Friday night rocking the Shell

Festival weekend kicked off in true aussie roots style with fine weather, grooving sounds, glorious food and cold beers. They came in groups of all ages, with cheese and bikkies and throw rugs and were delighted by the look and sound of Xave Brown who travelled from Demark. His sounds were perfect to bring in the weekend with a bluesy acoustic tunes flavour and rhythm. Raw and passionate, Xave is perfectly matched by the exquisite and hauntingly beautiful voice of backing singer, Caitlin Dethridge.

Following Xave's gentle melodies was the big name of the night, well known Perth ensemble Blue Shaddy of solid vibrant beats and energy that cranked the Soundshell and got the crowd up and jigging. If you liked country, blues or rock you were feeling the music and grooving the colourful sounds.
For those who needed some fuel to keep up the dancing, they could find themselves munching down on handmade-before-your-very-eyes woodfired pizza's and beef and gravy rolls.