Most would probably describe the venue unorthodox, but when
you look at a band like Sticky Fingers who unofficially headlined Newtown
Festival in 2010, performing from the back of a fire engine is probably
something of a walk in the park. At the start, it was hard to tell whether the
crowd gathered at King St Auto in Newtown were here because they had
got wind of the free rum or the free gig. Forever the impoverished uni student,
I was stoked for the splendid combination of both.
The Sydney four-piece (and sometimes five-piece, like on the
day) is known for their eclectic sound labelled by the band as ‘psychedelic
reggae’ and ‘surf dub.’ After playing their first song, ‘Willow Tree,’ it became
clear that the people weren’t dancing because of the free booze. For such a relatively new band, Sticky Fingers
have garnered a surprisingly loyal and tenacious bunch of followers. Perhaps it was the infectious bass, or front man Dylan
Frost’s soulful and melancholic vocals; though their set wasn’t perfect, the
rowdy crowd didn’t seem to mind.
Playing a combination of old favourites like
Inspirationalizer and Headlock, as well as some new demos, the throng savoured every
tune. Frost wasn’t one for words, but nevertheless the crowd remained
enraptured, revelling in the fervent guitar riffs, and reggae beats produced by
these earnest, self-professed misfits from Newtown. Overall, Sticky Fingers make
a dynamic and entertaining live band with a strong stage presence.
Their latest tune, ‘Caress Your Soul’ was released earlier
this month and is the title track off their debut album, expected to be released
in March next year.
Very nice soulful review, thanks Sharon :)
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