Boom Crash Opera have broken in new singer Andrew De Silva with shows in Albury and Mulwala over the weekend. The band also debuted two new songs.
The departure of original singer Dale Ryder was announced in March. Andrew, formerly of CDB, stepped in to keep the show on the road. “There is so much to know about a band with a 30+ year history, but Andy is very respectful to our story,” drummer Maz tells Noise11.com.
“Andy had a great time. He is such a pro and finds his way through the Boom Crash jungle,” he added..
Guitarist Pete Farnan was excitied to finally give fans some new music after all these years. “I got a big thrill from playing oldies like Gap That Opened and brand newies like Running Blind – it’s always a bit scarey – ‘legacy’ rock bands playing new material … gotta hit ‘em hard with a hit after craving their indulgence – I think we’ve got the balance right. Plus the upturned set list (well, upturned for we old hands),” he said.
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Boom Crash Opera setlist June 4, Albury
Hands Up In The Air (from Boom Crash Opera, 1987)
City Flat (from Boom Crash Opera, 1987)
Running Blind (new)
Great Wall (from Boom Crash Opera, 1987)
Gap That Opened (from Boom Crash Opera, 1987)
Bettadaze (from Fabulous Beast, 1992)
Mountain Of Strength (from These Here Are Crazy Times, 1989)
In The Morning (from Fabulous Beast, 1992)
Piece Of The Pie (from These Here Are Crazy Times, 1989)
Axe To Grind (from These Here Are Crazy Times, 1989)
Dissemble (from Born, 1995)
Get Out Of The House (from These Here Are Crazy Times, 1989)
Her Charity (from Boom Crash Opera, 1987)
Dancing In The Storm (from These Here Are Crazy Times, 1989)
Onion Skin (from These Here Are Crazy Times, 1989)
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I Am (new)
The Best Thing (from These Here Are Crazy Times, 1989)
Boom Crash Opera upcoming dates
June 11, Warnambool, The Whalers Hotel
July 2, Geelong, Workers Club
July 23, Oakleigh, Caravan Music Club
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