The Rubens - Review

Reviewed by Regina Su
It was a chilly May evening when I found myself meandering down the streets of Newtown and Enmore toward the Enmore Theatre. This weekend's treat- The Rubens with Walk The Moon and other Triple J artists as support. What a fantastic night of music it was! The Enmore was the perfect palace for an event such as this, accommodating to all ages with a sold out floor for the last night of their tour. In the mosh pit, the crowd goes nuts and jumps to the same beat, moves to the same felt rhythm, so even if you didn't feel like dancing, the floorboards shifted under you and you were consumed by the monster that is concert moshing. This concert's only difference- everyone was getting in the mood, there was no reluctance here.

The first support act Bloods bathed the restless crowd in straight rock/ indie-punk to start the night- a local band with so much potential and raucous power, they definitely have a grand future ahead of them. Following Bloods came Walk The Moon-

Walk The Moon supported The Rubens as a fantastic band to gear up the crowd. They were interactive and engaging, explaining their origins as being from Ohio, USA and this made them all the more interesting. The band donned war paint before marching on stage and presented their sounds to us with such energy, enthusiasms and vigor- the audience went wild. Sounding slightly less electronic than Two Door Cinema Club, the band filled the pop-Rock genre with tunes you're guaranteed to have heard from television advertisements. A great band with energy taking the world by storm, both the real world and the virtual world with their recent hits like 'Tightrope' and *** ghosttown becoming YouTube famous.

Fender Roadshow - Review

Reviewed by Regina Su

I’m no connoisseur of fine guitar skillsand I couldn’t tell you what a humbuca is but I do respect the craftsmanship of each beauty, I admire the talent and dexterity of the musicians and I marvel at the sound each beast can make, when it was carved from a mere block of Rosewood or Black Ash.

When the Fender Roadshow hit Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory, I wasn’t sure what to think, but I thought it would be an educational experience, if any. I wasn’t sure if it was a gig, an advertisement for Fender or a concert. In fact, I can safely say, it was a hybrid experience of all three. First and foremost, it was a gig promoting the Fender products, a showcase, if you will, of the best of the best and the most recent Fender releases and collections.

Although it’s purpose was in advertising, the men had so much knowledge, passion and humour, it was a pleasure to watch. Guest star Greg Koch was supported by James Ryan with Marcel Yammouni on bass and Haydn Meggit on drums. The atmosphere was very intimate, personal and informal, and I must admit, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The night definitely exceeded my hopes and expectations. Oxford Art Factory did not disappoint as a venue.