Sauce

A variety of gigs on this night had me not sure where to go. Our esteemed editor got to pick, so I headed to The Brisbane. The night was launched by The Craves. I found their music OK, but it’s stuff I have heard many times before. I realise it was their first gig and they are young, but they have made the decision to come and play in a commercial situation, so you have to assume they think they are ready. I thought their playing was sloppy and predictable. I talked to a couple of friends there, and they thought I was being harsh. OK, but that is how I saw it. Sorry guys.

I think this was reinforced when the Bad Luck Charms hit the stage. A dynamic, original set that reminded me why I don’t like the JJJ/Pop Idol-sounding music that I had heard from the previous band, BLC really suit the Brisbane Hotel. It is the right size with the right PA to let them loose. It is such a shame that the band are breaking up, but I guess that is the nature of the beast.

Batrider were next up. An enjoyable set, but I have to say that, after BLC, they seemed a little flat to me. I asked others around me whether they thought the same and got mixed results. Their style was similar to BLC; indie rock that has a punk attitude. I struggled a bit with the lead singer’s guitar work. I did enjoy their set though, and there was a large crowd along for the gig who were obviously having a good time.

Overall, a very enjoyable night.

KEVIN GLEESON