Monday, May 23, 2005

BOB MOOG'S BIRTHDAY
Clan Analogue celebrates
Hopetoun Hotel
Sunday 23 May


This has been a week of amazing live music for me. Just when I start giving up on the Sydney scene, turning to internet radio for most of my entertainment needs, things change.

Clan Analogue celebrated it's geeky roots yesterday in homage to Moog. Everyone dragged their synths out. Freeman Lowell, appearing as Valley Forge kicked off the live electro with one solid, chunky track after another. The mood of the night stayed up with Lunar Module, Electroteque, Bleepin DJs and Dsico.

We had a few technical problems at the beginning of our set, but once it was sorted, I feel that we pulled out one of our most powerful live shows yet as a group. We're still adapting to working with Robbie's drumming, getting to know each other musically. Last night we were fusing as a band, with Robbie proudcing some pretty tricky, catchy grooves.

Severed Heads ended the night in style. Tom Ellard's audiovisual show took my mind to so many different spaces. The clarity of the video and soundscapes leapt out at the audience. He's a true master of his art.

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Other highlights of the week were playing with Metal Dog and the Werewolves at the Annandale Hotel. OK, it was mid-week and raining, but people still had a great time. At first I thought the mixing of electronic and heavy rock styles wouldn't work, but it seemed to come off somehow. And boy, does Metal Dog know how to push that PA!

Then on Thursday I saw the Rockafella's from Wollongong playing at Spectrum. Hammering out song after song, these guys have a punk edge and attitude I haven't experienced for ages. Rob Younger popped up to join the band for an encore, belting out MC5 and Stooges tracks. Oh, the fun.

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