The Audreys Live at The Loft - Warrnambool, 8 May, 2008
As a full-time 9 to 5 worker, going out on a Wednesday night appeared risky but exciting at the same time. I had not been out on a Wednesday night for a while and I was about to enter this realm again. Not only was I just going out, but I was off to see The Audreys perform at The Loft in Warrnambool.
The Saturday prior to this performance, I was watching Rockwiz on SBS, which featured the band's lead singer Taasha Coates as a guest performer and team member. I also found out that The Audreys were coming to perform in Warrnambool through the local newspaper the same day.
Not only did I think she was quite attractive, but I liked the song Taasha performed on behalf of the band called "Oh Honey". A few of The Audreys' songs from their debut album Between Last Night & Us have also appeared in an Australian miniseries called Rain Shadow, about a regional area in South Australia suffering from the effects of drought.
When I arrived at The Loft, it felt like walking into the loungeroom of a friend's house with a warm and chilled out atmosphere. I met a few people there who were all anticipating the band's performance like me. This was to be the first performance of a national tour that the band had recently embarked upon to promote their latest album, When the Flood Comes.
The Audreys started with no introduction which seemed to add a mysterious and impromptu element to their performance. I was not sure at first how the crowd would react to the music being played by the band. The alternative folk and retro look and sounds the band creates are very different to other bands I have watched before.
I am used to seeing bands that have a fast and manic sound that evokes a mosh pit, but The Audreys brought a different vibe to the table. The band appears very passionate about utilising a variety of instruments that extend beyond guitar and drums. By playing them in such a seductive manner they produced a dreamy and rustic sound that allowed us to embrace the songs rather than belt them out like a traditional rock performance.
As the band played, I found myself becoming immersed in the songs. Memorable mentions included the rustic sound of "You & Steve McQueen" and the vicious and raw heavy-duty acoustic rock sound of "Oh Honey".
When the band had finished their set, they mingled with fans to sign posters, CDs and other items. I was lucky enough to get Taasha to sign my hand as I had come unprepared.
The Audreys is a band that would appeal to people who enjoy the sounds of Sarah Blasko, Clare Bowditch, and The Waifs and other similar bands.
Articles Written by Drew
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