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Review: The Lazy Eyes at the Newtown fesitval

If you can't already tell, I am crazy about the Lazy Eyes, a four piece band from Sydney. I first heard about these guys from friends who were already fans and saw them perform live for the for the first time at the Shoreshocked battle of the bands in February.

Last Sunday, I went to see them perform at the Newtown Festival. I knew they performed there last year so I checked the webiste to see if they would be performing again and was disappointed to see that their names were not on the list but the next day they said they were performing in a post on Facebook. I was happy and quickly messaged some friends and asked if they would like to come along with me and they said yes. It wouldn't have mattered if they had said no, I would have gone anyway!




Harvey, Itay, Blake and Noah put on an amazing performance! They strummed away on their guitars, danced and flipped their hair and sang so well. Whenever I watch them perform or see a video of them, I get the feeling that you can really have a fun time with them. They just look so happy, smiling during the performance. You can tell that they love what they do. Although we were in a park, it felt like we were at a huge party or a rock concert, with so many people standing in front of the stage, jumping up and down, dancing and jamming along. The boys' interaction with the crowd was awesome. There was a point in their last song 'Where's My Brain', where the music got softer, they got down low on the stage and had the audience do the same. Although I couldn't do that, I loved it. It kind of gives you the feeling that you are a part of the performance.



 


Their set ended all too quickly but I was glad I was able to be there and introduce my friend to a new band. She also enjoyed the performance and has just started following them on social media. I can see that they are slowly gaining more fans and I'm happy for them. The only negative thing about the set actually has nothing to do with any of the boys or the performance. It's just that I got hurt in the crowd. I was getting stepped on and pushed around so I had to move to the side, which was actually good because I had a better view and was able to record a video of their performance, but I ended up with a few scars. It was totally worth it!




If you are planning to go watch The Lazy Eyes perform, you should definately take some friends with you for a great day or night out. I suggest taking some water, bandaids, and panadol with you because it gets pretty crazy and, if you're a little one like me, try to stand somewhere out of the mosh pit to avoid being stepped on. That's also a good idea if you are claustrophobic.

These four guys are so talented and unique. I don't know any other bands like them. I don't know them very well and haven't met them but they seem to be fun-loving and have great personalities. The Lazy Eyes would be perfect to have play at a party or fun event. They have what it takes to be successful in the music industry. Whenever they release an EP, I will be first in line to buy it!



Follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thelazyeyesband/) and Instagram. I think everyone should check them out and go watch them perform at least once. Guys, congrats on a wonderful performance in Newtown. I hope to see you again soon.

 




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