After an exhausting week of working days at my paid job and nights at Bigsound I was feeling a little flat but hopeful that my favourite live act would inspire all remaining energy to surface and get my tooties a tapping at the very least.
Support act Okenyo opened the evening. Their lead singer and namesake, Zindzi Okenyo provided some powerhouse, soulful vocals that were backed by psychedelic rock guitar, mystical synths and reggae-esk drums. They were good but after a few tracks I found their sound a little same, same and got lost in conversation with some lovely ladies (who have impeccable taste in music) that I unexpectedly ran into. The highlight was watching the truly unique and thoroughly entertaining dance moves of the guitarist.
Next was Cub Sport (formerly Cub Scouts). Their name might have changed but their music and live performance remains just the same... freaking awesome! These Brisbane sweethearts are just adorable. Their baby faced look, 90's inspired fashion, undeniable musical talent and infectious tunes had the crowd captivated. The title track of their latest EP 'Paradise' and the song that started it all 'Evie' were stand outs.
Then it was the moment we had all been waiting for.... Jinja Safari took to the stage and they did not disappoint. The tootsies were certainly a tappin (I might have even managed a few jumps!)
The set was jammed packed full of energy and truckloads of fun! From repositioning the lead vocalist to the top of a table amongst the crowd, skilfully balancing on keyboard stands with keyboard held high above head, crowd surfing with said keyboard, seriously spectacularly sitar strumming and switching up instruments, this set had it all. The crowd went off and my energy levels improved ten fold. Jinja Safari still have a very firm grasp on the title of best live act for this music lover. It was all amazing but their cover of R. Kelly's 'Remix to Ignition' really went off. It was one big ol jar of awesomesauce!!
It was one hell of a night and the highlight of my weekend. Great food, great company and great live music! Next week is jam packed full of amazing artsy events with Brisbane Festival being in full swing. Make sure you head along over the next few weeks and catch some of the action. I'm off to see my favourite album of 2013 so far 'Not Art' by Big Scary performed live as part of the festival this Saturday night, Eeeeeee can't wait!!!
Suffering with Sundaynightitis? Why not check out next weeks events I envy and toe tappin tracks to lift your spirits!
Happy gigging,
Kt
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