How Was the Gig: a live music podcast

From fresh finds like Floodlights and Haiku Hands to faves like Cash Savage and Nick Cave. Epic tunes, failed stage dives, scandalous festivals, and plenty of bogan funk! 

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We review our recent experience at a Playlunch gig. This was a fun night full bogan funk, Y2K nostalgia and hornbags. Filmed Dec 7 at the Pier Hotel. 
Get the full experience in video format on YouTube.

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Cash Savage and the Last Drinks played at Frankston Festival on 30 Nov 2024. 
We discuss band t-shirts and when to wear them, how it feels when artists get political, the enigmatic magic that makes a great live performance, and the value in supporting live local music. 

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We discuss our experience seeing the Australian punk rock band The Hard Ons and the iconic Hoodoo Gurus at the Forum for 40th anniversary of Stoneage Romeos. We delve into the legacy of these bands, the dynamics of the crowd, the nostalgia with their music, the impact of Australian bands on the international stage and the evolution of concert etiquette over the years.

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We discuss early 2000s electronica (The Presets), and crowd pleasing Midnight Juggernauts, and the new generation of dance pop (Haiku Hands).

The Presets played at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Melbourne, on 15 Nov 2024. Supported by Midnight Juggernauts and Haiku Hands. 

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Reflecting on the legacy of Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes. 

Cold Chisels 50th anniversary tour at Mornington Racecourse on 10 Nov 2024. Supported by Tex Perkins and the Cruel Sea, and Bird of Tokyo. 

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Discussing what it's like to be so far back at the Pearl Jam stadium show. Also, we love Teen Jesus.  

Pearl Jam Dark Matter world tour at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, 16 Nov. Supported by The Pixies and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. 

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