Live Reviews in Sydney
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Usually, when reviewing a band, you would expect that the main objective would be to actually SEE the band in question. But due to circumstances beyond my control I somehow managed to miss a ra... [more]
Despite a number of setbacks for the Beats on the Beach promoters – medalling councils, uncooperative local business and holding the event on the most hungover day of the year – New Years Day 2... [more]
2006/2007 saw the debut of a new summer festival for the central coast, the deceptively titled 'Beats on the Beach'. Now, I don't know about you guys, but when I see this title,... [more]
Bright Yellow are three teenagers, Chris Surgey, lead guitar and vocals, Jeff Fheys, bass and Toby Ryan on drums. They come from the NSW Central Coast and are touring nationally to promote thei... [more]
Aside from having a beautifully-crafted name and knowing that they hailed from Seattle, I must admit I didn’t know what to expect from Band Of Horses. Having been subject to a lot of hype in th... [more]
“Show us your pubes!” is not the kind of phrase you would expect to hear at a Tapes ‘N Tapes gig. Despite some ladies attempting to court the bunch through further outcries, very brief on-stage... [more]
Behind Crimson Eyes very recently did national tour so it was with much excitement that fans welcomed them back to Sydney so soon. Touring with their debut full-length
A Revelation for... [more]
The Golden Age and Children Collide were the first forms of entertainment and both had tight sets with neat songs. They were pretty good, and were suitable opening acts.
As Di... [more]
Being first on the bill,
Pomomofo received the envious opportunity to support one the world’s most brilliant musicians, but their opening slot meant that they played to a small crowd o... [more]
My friend has a beautiful velvet clutch that she refers to as the “Brass Monkey”, it reminds her of the very same venue that I find myself at…A quiet Thursday night in The Shire, front table of... [more]