The Hollywood Waltz opened for the Baby Animals with a great reception from the mixed-aged crowd. Performing their hour-long set they have an infectious sound, 80’s pop rock with a 2023 twist – just what you need to get you moving & dancing!
The six-piece band consisting of two guitars, drums, keyboard and saxophone is led by frontman Matt Druery. With clear & impressive vocals accompanying great lyrics. The band are set to launch their new single ‘You Said it Wouldn’t Happen’ at The Lady Hampshire in Camperdown on November 17th.
A jam-packed set with sax solos and extended versions, I thoroughly enjoyed the performance of mainly original songs and a great cover version of Dragon’s ‘Rain’.
The Baby Animals fronted by Suze DeMarchi and her awesome vocals, just like Joan Jett before her, Suze is the original 1st lady of rock in the 90’s.
The Baby Animals are just as powerful and as cool as ever. They performed for just over a hour at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne. Opening with ‘Rush you” and finishing with ‘Fire’, the crowd loved every moment and sang loudly to all the hits.
Dave Leslie on guitar is one of the most underrated Australian guitarist. His performance was outstanding along with Dario Bortolin on bass playing up to the crowd and the photographers and Mick Skelton on Drums. Suze made reference to how the iconic Corner Hotel was where they performed one of their 1st gigs back in the day and how the Melbourne crowd never disappoints.
If you are a new fan just discovering the Baby Animals or an original fan from the 90’s you won’t be disappointed in the performance. Rock gets better with age.
Review by Kelly Green
Gallery by Oz Greeny’s Photography
THE HOLLYWOOD WALTZ
THE BABY ANIMALS
