The Jungle Giants 30:03:14

 The Jungle Giants / Millions / ShortStraw
(All Photo of Band members where taken by Brodie)

6:00 am alarm went off and excitement filled my bones, today is the day; round two of The Jungle Giants! Running to wake the photographer up (Brodie) we got ready to catch the train. Chucked on some clothes and packed my bag we where on the train with a hop and a skip. We met Kat on the train who you may remember from one of my very first posts who was also bursting with excitement as it was her first JG gig. On our arrival to the Vally the rain God's decided it would chuck it down, so we suited up (poncho style) and headed over to the line. There was about eight other girls in front of us holding umbrellas and shivering from the rain. Kat and I went and got coffees' and muffins from the super Rad Flamingo Cafe while Brodie stayed in line. Keelan walked in and had breakfast with his girlfriend while Katrina was fan girling next to me we left him in peace to enjoy his food.Walking back to the line I could see an array of colorful ponchos and umbrellas, only four more hours to go in the gloomy weather. Making friends with the girls next to us from the Sunny Coast (Hi if your somehow reading this) made the time fly faster. Samantha, Lach, Woody and Ashley arrived at 10:30 am ish and joined us in our spot in the line. After the weather had picked and chosen from its down fall to sun it was finally the time for a race for a good spot. Ponchos few off and brollies everywhere, scanned our ticket and ran straight for the stage. Front and to the right was our position of choice; now the wait for the bands.

ShortStraw were first, excited chatter filled the lounge as the band began to play. 'Coach Potato' first up and small movements covered the crowed as people bopped and swayed to the beat. They continued to play other songs 'bikini weather', and 'Good Morning,Sunshine' (my personal favorite) and created the energy for the next act; Millions. I told the Keyboardist (comment if you know his name!) that I loved their set and that they should do another tour as he was packing up and he told me that I they where surprised i knew who they where. Millions where up and there all white attire was effective.All long brown haired but Dominic Haddad the lead singer. I had Campbell  right in front of me who is the Bass Guitarist. A few Excited fans in the crowed let out a cry as they begun with playing new songs. They played all but 'Guru' which was upsetting as it is my favorite one of theirs. Dominic's voice is sweet like cinnamon and he has a charismatic presents about him on stage. Singing to fans in the crowd and staring off into the abyss of people while he sung. While packing up I had a quick conversation with Campbell about how well they played and he called me awesome, It not every day you get called 'awesome' by one of the band members of Millions. Music played waiting for The Jungle Giants to come on, I could see them backstage right next to Brodie while he spoke to me about his shots.  People setting up their gear on stage, it was close to show time.

 Screams filled the room as they jumped on stage. Girls behind me pushing and pulling to get closer to them. Phones pulled from everyone's pockets and pressing the red button to record. Playing Mr. Polite first the crowd screaming the lyrics. Andrew jumping like crazy in front of me and as the songs went on showered us with sweat and water. Having a cheeky conversation with him in between songs about how hot it was and him generously passing out his water to us all. It was like having a huge dance party with your friend. Sams voice spot on as per usual and Cesira being as cool as ever, they played through the songs. My favorite being 'The Truth May Hurt.' Jumping, Dancing, boogieing and singing it all sadly came to their final song - 'She's a Riot.' After the show I went and met Three of the band members of Millions (all but the lead) and got a photo and they signed my CD for me. Not worrying to line up and meet TJG as we did last time, but instead heading off to our train. Once again such an astonishing afternoon filled with laughter, sweat and sore calf muscles. Always living for live music.

Thank you for reading my post you can see the video I made here. Leave a comment and tell me what you think, did you go ?

C/K x