So... recent days has seen me looking at a number of bands I'd never caught (and some I'd never even heard of before). Yes, i even ventured into Kings Cross to do this. It is here that i'm going to describe some of these bands. Three of them, to be exact.
Fresh from, I'm sure, a horrendously long drive from Melbourne to Sydney, to be greeted by the aforementioned short-skirted "ladies" of the World Bar. Then being squished onto a stage the size of a small car, Melbourne four-piece, Three Month Sunset, weren't phased (although the case of the missing felafel still continues) and managed to pull off an excellent set.
One more thing.....Britpop... this saturday!
So.... I haven't been to the World Bar since the Kings Cross Hotel shut up shop for renovations and Loaded had to move there (and it's been quite a while since it moved elsewhere - even to the point that i have no idea where it is these days).
Firstly I'd like to commend the World Bar clientele, in general, for providing the first instalment of entertainment for the evening. I've never seen such "ladies". No, i don't lead that much of a sheltered life.... i guess i just don't go to places where girls, who wear dresses that only barely cover their arses, hang out. Special mention also goes out to the gang of Russell Brand impersonators who were also loitering up the back.
Three Month Sunset
How could i describe their sound? Let's see.... well, it's mellow, but loud; melodic, but not to the point where any of the songs are likely to get stuck in your head (a good thing or a bad thing - you can decide); the female vocals contrasting with the rest of the bass, bass and (very interesting) guitar. Not your traditional instrumental line-up, but works really well.
Possibly not the cuppatea of the majority of the crowd. Admittedly, this style of music is not something that the majority of World Bar patrons would be accustomed to. However, there were clearly a handful of the audience really appreciating the sounds. Three Month Sunset - keep your eyes peeled for a show near you (I'm looking at you, people in Melbourne)
29th May - Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne w/The Black Ryder
12th June - Pong, Melbourne w/Andrew Keese & The Associates
Website: http://www.myspace.com/4112338
Deep Sea Arcade
I'd, previous to this night, had it drilled into me that "Deep Sea Arcade are one of the best Sydney bands... blah blah blah" (i think that's how it was said), so therefore i had pretty high hopes as i walked into the room and witnessed them dancing on the stage to the beastie boys track that was being played by the between-band DJ's. I'd really only heard one of their songs prior to this night, Don't Be Sorry, and i was quite looking forward to it. Far more poppy than Three Month Sunset, but obviously with some of the same psychedelic influences. I was mostly impressed (and we all know how easily impressed i am) by their rendition of the Stone Roses, Waterfall.
Personally, I'd like to check them out in a different venue. I have a feeling that performing at the World Bar doesn't do anything to make a band sound good.
28th May - Rocket Bar, Adelaide w/Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!
3rd June - Oxford Art Factory, Sydney w/Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!
5th June - The Troubadour, Brisbane w/Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!
11th June - Newton Workers Club, Melbourne w/Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!
13th June - Come Together Festival, Sydney
Website: http://www.myspace.com/deepseaarcade
Sister Jane
On a slightly different note, I just wanted to mention Sister Jane, whom I happened to catch the Sunday night after the World Bar event. I always love seeing bands at the Lansdowne Hotel. Something about the freeness of it all (and the uber-cheap pub meals) that makes me content. I generally didn't expect a lot when I'm not paying.
This night saw Sister Jane supporting Three Month Sunset and Sounds Like Sunset (i lost count of the "sunset" related jokes - mind you i stopped counting after i heard the first one). Sister Jane were brilliant. Just what was needed to end quite a large weekend. They were energetic and loud. Almost a complete contrast to the bands on either side of them on the bill; more of a rock/blues kinda feel.... brilliant. Well worth tracking down again and viewing on a night that isn't a "school night".
Website: http://www.sisterjane.net
But that's all for now.
Sally
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