Twin Towns Review - Tuesday 22^nd April 2003

by Graeme Petersen

Hello again all!

The following is a completely unbiased, objective review concerning a well known rock ensemble that some of you may know.................. the

MAGNIFICENT STATUS QUO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday night was good. Last night was Sunday night to the power of 10!

Quo, the crowd, the sound, everything..... was arse kickingly brilliant! The sound was toned down from Sunday. Either that or I'm still deaf. Could hear everything much more clearly.

Frame rocked like Gibraltar! I am so in awe of this man it's ridiculous. I don't believe there is any other front man in any other rock act that develops a better rapport with his audience than he does! But even he gets lost for words! One bloke yelled out in between songs very clearly and audibly to Frame.." I LOVE YOU MAN!!!" about three times. Francis took it with his usual good humour but lost his train of thought momentarily to everyone's amusement. It was a great little interlude.

Rick and Rhino were great again. Each working the crowd on their side of the stage. I think everyone in the front few rows, at least, got a nod and a wink, a smile, a grin or acknowledgement of some sort from the boys. It's a small thing but it does make you feel good. Andrew looks to be enjoying himself more than on any other tour I've seen...or maybe I'm just paying more attention.

Gerdundula was a highlight again. The interplay between the four of them out front is great to watch. Frame almost did himself an injury when he slammed his guitar strings in mock frustration at Rhino....it was funny at the time but it must have hurt!

I thought I liked Matt before last night but I would now like to announce our unofficial engagement! ( My wife and Matt don't know about it yet). I have sitting in front of me as I type this dribble one very used Matt Letley/Status Quo drum stick courtesy of that wonderful chappy. My sis-in-law insists Matt was throwing it to her but Matt and I know better.

Anyway, by some fluke my brother got the other stick! My brother and I have agreed to leave our sticks to each other in our wills. Unfortunately this means I will have to kill him.

Same set list with the addition of.....wait for it.....for a few bars.....of the Batman theme song! Rick was wearing a Batman T shirt and someone with magnificent persuasive skills on Rick's side of the stage cajoled him into playing it. Excellent work!

Ahhh well. That's my Quoing over for now. Until the next tour,

Sayonara, Over & Out, Kumbaya My lord, Yours truly etc etc blah blah

Deafer 'n Dumber Than Usual of the Great Southern Land (SE Queensland

division)

aka Muggins, 4 Eyes & That Long Tall Streak of Pelican Sh*t (Don't ask)