All photos via Anthony Bauer
Many concertgoers don’t have the patience to arrive early for openers, or stick around after they saw the band that they came to see. Sure, we are all busy and sometimes it’s out of our control. But every once and while, you should go out and catch an opener, or stick around a little later to see a new band. Sure, its a risk, but that’s all a part of the fun of discovery. All of the bands that you now know and love had to start somewhere.
Part of my job here is to take those risks on a daily basis, and find those hidden gems that deserve a little extra exposure. Last night, I had one of these rare experiences with an Australian-based band known as goodbyemotel.
After catching a set from The Tins at The Rock Shop, I decided to stick around to check out the rest of the bill, with no idea or expectations for any of the acts that followed. Out came goodbyemotel, who caught me completely by surprise. Their set consisted of big, confident, readymade anthems that seemed bound for stages much larger than the one at The Rock Shop. They know how to work their way towards a build-up, delivering finely executed jams that have clean melodies that resonate in a real big way. I felt an instant connection to their performance, something that I promise you is even rarer than it sounds. Whatever it is, goodbyemotel have it; they make it seem so easy.
The band have been playing specialty “4D shows” that completely immerse theif crowd into the live music experience, 3D glasses and all. Unfortunately, this show was not one of those. But in a way, I am glad I got to see an all natural performance from these Aussie’s, because it put their music first, and that was more than enough for me.
Below, find some photos of the show taken by Anthony Bauer, and check out their song “Set If Off” taken from their People EP. Stay tuned for their new single “Hurricane”, which the band said is due out in September.
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