SAMUEL FLYNN-SCOTT AND
THE HAAST EAGLE TOUR
FRIDAY 13 APRIL
By Charlette Hannah
I bought a new dress for this gig. It was little and cute. Not that anyone noticed, as these guys have enough stage presence to make you choke.
Sam Flynn-Scott and Lawrence Arabia aren’t just doing a tour together – they actually play together! Luckily for us, it works, as it would be far worse to see a bad band when there was no relief in sight (i.e. when the next band took over). Both of them manage to command the stage, and hold back to let the other take over, which I think is praiseworthy given the unfortunate tendency of performers to either be egotistical or boring.
Aside from the music, which was always going to be good, a mixture of slinky blues, country/pop ditties and rock, they were particularly funny. In fact, the drummer stepped out from the usual strong silent role, and cracked many a line.
Backed by the Duo Orchestra of Craig Terris and Tom Callwood (I like the idea of a two person orchestra) they jived around the stage, miraculously avoiding all instruments and cables.
At times it did get a little messy, however Samuel kindly explained to us that they had learnt 26 songs that week. I don’t know what to believe anymore now that I’ve found out about the DOC conspiracy to breed extinct Haast Eagles.
The only complaint I would have is the butchered Beatles song at the end. However when they stick to originals, its good music, and great entertainment.
By Charlette Hannah
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