Can they play? Check.
Is the band tight? Double check.
Do they rock? You betcha.
Have they great songs?
Just check their CDs or my review here.
Did they do great covers?
A bulldozing rendition of The Beatles' Helter Skelter and a
rollicking version of David Bowie's All The Young Dudes.
Were they loud?
Fact is, the band was great and most songs were beefed up, given a terrific boost live; so much so, vocals (Both frontman John Gourley's and the band's backing) should have been twice as high in the mix.
I was expecting sweet psychedelic pop/rock but was surprisingly (& pleasantly) served muscular, steroided rock bordering on Metal! Only unfortunate casualty of the night was John's sometimes soulful and funky croon which was largely drowned by a band in top form.
Special mention must go to Sydney support band Guineafowl who held their own with a great selection of indie songs and Louisiana-based Givers who shared the bill with their take on alternate Calypso-Ragga rock. They had a track which featured flutes and was almost Canton-flavoured. Tiffany Lamson (on percussion duties) was especially impressive as she banged on those poor drums (in unison with Kirby Campbell, drums) within an inch of their lives...
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