http://imwiththeband.com it's all about the music Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:46:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A crowd of 95% female, 5% very patient boyfriends braved this wet and chilly Thursday night, all to take in the spectacle that is the PCD. Having Lady Ga Ga open for you must be daunting. She was brutal, aggressive, and totally dominated the stage. Proudly displaying her g-stringed and ... http://imwiththeband.com/pussycat-dolls-lady-ga-ga-newcastle-entertainment-centre-thursday-may-21-2009/ Former Screaming Jets guitarist Grant Walmsley, opened the night with his blend of roots and blues based music. As the crowd slowly grew larger they warmed to his efforts, which included stomping on the smallest kick drum I have ever seen, whilst effortlessly playing slide guitar and singing. After a Middle-Eastern ... http://imwiththeband.com/the-armada-cambridge-hotel-newcastle-sunday-may-17-2009/ It was like the sun came out in Maitland just for Groovin the Moo. With a chilled out atmosphere in the afternoon, the new drinking regulations and sections were probably the best thing for the festival, with hardly a drop spilled from any drunken dancer. Everyone but the dancing queens were basking ... http://imwiththeband.com/groovin-the-moo-maitland-showground-saturday-may-9-2009/ Dylan Moran’s twin sold out shows at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre was concrete evidence that Coal City is indeed a comedy town. Having the internationally famous Irishman perform in our backyard was indeed a coup and few in the audience were disappointed with his tight, but frustratingly short gigs. Right from the ... http://imwiththeband.com/dylan-moran-civic-theatre-newcastle-saturday-may-16-2009/ DJ Johnny Powell got the crowd pumping and the energy rising. With his beautiful beat blending, Powell moved from one song into the next before anyone had the chance to truly notice. Upon the Panthers’ dancefloor, a giant dance party was unfolding. As a teaser, Powell played Sneaky’s ‘Goodbye’, sending ... http://imwiththeband.com/sneaky-sound-system-newcastle-panthers-friday-may-15-2009/ Supporting Bob Evans at the Bar on the Hill, American Steve Poltz was an energetic and theatrical start to the night. His performance included a witty rhyme about the journey from San Diego to Newcastle, a moment of audience vocal participation and an entertaining tale about a friend’s request to ... http://imwiththeband.com/bob-evans-bar-on-the-hill-newcastle-uni-wednesday-may-13-2009/ Venturing to the Grand Junction Hotel in Maitland is like stepping back 20 years into my youth. This is not a hotel that has had its heart ripped out and replaced with stainless steel and glass. It is honest and true to itself, much like the Family Hotel was. (It ... http://imwiththeband.com/chase-the-sun-grand-junction-hotel-maitland-sunday-may-10-2009/ Local artist Jen Buxton landed the support slots for both the Newcastle and Sydney shows of this tour. Jen took a moment between executing some damn fine tunes and necking Coopers to graciously thank Resist Records for the opportunity. Jen’s intricate finger picking, accompanied by a remarkable voice are well ... http://imwiththeband.com/chuck-ragan-tom-gabel-cambridge-hotel-newcastle-friday-may-8-2009/ Dan Granero’s long awaited album launch was everything and more than expected. Can’t Stand To Lose was recorded at the end of January this year at “The Oakglen Treehouse” on the Central Coast with producer/engineer Dave Scotland, featuring Lawrence Gambale on bass and Michael Williams on drums. Diggers at The Entrance ... http://imwiththeband.com/dan-granero-diggers-at-the-entrance-sunday-may-3-2009/ Drop D guitars. Check. Double-kick drumming. Check. Screaming vocals accompanied by clean vocals. Check. Heavy verses followed by emotional breakdowns. You better believe it. The Devil Wears Prada instantly kicks off to a fast and aggressive start with the opening song ‘Sassafras’, seamlessly running into the next track entitled ‘I ... http://imwiththeband.com/the-devil-wears-prada-with-roots-above-and-branches-below/