From Ashes to New

Once was never going to be enough!! I went to the Melbourne Sideshow FATN and did the VIP thing - and it was beyond amazing! I couldn't believe that this band who have had all this success in the USA, especially since dropping the album Blackout - struggled to sell out 2 small room venues - with shitty sound and crappy lighting. So after being at this first Australian show in Melbourne - and there were still tickets for their Sydney sideshow - I jumped at the opportunity to go and see them before they flew out of Australia to home for the holidays. I had never been to the "Crowbar" before, so that was new for me. The stage was small. The band were yet again - amazing and the VIP was again, they were gracious with their time, the Q&A, having photos with their fans, signing things for their fans and they were kind and they were exhausted after the travelling to Australia - but doing the 3 festival shows in 3 different states over 3 days - is a lot of hanging around in airports - waiting for terrible domestic services here and then going to the venue - sound checking - playing their sets - back to the airport. There is a "home time" rivalry" for Melbourne and Sydney. Always has been, always will be. Matt B went on to say that this show in Sydney was "top 3" of his career - so that was exciting to be part of. They had technical difficulties, sound issues, they were melting on the tiny stage but still performed like motherfo's!! They have promised to come back in 2025 and grow their Australian fan base - and I can't wait for them to return to our shores! If you get an opportunity to see these guys - anywhere - don't miss it!! They are dynamic, fierce, friendly and wat to have a great time with the crowd!! Hurry back to Oz guys!! We miss you and thank you so much for the long haul travel to Australia... I value and appreciate the bands that do this - it's a long way for them to come!