Artist:The Government (VIC)

The Government – Bio (Short Version) Four piece no frills rock band formed in late 2007 in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Line up consists of Shaun McMahon (Vox/Guitars), Dale Ekers (Guitars), Matt Hocking (Drums) and James Isaacson (Bass). Recorded debut EP “Wait Till Dusk” with Davin Pidoto at Mainstage Studios. Handful of shows at usual Melbourne venues such as The Espy, Ruby’s Lounge yada yada. Brief hiatus mid 2008, returning to the stage in support of EP and debut single “Like I Want It”. Influences and comparisons to bands like The Vines, Foo Fighters, Grinspoon, Shihad and Smashing Pumpkins. Rehearsals conducted with pornography playing in background and the dimmer switch turned way down. The Government – Bio (Long Version) In late 2007, singer/guitarist Shaun McMahon entered a high stakes Texas Hold Em poker tournament hosted in the slimy underbelly of Bayswater, Victoria. With the minimum buy in at 10k, McMahon had to sell his car to even come near that kind of ...