We love our music. Whether it’s a live band or a cover band, we just enjoy nice sounds. But sometimes you just want to go out and listen to some tunes you know the words to. And when you do, you want to have a whole lotta fun doing it. Enter The Brixtons, an energetic three-piece cover band specialising in alternative gems. You won’t find your usual songs here; rather, you will find songs from the Pixies, You Am I, Ramones, Weezer, The Church, James and so many more. They even throw in a few surf guitar instrumentals, some triple j favourites to keep the trendy kids happy, plus a few other surprises. There is a time and a place for Bon Jovi. And sure, you’re probably not human if you haven’t belted out ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ at least once in your life. But the Brixton boys do things differently. They trade in their tank tops for flannies and converse shoes. Members Mark Blunt, Frank Fyffe and Greg Chadwick are all pros when it comes to this gig. They have all played around Geelong and Melbourne, so you’re getting a pretty proven trio of music-makers here. Torquay Hotel, Torquay – November 15.
