{It's Official, I'm a TWT Groupie!}

Ok so it's no secret that there is a special place in my heart for Brisbane band The Trouble With Templeton. I've seen them play twice already and when the chance to head along to last weekends gig at The Zoo came up, I jumped at it.

I got to the venue not along after doors opened to see the band members along with other Brisbane music greats mingling with the slowly building crowd. A beer later and openers for the night and Triple J Unearthed High finalists Vancouver Sleep Clinic took to the stage. I was sitting when they started so they were heard before they were seen. The information my ears were getting did not compute with what my peepers eventually were seeing!

This band who have been compared to Bon Iver, have a mature and developed sound, like they have been at this for years and live they did not falter. When my eyes rose to the stage I was met with the image of five pre pubescent lads... I guess they are still in high school after all. They were amazing, angelic vocals, beautiful instrumentation and undulating synths, heaven to the ears and soul. I can only imagine what great things are yet to come from these lads. Haven't heard them? Have a listen now! https://soundcloud.com/vancouversleepclinic/vapour You won't regret it!

I'm writing this a whole week post gig (and the addition of tap king Lionel to my household) and as a result I can't actually recall who the second support act was... sorry, my bad. They were good, not bad but obviously didn't leave a lasting impression....maybe I was sooo excited for the TWT that I couldn't focus?

And then it was time for my favs to hit the stage! This was the best performance I have seen from them, they seemed at home playing in the Zoo and had the support of many - the gig was a sellout.

They started with well known track 'Six months in a Cast' and the crowd were singing their little hearts out in time with this rocking track. The set was over all to soon and as If I had some kind of unseen connection with Tom himself (I'd like to think we have a connection, he might disagree), they saved my favourite song off their album 'Rookie' till last. Keep and eye out for the release of single 'Lint' and see for yourself why I love this track so much!

It's a big week ahead for the Brisbane live music scene with Bigsound kicking off on Tuesday and you guessed it the TWT are playing!  They are keeping in good company with oodles of great acts joining the line up. Looking for something to do midweek? Come along and say hi, I'll be issuing wrist bands to all the lucky punters!

Happy Bigsound week, Gig on!

Kt