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Day 2 of Southbound saw the temperature up to 30 degrees before 8am and the line for the showers heading around the block. (it was shower in a can for this little rapidly blackening duck)
For those that had sufficiently recovered from their Strongbow hangovers, the prize was the privilege of catching Perth locals, The Brow Horn Orchestra, taking command of the stage and showing what happens when you combine energy, passion and talent into one small oddly shaped package. The Brow Horns are this eclectic mix of musicians and instruments that come together in an incredible combination of sight and sound that demands your feet get up and dance. (I blame any blurry pictures on the aforementioned rebellious feet). Think Cat Empire, throw in a pinch of excitement and a dose of outstanding and you come close to having the Brow Horn Orchestra
Boy & Bear were next on my hit list and these two Sydneysiders won me over instantly… amazing sound and well worth a listen.
On the main stage, The Jezabels were set to play and if I had of been wearing socks with my thongs, they would have been blown clear across the oval. The Jezabel’s music is such a pleasure to listen to and Hayley Mary’s voice is something that should be bottled up and sold before every Australian Idol audition.
Just before diving into a plate of nachos with extra chilli’s and two bottles of Lift, I had the privilege of watching The Middle East perform. They may be from Townsville but don’t hold that against them as getting to listen to these guys live, is a festival in itself. Their lush sound floods over you and takes you to places you have only dreamed of. I loved every minute of their set and was looking for the rewind button so I could hear more.
In their first Australian tour for a few years, Senegalese rappers, the Daara J Family put on an amazing performance of positivity and funk. With a great message of peace, unity and respect and some pumping beats, the Daara J boys had the sizable crowd bouncing for joy.
Bliss n Eso started my evening off with some truly outstanding Australian hip hop and they had the crowd eating out of the palm of their hands. Lyrically relevant and musically spot on, a listen to Bliss n Eso made me happy as a pig in some serious brown stuff.
The night was only to get better from there, with a truly sensational set from Aussie legends, The Living End, a legendary performance from Hip Hop superstars Public Enemy (Flavor Flav is apparently the most successful reality TV star in history), a rock performance from the Queen of Punk Rock, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and to top it all off, a fantasic performance by the human beatbox, Beardyman that will go down as one of my most treasured festival highlights.
Day 2 was done and dusted, so I corned a couple of mozzies and retired to my tent for a packet of salt and vinegar crisps and a bottle of luke warm water
