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 Andy J Ryan Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Clue to Kalo, Anthony Rochester, Spectrum August 23rd 2007 Unfortunately a missed train meant that I jolly well missed part of Mr Rochester opening proceedings. Anthony is an utterly affable chap, just sporting a spiffing guitar and his invisible electrically provided backing band. The tunes were bright tales of awkwardness, worldly observations and tales delivered endearingly and oh so pleasantly, interspersed with pensive shuffling and not quite punchy banter between songs. Clue to Kalo were a musical menagerie, songs played out in between a music instrument swap-meet. In their brisk set the band members variously used a piano accordion, a harmonica, all manner of guitars - both acoustic and electric, a vibraphone, a keyboard and numerous other musical trinkets, not to mention liberal doses of hand-claps. Almost like Architecture in Helsinki, but with a stricter recruitment policy. Apologetically offering that they were from Adelaide, the band sure won some new fans, the crowd buoyantly smiled along, nodding serenely and quietly impressed. Then it was to Owen Ashworth, the chap who bills himself as Casiotone for the Painfully Alone. Alone was one thing he was not this evening, with the few gaps in the crowd readily filled by the time he commenced. Unlike many bands (and for that matter occasional overly exuberant early morning punters) who have graced the stage at Spectrum, this was a set delivered without any fanfare, hype or nods towards fashion. After a few minutes tinkering, Ashworth set about his business. A surprisingly tall feller, Ashworth comes across softly spoken and diminutive as he delivers his narratives hunched over and fiercely concentrating on his assorted electronic devices. The set largely featured songs from the latest Casiotone album “Etiquette”. It is his most expansive sounding album released thus far, with a wide array of instruments used in its recording, the songs still radiated live with just the basic rhythms and melodies Ashworth’s gadgets provided. Ashworth’s voice, a slightly world wearied drawl nestles above the simple instrumentation, with nothing further needed, for these are the tales of everyday disappointments and have no need for sugar coating. Each song a separate little story played out, his characters finding themselves in unremarkable, but relatible situations such as in New Year’s Kiss, which was delivered with a particularly morose poignancy. Mid way through the set Ashworth was joined on stage by guest vocalist and “Etiquette” collaborator Jenn Herbison. While another personality on stage may have threatened to dominate proceedings, she remained distantly respectful of the songs, taking her spot on stage as if an obedient choir girl. Her comparatively cheery voice lightened the tone of the set with Hobby Hobby and an almost joyous Scattered Pearls, a curt handshake her reward as she left the stage. Whilst Ashworth admits to being “The world’s biggest Smiths fan” it is not all bleak and sombre, there are many moments of great beauty and even humour, one wag in the crowd yelling out “I love your knob twiddling”. Smiles seem to be the most common accessory amongst the audience. We are even treated to an encore as after finishing his set as Ashworth “Felt stupid just standing around back there”, an intriguing cover of Paul Simon’s “Graceland” popped up and we had witnessed rare and lovely evening indeed. Casiotone For The Painfully Alone / Clue to Kalo / Anthony Rochester Apr 06, 2023
 Andy J Ryan Candle Records Farewell Concert, Metro Theatre 18 August 2007 Tonight is a sad occasion, the 2007 Candle Concert is the last ever to be held in Sydney. The usually buoyant and joyous annual celebration of Candle Records artists is somewhat of a wake, mourning the closing of the label after 13 years. Candle Records itself has been the ultimate in boutique labels. More of a co-op than a business, the Candle Records family has nurtured the careers of some of Australia’s best bands and foremost lyricists The label largely running on the labour of love and enthusiasm of founder Chris Crouch, release artists chosen because of the love of the music as opposed to their potential commercial appeal. If the label was to have a credo it would be: Give me your cheery, your quirky, your huddled musicians yearning to play pop. The whimsical lyricists of your teeming shore... Candle has a roster predominately penning guitar pop, with the integrity of the lyrics as the centre of the songs. The label has clocked up more than 100 releases since 1994; their acts may not have huge chart-busting followings, but passionately devoted ones. Tonight’s concert showcases seven Candle