I've been slack with blogging about gigs so I'll try to catch up. Just lived through a hectic weekend. In the Australian Summer there's always lots of gigs on as artists tour and play the festival circuit. We often end up with really busy times. This weekend was especially nuts.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. If you haven't seen them live, get on it. Their recorded music is very eclectic and can be challenging but live they're unbelievably fun with a lively crowd. Honestly I never thought they were my thing, then went to a show and now I'm hooked.
Saturday night was supposed to be some down time. Then our mates put us on the door for Throwing Muses at The Factory around the corner from our place so we dragged ourselves off the couch and ducked around.
We saw Kristen Hirsch on her last solo tour and she's a mesmerising performer. She's tiny but she fills the stage with presence and incredible songs. Amazingly we even got to meet her afterwards and she was gracious and funny, having to socialise with the promoter's rando mates. Absolute legend!
Sunday night rolled around and the one we've been hanging out for. Parcels. On the Sydney Opera House steps!
Fortunately the weather improved from the oppressive heat of Saturday to be cool and breezy. Perfect for a cool and breezy band, seemingly made for outdoor stages. Fantastic set of good vibes and fun times.
Only one gig in the coming weekend!