It was a rainy, windy, Thursday night in Wagga Wagga. Sounds like an ideal and perfect concert time doesn't it? Well if anyone can pull a decent enough crowd in a rural town it's British India. It's not secret we love these guys, and I'm starting to think maybe the feelings are reciprocated as the 4 lads from the Melbourne garage rock band, grace good old Wagga Wagga with their presence for the third time this year.
If you haven't witnessed a show by these boys before, I'm just going to put it out there. You're missing out. Big time.
The energy and pure joy they play with is simply amazing. Take note particularly of lead guitarist Nic Wilson and lead singer Declan Melia, who never tire of giving their performance their absolute all, and play like it's the last time they'll ever play. Nic's talent as lead guitarist was particular evident throughout the night, and it is quite an amazing thing to watch.
British India pleased with a range of older and newer songs. While the crowd took a while to warm up with the first few songs, soon enough the crowd was just as energetic as the boys as they launched into a cover of Rage Against The Machines 'Killing In The Name.' If there is any one song to get a crowd pumped, THAT would be it.
Seeing as the tour was in support of their new song 'Vanilla' the highlight of the night was definitely seeing that song for the first time live. Other crowd pleasers included singles 'Run The Red Light', 'Tie Up My Hands', 'I Said I'm Sorry' and 'God Is Dead (Meet The Kids)'
Judging by the sounds of the new song 'Vanilla' it looks like the forthcoming studio album from the boys 'Avalanches' will not fail to disappoint.
All in All, not bad for a Thursday night.
*Last time I checked, 'Vanilla' was available for free download on Triple J's website. Get onto it!
