On Thursday night I went to see a live band at the Perth Concert Hall. Just outside the main hall is a giant open balcony called Beck's Verandah with a stage and squishy purple couches with small side tables and lamps. All under the stars on warm summer nights. It's a fantastic venue, last time I was there (2 years ago) I saw The Black Keys. For me, seeing a band in a small venue like that, with the speakers blasting bass through my chest, is better than almost any giant festival atmosphere.
But back to the point. On Thursday night I saw a band from Sweden called Peter, Bjorn and John. In addition to being hilarious on stage (as Swedes tend to be, in their very Swedish way) they were a fantastic live act. Best I've seen in a long time. Just the right mix of cruisy and poppy and funky.
If I were you, I'd check them out. Perhaps a download or two. I'd recommend Amsterdam. It's really just one more reason I'm itching to go to Sweden.
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