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One of the most common criticisms of modern rock bands is that they have no personality. That too often, the biggest rock bands of the day will be vacuous, media trained pretty boys who are more likely to say things like “we just like to make music for ourselves and if anyone else likes it, then that’s a bonus” than anything actually interesting. And heaven forbid that they ever smash up a hotel room. Now, there’s an argument to be made that if the music’s still good, then that’s no real problem. Yes, it might be cool to read about it in an interview, but you’re not the one cleaning it all up. However, one of the main possible reasons that bands have a lack of personality these days is because all the personality in music is being shared between Kanye West and Sticky Fingers.
Between the two, it’s difficult to know which one is more like the rock stars of yore. Kanye might have the ego and the chart success, but Sticky Fingers have the stories, and my god do they have them in spades. Even the story of how they formed is outlandish; since it begins with the mother of all chance encounter between lead singer and guitarist Dylan Frost and bassist Paddy Fingers. Frost was doing that most soul sucking of musical chores, busking, on one of the high streets of Newtown, a suburb in New South Wales. Fingers just so happened to be walking past Frost and the club he was busking outside of, and just as Frost was packing away to leave, one of the bouncers implored Frost to “give the bloke some coin, brew!?”
With that, Frost and Fingers started talking and became friends, bonding over their shared love of music and weed. The duo roped in some friends of theirs to play lead guitar, drums and the keyboards and started playing live whenever and wherever people would let them. However, it was back on the same turf that the band had formed on where they really started to get people’s attention. In 2011 they played the Newtown Festival in Newtown’s Camperdown Park, which band and fans alike consider to be a watershed moment. The moment where they evolved from being a garage band that sounded a bit like The Clash to genuine contenders.
The gig offers came thick and fast after that and over the next couple of years the band didn’t say no to any of them. It was then that they picked up a reputation for being utter hellraisers both on and off stage, a reputation that might have dimmed slightly as the stages have got bigger and bigger but each show does still have more than a hint of danger and unpredictability to it. They became cult heroes before their album had even come out and by the time 2013’s “Caress Your Soul” came out, they managed to cash in that buzz for some genuine cult success, even landing the title track on Triple J’s hot 100 songs of the year for good measure.
Since then they’ve began to spread their live mastery all the way over to Europe and beyond, and their getting better and better with every show. Sticky Fingers might be one of the most honest and unpretentious bands we have right now, they’re a bunch of lads from suburban Australia and they down pretend they’re anything else, on record, on stage or off. The difference with them is that they’re also one of the more eclectic and straight up fun bands around right now as well, and they come highly recommended.
Live reviews
You would not think a band name as awesome as Sticky Fingers would have remained vacant all the way until 2009. Sydney reggae fusion/indie outfit claimed it over five years ago and have been creating a warped, genre bending sound ever since. They have had pretty great response unanimously so far by fans and critics alike who praise their musical ingenuity and ability to bring together genres and sounds that do not necessarily fit together well.
The live show is something of curiosity as the exterior production techniques help to bring sound together on a record yet on stage there really is nowhere to hide. Luckily the five men onstage are skilled instrumentalists and have come together brilliantly and know how to react to each other onstage so the overall outcome is succinct. The crowd cheers wildly as they play the cult anthems of 'Clouds and Cream' and 'Australia Street'. There is a lot of potential here but its pretty difficult to say exactly where the band will go next as sometimes it feels as though even they aren't quite sure.
sean-ward
IT was the most legit concert I've ever been. It will never be the same listening to their music after this. The guys vibes made it feel like heaven. We were all so into it, as to the band and the fans. Before the show, once they arrived to sound check, they came up to us who were in the line and have a chat. Very focus down to earth chill guys. Just what I expected, never believed in the bluff of the media. Dizza was so happy, always clapping and smiling. PADDY is a maniac! He opened up all the atmosphere. FREDDY came out... As FREDDY. Half naked. And beaker killed the drums. All guitar solos were absolutely SURREAL. No other concert has made me feel so complete. It had a bit of everything, played a couple petition songs and said goodbye being GREATFUL. Total class this guys. I'll try to never miss a concert of them. I highly recommend them.
jaquelin-zamora
I saw sticky fingers in Glasgow and it was disappointing.
I was really looking forward to seeing the band and travelled from Edinburgh for the concert. I had to pay £80 for a hotel for the night and £20 for the train trips there and back.
The quality of the vocals was poor. You couldn't hear a word, everything was just buzzing loudly. The band only played 6 songs, before leaving without even thanking the crowd or saying the the show was over, leaving everyone standing and yelling for more, which the did not deliver. We were then told by the security team that the show was over and we had to leave.
The band did not even play most of their popular songs.
It seems the show was cut short, but nobody was given an explanation as to why!
That audio quality was a shame and I regret having to spend over £100 to be let down by this poor act.
skinerdean
One of the best atmospheres at a concert - everyone there was a huge fan and waiting in the standing area before they came on, me and my mate were chatting to loads of people, exchanging social medias, generally just getting hyped for the performance. The opening act were great and got the whole crowd dancing, then when sticky came on everyone lost their minds. The set, the music, the mosh, the sweat - if u wanna lose ur mind to some great music with hundreds of other people, this is the place u wanna be.
There was heavy moshing at the beginning, collective dancing to their lower tempo songs like Rum Rage, heart-wrenching vocals and guitar solos, and a finish of How to Fly.
Class.
scarlett.wyrley.birc
Brissy Riverstage was unreal, so good, played so many new n old songs, with so many awesome tracks, always gonna be some I missed. Few Fav's were gold snafu, yours to keep, laser head with an amazing brilliant light show. Absolute rippa moment was when Dylan and Paddy played front n centre acoustic, the unreleased track; cyclone, that song has everyone's hearts! Felt so lucky to hear it live, busting with joy. Freddy in his undies, all the boys and thier stage presence, there for the fun. Will never forget, Dylan screaming "we're gonna keep playing till they kick us off the stage!" Melted my heart. Stickys love music, many stories to tell, fans love them. Much love always!
carlysm
Really fun concert, such great energy from the crowd and band. Although I have to say I really wish the band hadn't been so f#$@ed up!! slurring their words and falling around. I know, I know it's the rock star lifestyle!! But The show would have been 85% better if they had of been half as messed up! And if the show was longer then 45-60 mins long....
Even so I Can't wait to see them again :) Nice work stinky fingers ;) keep it sober xo
Aajimai
Best gig I have ever been to!! Friendly staff and got pictures and high fives with the Fingers themselves! Nice guys, they showed us they're one of us :)
This is the second time I have seen them, last time was in London o2 last year. Small club gigs are so much better than arena ones, you just feel at home and so close to the guys. I am definitely going to see them next time they tour!!!
aidualk
It was really cool in my opinion because it was a Schubas (small Chicago venue).
BUT..
You could barely hear the vocals, which is kind of like 50% of what their songs involve.
I don't know if it was crappy equipment that the band brought, a pompous/insecure sound guy, or just too much sound for a small venue.
Nonetheless, Sticky Fingers is awesome.
D4VI5
Fucking shit, so shit, my dumbass bought tickets off a scammer, fucking kill myself dude. Fucking ended up at south bank and heard liquorlip loaded gun from riverstage and that fuckkkkingg broke my heart dude, invited a lady friend and everything, so disappointed in myself. Smh
-Way
waythethuong
WHAT A SHOW!!
These guys are awesome performers. A lot of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Honestly, I might have to say they are better live than on their tracks! They are just such great musicians. I would strongly recommend seeing them. I would love to see them again some day!
tw3bsta
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