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Costello was joined by former Attractions, keyboardist Steve Nieve and great rock drummer Pete Thomas, as well as bassist Davey Faragher, an Imposter since 2001. | Costello was joined by former Attractions, keyboardist Steve Nieve and great rock drummer Pete Thomas, as well as bassist Davey Faragher, an Imposter since 2001. | ||
The foursome hit the stage with steely intent, running through five songs | The foursome hit the stage with steely intent, running through five songs — including "High Fidelity," "Radio, Radio" and a robust version of "Everyday I Write the Book" — without breaking stride. | ||
Sweat began to drip from the brim of Costello's hat as fans in the front rows followed his exhortation to stand up. | Sweat began to drip from the brim of Costello's hat as fans in the front rows followed his exhortation to stand up. | ||
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With the vigour of the early part of the show re-established, fans got a greatest- hits finale, with "Alison," "Pump It Up" and "Oliver's Army" rubbing shoulders with a couple of Nick Lowe numbers, "Heart of the City" and a feisty finale of "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding." Brilliant. | With the vigour of the early part of the show re-established, fans got a greatest- hits finale, with "Alison," "Pump It Up" and "Oliver's Army" rubbing shoulders with a couple of Nick Lowe numbers, "Heart of the City" and a feisty finale of "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding." Brilliant. | ||
After Stephen Cummings and Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons performed in the late afternoon | After Stephen Cummings and Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons performed in the late afternoon — the twin saxophones on the latter's "Shape I'm In" could be heard throughout Kings Park — reunited Sydney power-pop outfit the Sunnyboys impressed fans who probably hadn't seen them since the 80s. | ||
Jeremy and Peter Oxley, along with gun guitarist Richard Burgman and drummer Bill Bilson, put the band back together last year for the Hoodoo Gurus' excellent Dig It Up festival. Given the rapturous reception for 1981 hits "Happy Man" and, especially, "Alone With You," there could be more Sunny days ahead. | Jeremy and Peter Oxley, along with gun guitarist Richard Burgman and drummer Bill Bilson, put the band back together last year for the Hoodoo Gurus' excellent Dig It Up festival. Given the rapturous reception for 1981 hits "Happy Man" and, especially, "Alone With You," there could be more Sunny days ahead. | ||
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