Oz Rock Roadshow
Image: Steve Mulray and Mark Gable. Photo: Paul Thomas.
Boasting a line-up of classic rock alumni from Choirboys, The Angels, Matt Finish and more, this band of musical brothers will be playing their greatest hits at Bridge Hotel. Hits from the 70-odd albums they’ve collectively released.
It originally started as a benefit concert for Mi-Sex guitarist, Kevin Stanton, but the boys are back for another run of the Oz Rock Roadshow thanks to its previous huge success.
John Prior, drummer of Matt Finish says: “It’s exciting to see all these players in a different context.”
Prior says it was a “no brainer” to join the event.
“A lot of these guys were rock royalties that had created a lot of rock royalties.”
They’ve all gigged around for over twenty years, and the experienced rockers will get opportunities to play each other’s songs to bring their own distinctive flavour to the set.
In particular, Prior describes Mark Gable of Choirboys’ distinctive voice.
“It’s just so raw and visceral… there’s this dangerous element. Having his voice in Skyhooks and Matt Finish is something really, really different.”
What can audiences expect from the Oz Rock Roadshow?
“Classic good-time, high energy Australian rock that is just really distinctive,” says Prior. (SY)
Jul 11, Bridge Hotel, 119 Victoria Rd, Rozelle NSW, $33+bf, moshtix.com.au
