Category: Live Shows

Zac Brown Band – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – April 1, 2015

Zac Brown Band – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – April 1, 2015

After enduring the world’s seventeenth longest line to get into the venue, this country loving crowd have turned out in droves to catch one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen in the Zac Brown Band. Now the last time we saw ZBB back in 2013 I was blown away so tonight I’m looking forward to seeing the band in […]

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Switchfoot – The Hi-Fi, Sydney – April 1, 2015

Switchfoot – The Hi-Fi, Sydney – April 1, 2015

Review by: Gwendolyn Lee Arriving at The Hi-Fi once doors opened, I was met with the longest line I’ve ever seen at the venue, especially this early into the night, travelling all the way down the side of the venue and across to the car park. Tonight was going to be a great night to see Switchfoot live once again, […]

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David Ellefson – The Factory Theatre, Sydney – March 26, 2015

David Ellefson – The Factory Theatre, Sydney – March 26, 2015

They always say that there’s a first time for everything, so here I am at The Factory Theatre in Sydney to see not only a spoken word tour, but my first experience in seeing one. So a pretty good way to start is with David Ellefson, Megadeth’s co-founder and bass player, but more on him shortly… Carbon Black open proceedings […]

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Europe / Black Star Riders – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London – March 21, 2015

Europe / Black Star Riders – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London – March 21, 2015

This was the second of two nights in London, and the last night of the 15 date UK tour for this cracking double bill, and on early arrival at the venue, there were already two long lines of people queuing for the doors – 40 minutes prior to them opening. Despite the competition from the 6 nations rugby, this was […]

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Night Ranger – O2 Academy Islington – London – March 12, 2015

Night Ranger – O2 Academy Islington – London – March 12, 2015

Turning up at the O2 Academy Islington half an hour before the doors opened, I was surprised to find a couple of hundred people already in the queue….many of the potential audience would already have gone off to North Wales for HRH AOR, so it was excellent to walk in to find the 800 capacity venue pretty well full. There […]

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Soundwave – Day 2 – Olympic Park, Sydney – March 1, 2015

Soundwave – Day 2 – Olympic Park, Sydney – March 1, 2015

It’s weird, it’s come around so quick that I feel like I was only just at Soundwave yesterday… oh wait… that’s right, welcome to Day 2 of the Soundwave extravaganza… now after yesterday I’m sore and weary but that doesn’t stop me getting in nice and early and already losing about 15kgs from sweat in the most ridiculous heat possible, […]

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Soundwave – Day 1 – Olympic Park, Sydney – February 28, 2015

Soundwave – Day 1 – Olympic Park, Sydney – February 28, 2015

Well here we are again, trusty old Soundwave… This will be our sixth time covering the festival and we get to do it twice… Yeah in 2015 Soundwave is one louder taking on a two day monster. Today obviously is day 1… As I sit here on the train I reminisce, how many times have I done this Journey thinking […]

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Incubus / Antemasque / Le Butcherettes – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 27, 2015

Incubus / Antemasque / Le Butcherettes – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 27, 2015

As I caught the Incutrain on my way to Incubus tonight I was thinking how I’d never seen them before and that somewhat confused me, as I’ve always been a fan of what they’ve done but have no idea why I haven’t. So tonight, that changes… Le Butcherettes are on nice and early and although there’s only no word of […]

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Lamb of God / Killer Be Killed – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 26, 2015

Lamb of God / Killer Be Killed – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 26, 2015

Gotta love a week where we cover Roxette and the next night we’re all about the METALLLLLL at Lamb of God and Killer Be Killed for their Sidewave… As the show isn’t even close to starting, many people behind me are clearly peaking to early, they are pumped. It’s actually quite cute as they are shouting out lyrics and getting […]

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Roxette – ‘On The Steps’, Sydney Opera House – February 25, 2015

Roxette – ‘On The Steps’, Sydney Opera House – February 25, 2015

Roxette, you know the songs, you know the sound and you know ‘The Look’ (pun intended) but for 30 years the Swedish powerhouse have been making music and tonight here to showcase the hits of their career they couldn’t have picked a better place to do it than on the steps of the iconic Sydney Opera House. Boom Crash Opera […]

