Jack Awards

  • 2006 Jack Awards, Best Live Band
  • 2006 Jack Awards, Best Lead Guitarist - Jed Kurzel[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Songwriters: The Mess Hall". Mushroom Music. 2005. Archived from the original on 4 April 2006. Retrieved 2 June 2006.
  2. ^ "The Mess Hall:Poised To Release New Dirty Blues". Faster Louder. 2004. Archived from the original on 17 July 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2006.
  3. ^ "THe Mess Hall - Jed Engine". X-press Online. 2005. Retrieved 1 June 2006. [dead link]
  4. ^ "Notes From A Ceiling". Australian Music Online. 2005. Archived from the original on 9 September 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2006.
  5. ^ "Homebake 2003 bands". Homebake.com.au. 2003. Archived from the original on 16 June 2005. Retrieved 5 June 2006.
  6. ^ "SxSW Welcome An Australasian Talent Influx". Faster Louder. 2006. Archived from the original on 12 January 2006. Retrieved 2 June 2006.
  7. ^ "ARIA Awards Best Independent Release". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Winners & Shortlists". australian music prize. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  9. ^ "The Jack Awards Nominees Announced". undercover.com.au. 2006. Archived from the original on 28 August 2006. Retrieved 5 June 2006.

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