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The Zoo - Sat Feb 27
Traditionally held at The Zoo, the fourth instalment of the annual Brisbane Sounds series is marked by diverse music on offer, an impressively healthy crowd and a Broncos fan-like collective sense of hometown pride – as Ben Salter profoundly declares later, “Brisbane’s got the best bands in the country – although Perth’s not too bad either; the rest can fuck right off!”
Looking endearingly geeky, the traditional instrument-utilising Lion Island kick off the night with a nice dose of indie-folk and alt-country. The next band on the bill – fuzz-friendly youngsters Dirtybird – are far more traditional in the “alt-rock trio” sense, hammering out a strongly garage-punk/grunge-inflected set that screams “‘90s revival”.
Things take a funky turn as Obese Records signees The Coalition Crew treat us to groovy hip hop bolstered by clipped guitar, phat bass and parping trumpet. The motif from The Saints’ Know Your Product makes for a cool throwback and Another Day In A Life is a reality snapshot sans Butterfingers-style boganness.
The US-bound Grand Atlantic’s performance is exactly what you’d expect from a hard-gigging rock band – crisp and punchy. Live staples Tripwires and She’s A Dreamer swirl, the cover of Custard’s Alone swings and trademark set closer Just Another Ghost Town swaggers like Mick Jagger in 1966.
Young upstarts The Cairos look curiously like Pseudo Echo circa Funkytown, but otherwise remain ‘80s cheese-free. With Regurgitator’s Black Bugs being tonight’s designated cover for the four-piece, post-punk-influenced numbers like Whales, Batman and Listening Party showcase a promising band that could break out of town if given a few more strong hooks.
Playing in a stripped-down format, honorary headliners The Gin Club mainly air The Drones-hued material from forthcoming album Death Wish, with crowd-pleasers Days and Drug Flowers thrown in for a good measure. Head Ginner Ben Salter provides the highlight by bashing out a vigorous solo cover of Not From There’s Sich Offnen, spitting German lyrics to make Heinz Riegler proud. Brisvegas represent!
DENIS SEMCHENKO
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