Review: Powderchair

This gig was bloody awesome. I had big expectations and the boys delivered.

First cab off the rank was Silverchair. Well, before them was the support act - couldn't tell you who it was and I am glad I missed it. Because nerdboy and I would be late to our own funerals, we of course got there and Silverchair had already started. We arrived in the middle of their first song. The crowd were pretty low key during Silverchair, which made me think there were a lot of Powderfinger fans there. I was rockin' it out anyway, cause I love their stuff.

Paul Mac was working his magic, wearing a t-shirt saying 'Yoko Ono', which I thought was gold. Daniel Johns playing his guitar with his teeth was also pretty awesome. Don't know if his dentist would think the same way. 'Those Thieving Birds' and 'If You Keep Losing Sleep' were great from the Young Modern album. They finished off with 'Freak' which was fantastic.

Bernard (who looked ill) and the boys were up next, after a short break in between. They played a good selection from their current album and some goodies from the past. I was a bit emotional when they played some of their older stuff, cause that just reminds me of Oz and early days for me and nerdboy. They did go a bit over the top with some of the instrumental solos, which I always think are a bit of a wank.

They did an awesome job on 'Lost and Running', 'My Happiness' (of course) and 'These Days' was just brilliant. Lots of crowd participation, which was great.

The absolute highlight was both bands doing a combined effort at the end, which they apparently have not done for any other show so far. They sang 'Substitute' by The Who. Oh. My. God. Could it have gotten any better. All the young teenyboppers didn't know the song at all, but I was in my absolute element. What a choice pick!

All in all, a great gig. Couldn't say if either of them were better than the other. They were both great in their own way. I was also told today that they are touring the UK - will have to lock that one in.

I will try and post photies soon.

p.s. Yes, of course I wore earplugs. Am very chuffed at myself today for doing that.