The Tivoli is only a third full for Kisschasy and this reviewer is baffled as to why such a popular band with the younger generation has decided to have an over 18’s gig. Maybe they feel their music is maturing, or maybe they just want to hit the bar hard when they are done, but it’s likely The Tivoli would have sold out if it was an all ages gig.

The smaller crowd doesn’t deter the first band onstage, The Cairos. The local foursome are full of fast-paced indie-punk and power pop tunes, and they perform these quite well. Lead singer Alistar Richardson has a voice that’s strong and melodic and lifts so well above the music to really give you a chance to listen to the lyrics. Their new single Batman is a fantastically grungy song with some harsh vocals and dirty riffs.

Numbers Radio are next on the bill, backing up after a busy weekend at Sounds Of Spring and the Gold Coast the previous day. They don’t show any signs of fatigue and proceed to bounce around the stage with amazing energy. They bash out their first few tracks without a break before slipping into a slower mood with some grittier, more powerful sounds. The vocals are shared between guitarist Dave Orr, and the bassist Rob Carlyon and together they do a great job. Their final song, Fire, is a catchy tune with great solos from both Orr and Carlyon and has the crowd dancing around by the end of it.

On a stage adorned with rope lights, Darren Cordeux leads Kisschasy out to the screams and they launch straight into the single that got them noticed, Do-Dos And Whoa-ohs. From the angst ridden Hymns For The Non-Believer to the slacker punk of their latest album, there are plenty of gems included in the set list. As a live band, their slightly pop image and sounds disappear, and their rock and punk roots shine through. They play each song with passion and precision and seemingly little effort but displaying an energy that is hard to ignore.

They pump out their first few tracks and then slow the mood right down with some newer tracks, including the brilliant little number Weekend which sees Cordeux crooning into the microphone. With so much material to choose from, Cordeux decides to give the audience a choice and after a rowdy vote Resolution Wednesday wins. They follow with more of their older material before ending their main set with the latest single Generation Why. After a brief intermission, Cordeux returns to the stage with his guitar and performs a heart-wrenching version of Black Dress before welcoming the rest of the band back to cover one of their favourite Australian rock songs, You Am I’s Berlin Chair.

As the show draws to an end, the familiar chords to Spray On Pants echo out of the speakers and the crowd screams their approval – a great end to a fantastic weekend of music all over Brisbane.