
Gig Reviews (Page 59)





The worst part is just after you wake up, when the realisation comes. It’s Sunday. Gig last night. You were…


The opening act, Camilla, is charming if not polished.

I Like Cats are easily one of the most exciting and original bands to emerge from the depths of the…

Punters at the Cat and Fiddle were treated to a dazzling display of musicianship

If you’re lucky, from time to time you’ll encounter

When I think about the first time I saw ohana a few years back

If this was my Album launch, I’d be fucking stoked.

This is exactly what funky pirates would have blaring from their boats. It makes you want to put a parrot…

I was wary of this from the start.

Under the watchful eye of Yoda, at the charismatic Hopetoun hotel

The Annandale isn’t a big venue

Openers Lions At Your Door planted themselves squarely at the junction of indie-rock and electro-pop from the very first song.

I always feel like I’m in New York City when I walk into the Arts Factory.
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