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Slash / Steel Panther – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – February 24, 2015

Slash / Steel Panther – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – February 24, 2015

What a pairing! This Sidewave is one for the rockers, when you take a band from day one of Soundwave and a band from day two of Soundwave and put them together, what have you got? Slash Panther! Well, that’s what I’m calling it… This one is going to be off the charts, so without further ado, it’s almost 7pm […]

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The Gaslight Anthem – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – January 31, 2015

The Gaslight Anthem – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – January 31, 2015

Now, If there’s a band that I’ve really attached to over the last few years it’s The Gaslight Anthem, particularly when an album like ‘Handwritten’ was my album of the year in 2012, so seeing them live only for the second time tonight is something I’ve been looking forward to, so let’s see how the last few years has been […]

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Catfish and The Bottlemen – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney – January 19, 2015

Catfish and The Bottlemen – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney – January 19, 2015

It’s always exciting to me when a band is touring Australia for the first time, there’s just that anticipation, not only from the concert goers, but I’d be assuming from the band, the questions of ‘oh my god, I wonder if anyone will turn up?’ and ‘Do people even know us there?’ and for the punters, ‘Man, I hope I’m […]

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Joe Satriani – The State Theatre, Sydney – November 6, 2014

Joe Satriani – The State Theatre, Sydney – November 6, 2014

OK, so I’ve never had the opportunity to review an instrumental show so tonight, what better way to pop my cherry than with arguably one of, if not the best guitarists you’ll ever hear. Joe Satriani. Within seconds of taking the stage, the entire audience is mesmerised, this cat can play, and I mean play. If this first song is […]

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The Tea Party – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – October 15, 2014

The Tea Party – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – October 15, 2014

In 2012 The Tea Party reformed, to a big Australian tour, recorded a live DVD and they were back. Went off to write and record an album and 1, 2, skip a few here we are two years on seeing The Tea Party again. This time in a theatre and I’m looking forward to seeing them here, as I feel […]

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The Script – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – October 14, 2014

The Script – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – October 14, 2014

If there’s one thing I love about these small exclusive type shows it’s that the lucky 1,100 or so here are here as fans, they know these songs, they love this band and compared to an arena where you’ll get the casual ‘oh I’ll go and check them out’ type person, here we have fans who snapped up these tickets […]

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Anberlin – The Final Tour – The Roundhouse, Sydney – September 7, 2014

Anberlin – The Final Tour – The Roundhouse, Sydney – September 7, 2014

It was exactly a year ago to the day that Anberlin were in Sydney on tour, and I was reviewing them at the Hi-Fi. Tonight for the final time, here I am at The Roundhouse to say goodbye to this band that Australia and myself loves so much. I managed to catch the last few songs from Breakaway who from […]

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You Me At Six & Tonight Alive – The Roundhouse, Sydney – September 6, 2014

You Me At Six & Tonight Alive – The Roundhouse, Sydney – September 6, 2014

Even well before the doors open at The Roundhouse tonight there are so many people lined up, eagerly waiting to get inside to this sold out show staring the perfect pairing of You Me At Six and Tonight Alive. I know that I’ll be standing at the back tonight as there’s no way I’m getting anywhere near this pit tonight. […]

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Biffy Clyro – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – September 5, 2014

Biffy Clyro – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – September 5, 2014

After their amazing run in February for Soundwave, Biffy Clyro have returned to our shores twice in one year to give those that may have missed them then the chance to marvel at one of the most amazing live bands I’ve ever witnessed. Calling All Cars get the job of warming up the crowd tonight and doing their best to […]

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Courtney Love – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – August 24, 2014

Courtney Love – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – August 24, 2014

I’m honestly quite intrigued as to what tonight will bring… so let’s see… The Mercy Kills get the opening slot tonight and do a good job of warning up those that are here in preparation for Courtney. Their songs are a whole lot of rock and roll with a two girl and two guy formula in the band the balance […]

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Hanson – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – August 8, 2014

