Here is a rambling Sydney Big Day Out account.... I went to side shows all week, then went to both Fri and Sat BDO.
Having seen the Darkness 3 times in the last week, OMG they are amazing live!!!!!! I don't care if they are serious or not, I think they are serious, but in a very knowing theatrical way. One of the lycra jump suits on Saturday had a devil's tail on it - you don't allow that if you can't appreciate the humour of it. I saw them in a small club, and they put on the most amazing show. Saw them twice at the BDO, 1pm, relatively few people there and they just owned that stage. They are probably one of the most entertaining bands I've ever seen. Music totally derivative, still rock, but they've put the "show" back in showbiz. I think they are more theatre than band, but what fun!! They were followed by The Datsuns, who were really good, made me forget The Darkness for a while, but after they'd finished I was back to The Darkness was my highlight.
Also saw The Strokes 3 times, 2 BDOs and a 5000 punter hall.
