A warm and steamy night set the scene for the red-hot Sydney outfit Backsliders to take the stage at Lizotte’s over the weekend.
After a few false starts due to covid, The Backsliders were able to bring their high-energy show to town.
Might seem a tad unusual with the drum kit front and centre on stage. However, when Rob Hirst from Midnight Oil is on the skins, the penny drops pretty quickly.
The Backsliders have been touring completing gigs that had been rescheduled for about 2 years. Lizottes witnessed their first Newcastle show since they last played there in 2021. Last night was an absolute cracker as well.
Opening with a driving instrumental, the 3 piece outfit sounded like a freight train coming through the venue. Thundering drums, wicked slide guitar from Dom Turner, the creator of the band and swampy blues harmonica care of a young master, Joe Glover create a sound and sight that has to be heard and seen to believe.
Testament is paid by seeing Rob Hirst soaked in sweat after about the first two songs. He jokingly told the audience, it’s a way of losing a few kilos every show.
The band as always were in top form and was lovingly received by an appreciative crowd.
