Live at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney. They’re as Australian as beers around the BBQ and no doubt they’ve soundtracked a few. In 2012 at the Enmore Theatre, rock legends Hoodoo Gurus showed why they’ve carved themselves a special place in the nation’s music history. Curating and headlining the Dig It Up Invitational (a series of performances celebrating 30 years since they released their first single ‘Leilani’) the Sydney four-piece proved they’re as relevant as they are rocking, proving that some things never change. “I’m wearing the original Hoodoo Gurus purple fringe jacket – it’s a bit smelly,” frontman Dave Faulkner told the packed Enmore Theatre crowd, flashing a grin. After a day of memorable performances from some of their favourite bands – including The Sonics, Redd Kross, The Lovetones, Died Pretty, The 5.6.7.8’s and Royal Headache – the Gurus pulled out a ripping set to a raucous hometown crowd. Fittingly, the set was based around the debut album that started it all, ‘Stoneage Romeos’, thrilling fans with gems including ‘My Girl’ and ‘Tojo’ before rolling out all-time anthems like ‘Bittersweet’ and ‘Like Wow – Wipeout’. The crowd lapped it up and on-stage it was clear the feeling was mutual. “Congratulations to all you people for being such a fun loving crowd,” beamed Dave. “The right people came tonight!”  

 

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