If 2022 was a return to normal in the live music scene, post pandemic, than 2023 was a welcome extension of that. Live music was in full overdrive, with plenty of shows to experience through out the year. In 2022 I ventured to Los Angeles to see the iconic Pavement, little realising that they would actually tour Australia in early 2023. I managed to see them twice, at a small theatre in Thirroul and also at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. Both shows were great but it was the Enmore show that would be my favourite show of 2023. The joy and energy in that room was something I will never forget. The year began brilliantly too with my hero Ty Segall finally returning to our shores after seven long years. I actually flew to Melbourne to see him, as well as going to his Sydney show. Both were great. Lots of other wonderful live music in 2023 too. It was a pleasure to see the icon Paul McCartney late in the year, as well as the incredible double act of The War On Drugs and Spoon at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. That was my last show of 2023 and it was definitely a great way to send the year. 

1. Pavement @ Enmore Theatre
2. Ty Segall @ Metro Theatre
3. Pavement @ Anita's Theatre
4. Paul McCartney @ Allianz Stadium
5. The War on Drugs & Spoon @ Sydney Opera House Forecourt
6. Built to Spill @ Manning Bar
7. Ty Segall @ Forum, Melbourne
8. Osees @ Metro Theatre
9. Interpol @ Hordern Pavilion
10. Mount Eerie & Black Belt Eagle Scout @ Volume Festival