Venue: Kings Park, Perth
Date: 12th December 2016
Reviewed By: Espylyn
Melbourne Live Music movies state for a while....so be prepared!
Saturday 12th December 2015
As any Aussie knows, seeing a plethora of Aussie talent in one venue is a given highlight, add a glorious summers day, alcohol and the right combination of friends, and there you have a fantastic afternoon into the night out. Multitudes of picnic blankets, chairs and the aromatic presence of food is all around as I make my way into the venue. The food isn't too expensive but at nearly $40 a bottle for wine, I decide against that and then I walk on to find my seat.
The afternoon starts with the unstoppable Black Sorrows who could be the headline themselves, they pack a punch and erupt the crowd into a gaggle of excitable punters, showcasing hit after hit displaying the fact they still have got it. Joe Camelleri puts on a fantastic show as front man and the band rise up to meet him as they start the afternoon off with a huge bang.
Ross Wilson is up next, and again, what talent he is. You'll know him from his Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock days. His voice is still smooth as he sings "Come, said the Boy" and his moves still grace the stage. "Eagle Rock" is still a big crowd pleaser. Wilson is one of those musicians that I watch and realise I know more songs than I realise.
Daryl Braithwaite starts off little low on vocal range, his vocals pick up after a few songs before "All I Do". "Higher than Hope" and "As the Days go By" remain dancing hits throughout the crowd and the finale "Horses" receives the usual standing applause. Braithwaite holds the stage from start to finish.
Whilst the sun sets and the kookaburras swoop down to pinch food from patrons hands, the lights shine on and the band enters then John Farnham. Crowd starts to go nuts and Farnham burst into "Age of Reason" where the impeccable vocals take hold and reach the stars. With a beaming smile, chats with the crowd, accepting roses and gifts, Farnham performs such a solid performance that we all wonder why he quit touring years ago to then come back. Never leave your fans John, they need you. His band and backing singers are impressive too, professional to the end.
Songs included today are "No one Comes Close", "Don't you Know it's Magic", "Man of the Hour", "Pressure Down" and the huge hit "You're the Voice" complete with two pipers, it's smashes the crowds already worn out vocals and bursts with new life. Tonight's finale is "It's a Long Way to the Top", the classic AC/DC song.
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