Sandwich Club was dragged into 2007 by the balls last Thursday night as Walrus shook Candy out of her own Apartment, and the entire crowd out of their tree. 4 days later and only now can my little ears hear the birdies chirping again.

Russian Brides opened the night, and won me over early with a rant against purple sneakers, a tribute to Timmy Rogers, and the inclusion of a melodica in the mix. Mind you, Guy Sebastian could have redeemed an otherwise atrocious rendition of Wonderful World if only he'd used a melodica. Those things are magic.

Later on, fellow Sydney siders Walrus showed why "they're on the radio more than Richard Kingsmill", with a wall of blues-infused rock that near knocked me off the edge of the earth. They probably frown at the comparison, but I couldnt help but be reminded of Wolfmother. The difference is, Walrus wreak of the blues, and I can still say they're cool, and not be laughed at by my 'indie' friends.
For while Wolfmother fly around in their private jets, Walrus have stepped into the gap they left in the Australian indie music scene, which other promising bands like The Mess Hall have struggled to fill. Guitarist Joel said himself "they'll be talking about this for years".
I know I will be.

Wrapping up the night, the Sandwich Club DJ Collective (professional name for a very unproffesional outfit) took over the back room til the wee hours of the morning. Not sure where all those hours actually went, but I know it had something to do with bad dancing and awesome tunes.

Thanks to all who came to see Walrus "way back then".

Photos by RJ are up in the gallery...

And thanks to Sean for beating our arses to review our own night, yet again! Some Walrus MP3's and more photos are available for download over at his blog, A-Reminder...