Bar on the Hill, Newcastle Uni
Thursday August 16, 2012:
Since Marcus Azon and Pepa Knight began collaborating in 2010, Jinja Safari have rocketed into the spotlight, winning Triple J Unearthed in 2010, and touring locally and overseas, not to mention climbing atop every amplifier in order to beat their chests and holler (if you’ve seen them live, you’ll recognise this scene). The experience is always rowdy and fun, and of they didn’t disappoint this time around. The event, coined ‘Jinja On The Hill’, was a change from their regular Newcastle venue (The Northern Star Hotel, Hamilton) and the crowd was less packed in, the lights blue and neon rather than the usual warm, sunny feel. It didn’t take away from the energy of the show, where lots of ugly dancing ensued. ‘Mud’ and ‘Forest Eyes’ came early. Current single ‘Toothless Grin’ fuelled the dance floor and a short interlude encouraged two girls from the audience on stage for a boogie. Jinja Safari settled the crowd with the atmospheric ‘Stepping Stones’, finishing as usual with the yell-at-the-top-of-your-lungs ‘Mermaids’. After yet another exuberant show matched by an enthusiastic crowd, their debut album is much anticipated.
Reviewer: Jamie Nelson
Photographer: David Jackson
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