Hanson – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – August 8, 2014

Just shy of two years ago I saw Hanson at this same venue and it was absolutely chock a block then, and from everything I’ve heard tonight will be no different. Here promoting their new album ‘Anthem’ the boys are back to perform, to entertain, and to once again hopefully shut those people up that may just still be a […]

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Skid Row / Ugly Kid Joe – The Hi Fi, Sydney – April 27, 2014

Skid Row / Ugly Kid Joe – The Hi Fi, Sydney – April 27, 2014

Sunday night in Sydney and it’s time to rock! Two of the ‘oh wow I remember them’ bands from the late 80’s / early 90’s in Skid Row and Ugly Kid Joe are in Australia and judging by not only the crowd here tonight but from what I’ve seen at the other cities, people are still interested and that makes […]

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Thirty Seconds to Mars – Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney – March 29, 2014

Thirty Seconds to Mars – Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney – March 29, 2014

After postponing this tour from last August, Thirty Seconds To Mars are now back to give Australia the shows they have been waiting for and tonight is Sydney’s turn and it seems the pent up excitement is well and truly there. White Lies from London are here to open up the show tonight and after what felt like a tiny […]

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Living Colour / Alter Bridge – The Hi Fi, Sydney – February 25, 2014

Living Colour / Alter Bridge – The Hi Fi, Sydney – February 25, 2014

A sold out crowd in Sydney tonight pretty much says it all, this is going to be one amazing musical laden evening. A subdued opening to the Living Colour set tonight with Corey Glover looking more like he’s up for a round of golf than here to rock out, even with this slower opener, a cover of the Robert Johnson […]

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Rob Zombie, Korn & Mushroomhead – the Big Top Luna Park, Sydney – February 24, 2014

Rob Zombie, Korn & Mushroomhead – the Big Top Luna Park, Sydney – February 24, 2014

Tonight is going to be fun! I arrive what I thought was early, but find Mushroomhead already halfway through their set, but in watching this band, they are the perfect choice to open tonight’s show and as per their set at Soundwave they are getting the crowd going early and are heavy as all hell. This almost rap rock metal is […]

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Soundwave – Olympic Park, Sydney – February 23, 2014

Soundwave – Olympic Park, Sydney – February 23, 2014

Welcome to day two, I just flew in from Brisbane and boy are my arms tired… thank you, I’ll be here all week, try the veal… but here we are, Sydney Olympic Park for a much more familiar vibe for me. Thought I’d change it up a little today and check out some different bands today (besides a couple of […]

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Soundwave – RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane – February 22, 2014

Soundwave – RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane – February 22, 2014

This year I wanted to try something different, expand my Soundwave experience and see what it was like in a different city, so why not stop in on the first show of the tour, Brisbane… An unfamiliar lay out to me, but once in and with a map handy, it didn’t take long before I knew my way around and […]

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Sarah McLeod & Jeff Martin – The Basement, Sydney – February 6, 2014

Sarah McLeod & Jeff Martin – The Basement, Sydney – February 6, 2014

There are certain pairings in the world that just work, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Hall and Oates, Samson and Delilah, Batman and Robin and tonight, I’m hoping that Sarah McLeod and Jeff Martin can be added to that, as on paper this sounds just devine… Simon Meli is here to kick off the night and for those that have followed […]

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The Big Day Out – Olympic Park, Sydney – January 26, 2014

The Big Day Out – Olympic Park, Sydney – January 26, 2014

My how quickly these come around! It feels like only a few months ago I was on the way out to Olympic Park for this event and now 1, 2 skip a few, BDO 2014 is upon us. This year sees Pearl Jam headlining the show and I can’t wait… It’s an early start today as I head out as […]

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Paramore - photo by Annette Geneva

Paramore – Allphones Arena, Sydney – January 11, 2014

Well, here it is, my first show of the year, so there are expectations on this one to start the year with a bang, thankfully from all accounts this tour has been a monster and now my hopes are set high… Twenty One Pilots are up first to get the crowd warmed up with their interesting mix of pop rock […]

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