Kisschasy brought all the do-do’s and whoa-oh’s to the Cambridge Hotel as part of their latest Australian tour.
For gig-goers, it was a night of emotionally driven music from Bec Stevens and Towns, but the standout was headliner Kisschasy who played to the cheers of enamoured fans shaped by their songs.
Self-described sensitive rock ‘n’ roll artist Bec Stevens opened the night as the crowd began to fill in for a performance that oozed emotion and was a masterclass in storytelling through song. As the band powered through the set, a highlight was Big Worry, the lead single off her new debut album of the same name, with fans screaming back the lyrics. The words hit home for feelings you wouldn’t think to experience on a night out.
Going on stage after Blink 182’s I miss you plays over the speakers can be difficult, but Adelaide’s Towns somehow made it work for them.
Opening their set with high energy song ‘98’, they created a noise that sonically most bands struggle to achieve, all as a duo. There was plenty of great banter between songs, encouraging the crowd to let out an uproarious cheer because it “makes us feel better”, joking about Kisschasy’s merch having Towns printed on it and managing to fit in a cover of pop punk classic Teenage Dirtbag.
As the lights went down and the silhouettes of Kisschasy walked on stage, the crowd erupted into madness as what would become the best hour of their year began.
Speaking from the heart and praising tour organisers, the band spoke about being nervous after coming back from time off and the possibility that this may be their last tour with no further plans in sight.
The band pulled songs from all over their catalogue, including a rare performance of Darkside from their very first EP released in 2004. Lead singer Darren Cordeux serenaded the crowd with Dinosaur and Black Dress before leaving them screaming with anticipation for what could only be an encore to remember.
The opening chords of Do-Do’s And Whoa-Oh’s took everyone back to the first time they heard the breakout song, followed by the iconic Spray On Pants, the crowd jumping and chanting every word.
The night ended victoriously with the iconic Opinions Won’t Keep You Warm At Night; it was as if the band were hesitant to let it end.
Kisschasy has been an inspiration for many for decades and tonight proved to everyone in the room their longstanding legacy formed over the last 20 years.
