Perfect Tripod

Saw these guys last night at the Arts Centre Playhouse Theatre where they graced us with just over an hour of their renditions of Australian songs. Their method of tuning with beer bottles was, I thought, a particularly classy touch. Speaking of classy, they were all suited up, and looking very professional...with beer bottles. 

Anyway, alcoholic beverages aside...with the addition of Eddie Perfect's rich and resonating baritone, they form a wonderful a Cappella group. I've followed Tripod for a decade now, since their early Skithouse days, and I used to think what incredible voices they have as a trio. However, since Eddie joined them it's quite clear that Eddie Perfect is the one who really has the trained voice - he really shined throughout the performance Well, given that he went to WAAPA - Western Australia Academy of the Performing Arts - it really shows who's had classical training. Still, I do love Tripod and all their charm and the laughter they bring. But I used to wonder why they found the question "Did you guys have classical training?" amusing. Now it's all clear to me. They're still really brilliant though.  

Naturally, with the show being about Australian songs, how could they end the evening without singing our national anthem...John Farnham's The Voice. That was one of the highlights and it was hilarious. The other being Paul Kelly's Middle of the Air - the only really 'serious' song they performed; their voices came together beautifully. There was absolute silence in the theatre throughout that rendition - well I could hear the bloke next to me breathing - but even that didn't detract from the moment. All in all, an excellent show and made for a lovely evening. 

Upon exiting the theatre, we spotted Eddie Perfect with a bunch of oldies and overheard one of them telling him "It was slightly better than last night's show". Haha...they exchanged some pleasantries and Eddie rushed off to start signing some merchandise for the ever growing cue. Couldn't be bothered cuing up so we left. But the point is, he gave such a friendly vibe this evening and seems like such a lovely guy despite some of his onstage personas (which I perceived to be just a bit silly to put it mildly, but I guess that's the point).