An eclectic range of people gathered at the Corner with the odd Stray Cat’s or Ramones Tee spotted in the crowed displaying how diverse Robert Gordon and his band’s styles really are, as well as the diversity in their fan base. With your band featuring the likes of Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), and Gordon’s long-time guitarist Chris Spedding as well as the supports being the very talented Melbourne band The Vaudevillains, this was set to be a night to remember.

The Vaudevillains attractive front man Adrian Whyte had a voice that was perfect for his genre of music, Psychobilly. His at times passionate tones resonated well with the crowd, one gentleman even calling out to Whyte, expressing his feelings. “I’m a damn good player, thank you! How much am I paying you?” was White’s modest response.

The audience was drinking up the music, clapping along and some were even wiggling a bit. Devil Drives A Valliant was a song that had you wanting to move more than just your feet.

For his last number, White seemed unsure of what to perform for the crowd, beginning with a bit of something that he compared to the Willy Wonka tune then going on to perform Trip To The Moon as his last song. This is a band that everyone should check out. A fun band when performing that left the crowd wanting more of their catchy and up-beat songs. This is a band that will go far!

After a sound and light check Gordon’s band appeared on stage followed by the man himself, Robert Gordon whose presence itself brought smiles to his fans’ faces. There is much to be said for experience in the music industry and for those who know and appreciate their fans. Gordon’s first order of business was shaking the hands of the fans who were front most to the stage. He and his band gave out an aura of welcome and one couldn’t help but feel wonderful just being in their presence.

Through the performance of The Way I Walk Gordon and his fellow band mates found themselves smiling and posing for photos from the crowd who so clearly wanted to take their own memento home of this fantastic night.

“First time here” Gordon stated simply. Someone shouted and he answered that, “They wouldn’t let me in!” before he went on to say, “Let’s rock and roll man, you know what I’m saying?”

Gordon preformed much of the songs he’s released through his career, with some noticeable exceptions such as Red Hot. His now deep-baritone voice may be the reason for this, though, with Red Hot containing many high notes that he may not be able to reach at this stage in his career.

“This is a song Springsteen wrote for me years ago” was Gordon’s introduction to Fire the song that was gifted to Gordon from Bruce Springsteen which was originally released on Gordon’s second album ‘Fresh Fish Special’.

Gordon performed Wild Wild Woman before he took to a break and left the rest of his band to entertain on their own. A tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, George Harrison and of course, Elvis Presley was then followed by a few covers and the Sex Pistols No Future.

Slim Jim took the opportunity to take notice of all of the women crowded around his part of the stage before the band went on to perform some of the Stray Cat’s stuff with Rumble In Brighton and Rock This Town before the reappearance of Gordon, his presence serene and the music soft guitars.

“How you doin’ so far … You feelin’ good?” Gordon asked the crowed before he went into Wanderer and took other requests from the crowed. “What do you wanna hear baby?” Gordon asks as he takes requests happily.

“We love you, thank you so much!” Gordon declared before disappearing off stage. A roadie appeared after the crowed demanded more and said he would see what he could do. Moments later, the band was back for their first encore. Gordon quickly disappeared after this, clearly enjoying the crowds calling for more when he came back with a little smile on his face.

“Well, what’s that darlin’?” Gordon asked as someone in the audience made a request. “You know, I’d love to do that for you – but no.” Gordon continued to joke with the audience who had been trying to make requests since a quarter of the way through the show. Humor is what has kept Gordon fresh and real after so long in the music industry, his unique personality and his qualities as a performer bring so much to his shows. Luckily for us, he decided to finally share this with us Australians!