This was my first fanwalk and my first Greenpoint Stadium experience. And it was a smashing success. We took the train in, using our concert tickets, and were serenaded by aKing’s sweet sounds as we walked down Somerset Rd. They played a gig on a roof on the way. What a great idea guys! If you’re not on the line-up, just line-up yourselves.
Then we got to the concert. Just in time to hear the end of the ShadowClub’s set. What a letdown. Especially seeing’s they were my favourite SA band on the line-up. Jon Savage subjected us to some wankerish MC-ing, all par for the course, but mercifully didn’t introduce the Kings. WHO WERE AWESOME!
I can die happy having heard On Call live. It must be unbelievable to be the source of such a huge sound. How is it possible that four tiny guys can stand up on a massive stage and sweep thousands of people up off their feet? It requires a lot of equipment and technical expertise (definitely in evidence, I was particularly impressed by the visuals on the sidescreens) but in spite of all that stuff, it is still an incredible feat to entertain on such a scale. And to do it so well.
Some pics of the turnout and the stage. We were miles away but the screens and light show meant that I didn’t even miss being up close with the band.
