Cloud Control, hailing from the Blue Mountains, have been hitting every right note since their EP launch back in 07. The band finished their expansive Australian Bliss Release tour in Adelaide, a finale always an assurance of a good show. The mysterious yet refreshing group, playing music with a harmonious blend between modern country folk and vintage pop, were a sell out in Adelaide’s Jive Bar, an impressive feat considering this group is more used to supporting than headlining.
The night was somewhat slow to begin, yet a commendable effort from Richard in Your Mind who appealed to many of the indi kids packing out the dingy surrounds. It was obvious though that most people there really only cared about the main band, and were prepared to save their energy for it.
Alistar Wright (vocals, guitar), Heidi Lenfer (vocals, keys), Birthday boy Jeremy Kelshaw (bass)Ulrich Lenfer (drums) hit the stage slightly late, but got strait down and into it and had everyone involved from the get go. Their newbie to hit triple Js frequency This is What I Said, was a lovely way to create a jangling pop infused folkathon and a perfect track early in the set to get the crowd moving around. For a modest and somewhat shy bunch their music was able to translate their whimsical ideas into crowd pleasing tracks, displaying a musical confidence that their stage banter did not. Gold Canary was a huge victory and clearly one of their most popular tracks and the crowd went mad, many singing the hypnotic and fey vocals (although not quite as well as Heidi). It was a clear example of Cloud Controls ambitious yet reverberating compositions, striking a chord in summer loving Australians all over the country.
Ending their set with Buffalo Country was a good choice, despite it being less recognised than others, due to its wicked melody and dancing qualities. It also worked well to lead into an encore, a business which was clearly new to these guys. Alister admitted to being a novice at the whole thing, and the effect what somewhat lacklustre, when encores should be the highlight! The troop did however pull off an amazing and ethereal gig and I’m sure Adelaidians will eagerly await their return.
(Note: It was also nice to hear that they were being put up by Adelaide band Leader Cheetah. Hopefully this will inspire them to return to the live scene with some new tracks!)
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