October 3 Woolly Mammoth: Earlier this year Ben Lee performed in a few venues to promote the release of his new album ‘ Love is the great rebellion’, and promised that they were simply warm up shows for the big tour in October. Now it is October and Ben Lee is back. Supporting Ben on…
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[Live Review] Bec Laughton
Taking to the stage in a cute red dress, her curly red locks tied into a pony tail Bec Laughton takes her place in front of the microphone at The Bearded Lady for a brief return to home town Brisbane. This evening her full band are not with her, there are no back up singers…
[ Live Review] Maroon 5
Sitting in the wings waiting to enter the press pit, neon yellow media sticker placed firmly on my chest to identify me as a Photographer, the nervous energy builds in my chest. Final camera checks are done as the adrenalin pumps through my veins. There is no time for preparation, no chance to survey the…
[Live Review] Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons Brisbane Riverstage September 5 : Triple J winners British India warmed up the 5,000 strong crowd at the Brisbane Riverstage as an eclectic mix of young hipsters, parents and children came out to see Imagine Dragons perform under the stars on the warm spring evening. The Las Vegas natives proved that they had…
[Live Review] The Last Flapper
The Last Flapper Brisbane Fringe Festival Starring Rebecca Elise Lamb Reload Cafe, August 22: There is nothing more tragic to live your life in another person’s shadow. To be talented and beautiful and never get recognition for that. The life of Zelda Fitzgerald was such a tragic tale, always in the shadow of her famous…
[Live Review] Counting Crows
The opening bars of classic Bill Wither’s song Lean on Me blare out from the speakers to herald the arrival of Counting Crows. Taking to the stage the crowd enthusiastically welcome a band that are veterans of the music industry. Launching to fame in the mid-1990s after the death of Kurt Cobain with a…
[Live Review] Jeff Martin
Jeff Martin The Zoo Friday, March 20 In a dark dingy, poorly lit pub known as The Zoo, Jeff Martin comes on stage, surrounded by guitars and some casually draped velvet. He takes a seat and tells us that he finds it incredible that people have come out this evening because “It is…
[Live Review] Vance Joy
Vance Joy The Tivoli It was a warm night when hipsters and house wives alike gathered at The Tivoli to see the sold out concert for Vance Joy. Even the guy busking outside for money to buy a ticket to see the show couldn’t contain his excitement to be able to witness Vance’s first…
[Live Review] Soundwave
Soundwave 2015 Feburary 28- March 01 This year’s Soundwave saw some of the heavy weights of both grunge and metal come out in full force for the two day extravaganza of live music that was a feast for music lovers of all ages. Headlining the two day event were Slipnot, Slash, Fall Out Boy, The…
[Live Review] The Basics
The Basics Valentines Day Busk GOMA It was a warm Valentine’s Day night for the lovers and lost souls alike on the warm Saturday evening when The Basics took to the stage. Warm air and love filled the night as the band played a mixture of covers and originals. Consisting of Wally de Backer (better…