Is it an hospital? Is it a 7 Eleven? No, of course not, don’t be silly, it’s all ages rock joint 610… with fluorescent lighting. But the show goes on with those cool Brisbane kids Delpino. Slowly but surely becoming well known in Brissie’s music scene, and tonight we get to see why. Starting their set in a very well-lit space doesn’t seem to bother them, they handle it like real rock professionals. Delpino combine calm melodies on guitar, keeping it cool out front, with an abundance of energy coming from the drum kit. Making their sound not to slow, not to hard, but right on the money. Lead vocals ranged from soft sweet sounds, to angry yells and cries by all members. Although I couldn’t hear the lyrics, choreographed clapping and poses were enough to keep me entertained.

Up popped Melbourne four piece Origami. The fluorescent lights were exchanged for fairy lights on stage, and instruments were fired up and ready to go. But one problem, no sound was coming out of the lead vocal’s microphone. After a tiny re-arrangement of amps, the word was that the band was just going to have to put up with the microphone cutting in and out. This all-girl, part ‘60’s surfing music, part punk rock band got on with things. Rhonda Simmonds lead vocals, seemed worried about losing her voice at first, yet ended up screaming a hell of a lot anyways. With mic stands being thrown, fans being kicked and tamborines being bashed against floors, Rhonda is a cartoonish kind of character to watch on stage. With the mic still drowning in and out, comments like “i thought this was suppose to be a punk venue” were probably better off unheard. But yet valid with first five rows sitting down still halfway through set, so lingerers up the back could see. Consideration is not punk guys! Finally the twist, cha cha and whatever else you call the way these people were dancing broke out for Disco Frisco.

Now we’re going to forget about sound problems for a moment, because The Zebras are on. Starting off with pop favourite The Forces of Light, they play to a smaller audience than Origami. But they don’t give a shit. Having supported The Shins lately at the Arena, they’ve taken a step back down to support this small all-ages crowd. The boys churn through light pop and slightly country influenced music. A great part of The Zebras music is their intelligent and sometimes humorous lyrics. But unfortunately sound problems prevented us from hearing them tonight.

There are wonders of whether The Organ will even be able to play, due to these sound issues. Once monitors are put in place to the satisfaction of lead vocalist Katie Sketch, The band begins. The Organ in obvious regards to their name, is musically fuelled by the melodies of light organ keyboard sounds. This works beautifully with the dark guitar chords. Katie Sketch’s vocals are very reminiscent of 1980’s singers such as Pat Benatar and Deborah Harry. She really intrigues the audience with her vocal sound and cool stage presence. Unfortunately for the second, third and forth songs in there set, these vocals were cut out by the microphone completely. But a happy applause from the audience when Katie was heard once again, but only for the last two songs. Latest single Brother is played to the crowds delight. This songs organ sound glides with Katie’s quivering dark vocals.

I fear 610 may reaffirm its past bad reputation for its sound troubles from tonight, but when the microphone was working it sounded great, it is a great venue, with a great concept and with great bands playing tonight. Hey you win some you lose some, 610 will hopefully get on it’s feet soon enough.