2021-12-13Warm Up Acoustic Show

Not Part of a Tour
Brunswick Ballroom
Naarm (Melbourne), VIC, Australia

Setlist

Acoustic Set 1
  1. 1.The RiverJamchart13:22
    This show opening, first acoustic, first post-covid version of The River is a major indication of the direction the band was moving in at the time. Unlike any previous version, the first jam section showcases a looser, inspired and creatively liberated band, as it opens up into fun interplay between all members of the band before simmering down to a whisper. The outro jam features strong playing from all and great variations on the composed outro licks with a particularly jazzy flair.
  2. 2.It's Got Old3:36
  3. 3.Hot Water5:59
  4. 4.Sleepwalker3:42
  5. 5.The Wheel5:36
  6. 6.Let Me Mend the Past3:29
  7. 7.Dirt2:50
  8. 8.The Bitter Boogie14:04
  9. 9.Muddy Water5:09
  10. 10.Most Of What I Like4:47
    Debut
  11. 11.Sense10:22
  12. 12.Slow Jam 1Jamchart6:23
    After starting off in a typically strong manner, the band briefly moves through a rather unique major key jam before returning to the normal mood of the jam. Much like the rest of the show, everyone is listening to each other with intent and improvising with precision to great result.
  13. 13.Stressin'3:00
  14. 14.Her and I (Slow Jam 2)Jamchart14:55
    The first acoustic rendition of Her and I is quite strong, as the jam moves into a rather dark and jazzy jam, with great piano contributions from Ambrose. The band explores this moody space for a few minutes before returning to the song via a rambunctious harmonica solo. The end moves back into that darker mode, before building back up as Stu repeatedly says “Bye bye” to the crowd while simultaneously being unable to stop jamming. A appropriate closer to a fantastic and groundbreaking show.

Appearances

Notes

This show was a fully acoustic warmup gig for acoustic night of the Princess Theatre residency and featured the debut of Most of What I Like. It's Got Old was played for the first time since 2015-09-13. (354 show gap) Sleepwalker was played for the first time since 2016-02-28. (325 show gap) Most Of What I Like contained “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim) teases. The intro to Sense contained “Come On” (The Notorious B.I.G.) quotes. Prior to Slow Jam 1 opening band The Bush was shouted out and mention was made that Ambrose's sister Edith is in the band. The song itself contained a Her and I (Slow Jam 2) tease.