acts, each playing small bite-sized sets. There’s some pretty damn-fine and intricate music behind the lyrics too - from the grand soaring designs of Mid State Orange to the dreamy swirling strains of Small Knives. Best reflecting the song writing talents on show are the ever-honest observations of Rob Clarkson, who is back to solo singer-songwriter mode after a stint with the band Ruck Rover. Similarly Anthony Atkinson, the former singer-songwriter of The Mabels, now with his band The Running Mates, adding to the formidable, but largely under-rated legacy of his former band. Jodi Phillis and Trish Young took The Clouds to the very brink of something big in the mid 90s, their perfectly suited voices oozing out of the speakers like stereophonic honey. In the more stripped back setting of their current incarnation as The Girls from the Clouds, the wondrous working of harmonies and vocal melodies really come to the fore. A delight that is over too soon and ending with more effusive thanks for Chris and the label. The Lucksmiths are just a gem of a band, there’s a sprightly shimmering quality to everything they do. Endlessly charming and cheery, their songs are infused and trimmed with quirk, sunny melodies and bounce. They soon get everyone smiling, nodding and joyously tapping along and are even joined on stage by Russell Crowe (actually Darren Hanlon) on banjo. It is left to Gympie boy-done good Darren Hanlon to finish the show. Starting with a plaintive tune played out on ukulele he was soon joined by long time collaborator Bree van Dyke on drums and occasional glockenspiel bursts. Hanlon’s songs are almost anecdotal bursts sent to music, whether wry, wizened observations or just a pun or word play that’s been picked-up and run with. If happiness is just a chemical, then there were some big doses administered as an array of gests joined the stage. It wouldn’t be a Candle Concert without the all-star jam at the end, and musicians en-massed joined the stage for a ramshackle, but with much better haircuts than the original, version of ‘We are the World’. It was the end of an era for Candle Records, but the music will go on. Darren Hanlon / The Lucksmiths / The Girls From the Clouds / Anthony Atkinson & The Running Mates / Rob Clarkson Apr 06, 2023
 Paul Cranley Not sure of date, '67-'70 My first rock concert Chicago Apr 06, 2023
 Thekilburnoracle Rescheduled gig from 8th April 2020 Bauhaus / Hope (DE) Apr 05, 2023
 Idm1 This was 1 of 2 extra dates added as wembley and Birmingham had sold out. The ticket was automatically issued. David Bowie / The English Beat / Icehouse Apr 05, 2023
 MoeMan57 I don’t see a concert listed which I know I attended at Cincinnati Gardens - Hall & Oates in (I believe) January 1985. Cincinnati Gardens Apr 05, 2023
 Izzie Mack Had a p terrible experience before playing the show - we only found out at 6.56pm that the venue wanted us there for 7pm with a full backline (including an entire kit). We’d been emailing them for days/weeks before the show to get more info. Then when we got there we got talked down to a LOT. RBCF were super nice in the end but that initial experience really sullied (no pun intended) my experience of the show. Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever / Fern Sully Apr 05, 2023
 Izzie Mack In the Mourning heckin SLAP. In The Mourning / Fern Sully / Kicksie Apr 05, 2023
 Izzie Mack First gig playing with new band, Fern Sully. Sweet and Lowdown / Stuck Out Here / Fern Sully Apr 05, 2023
 Izzie Mack I liked all the crowd engagement. It was a nice gig for the bad mood I was in. Cheekface / Sad Park Apr 05, 2023
 KanTexCali Feel free to use the playlist I created from this concert. Just please be respectful and do not add or delete any songs from my playlist. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UbkzxUQzjZX0r2KIvvvj9?si=MXeN6GGUQ6uxIm15IVjXHw&pt=94824ee054a1272515432c19c69f0f84 The Doobie Brothers Apr 05, 2023
 Anni Sandover Great show Darryl Braithwaite Apr 05, 2023
 zetetic https://web.archive.org/web/20010306183055fw_/http://www.greenant.com/planet_maya.html Planet Maya Apr 05, 2023
 CakeBuddy Such an amazing show Flobots Apr 04, 2023
 Louise Halsey Hosted by Mike B. DJ CD Apr 03, 2023
 JabsJams B Wring Red Letter. We ard Sac boys. Dif band in seattle Red Letter Apr 03, 2023
 Lisa Turner set list is here: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/jason-mraz/2023/verse-la-los-angeles-ca-3bb692f.html Jason Mraz Apr 03, 2023
 metaljim We were front row, near one of the MTV cameras that were filming the concert. Ozzy Osbourne / Metallica Apr 03, 2023
 Jenni91lpu Note: Schmutzki played 2 shows (camping area+main stage) Rocco del Schlacko 2015 Apr 03, 2023
 NEIL LUMSDEN This was postponed until June 1st The Bravery Apr 03, 2023