Grunge lords Dear Seattle have been absolutely ripping through the countryside on their idc Tour that’s starting to wrap up with only a handful of dates left in Queensland and Tasmania. They made their way to Maroochydore’s Solbar on June 22, along with Western Australian alt rock lot, Late 90s, and tore the roof off the place. We sent photographer Ross Jenkins (aka @founding_photos) along to capture it all.
Read MoreMelbourne/Naarm punks, CIVIC just wrapped up their Regional Tour, blowing the roof of venues as they go, before they take off to the US in support of their latest album, ‘Taken by Force’. They hit Solbar on August 18 with a vengeance, bringing along Brisbane/Meanjin legends Radium Dolls, as well as local scallywag punks, Citizen Rat. We sent Ross Jenkins (aka @founding_photos) along to capture all the mayhem.
Read MoreDZ Deathrays aren’t even halfway through their massive R.I.F.F. Australian Tour, but they playing like every show is their last. 8 shows in, they stopped at Solbar for their Sunshine Coast leg, along with Press Club and Dust, making for one hot August night. We sent photographer Ross Jenkins (@founding_photos) along to capture the sweat-soaked night.
Read MoreBrisbane legends of epic folk metal, Valhalore - known for their immense sounds and live shows, have stripped it all back for their Intimate and Acoustic tour.
After a hectic rescheduling due to the last snap lockdown in Brisbane in the beginning of April, the stars aligned, and Valhalore made their way to Solbar on April 30 for an intimate performance. Joining them on the night were The Lost Knights, and GRMLN.
Read MoreStopping by Solbar on December 14, The Beasts were in full rock’n’roll force, playing on one of the hottest Saturday’s we’ve encountered in a long time… or maybe it was The Beasts that brought the heat? Supported by the legendary Adalita (Magic Dirt), and Gravel Samwidge.
Read MoreOh my. So much sweat, hair and goddamn rocknroll in one big night that saw 5 bands crammed onto a line-up at Solbar. Celebrating Big Whoops’ debut EP release (and drummer Rangi’s birthday), the stage was drenched on a cold August night. Supported by Byron Bay’s WHARVES (having just released a single, ‘Blame’), Brisbane’s Walken, and locals Muules and Zebrafinch, we sent photographer Cynthia Lee to capture all the sweaty, hairy gloriousness.
Read MoreHot off the run of Bigsound showcases, Brisbane's Walken headed back to Solbar for a headline show, bringing along Big Whoops (fresh off a short hiatus, with a revised line-up), and Sunny Coast trio, Muules, for a big night of alt-rock goodness.
Read MoreIconic Brisbane trio, Regurgitator wrapped up their well-received national tour with a bang at Solbar on August 26th. Fellow Brisbanites, The Stress of Leisure were there to open the night in all their weird, kooky glory. Unsurprisingly, the crowd was full of Gen X'ers getting absolutely loose, and frankly, loosing their shit (in a good way) when the 'Gurge took to the stage. A solid set, which did lean heavily on tracks from the ARIA-award winning 'Unit', but also some epic new tunes, and a scattering from the rest of their, frankly, quite hefty catalogue.
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