Face Of Cheam

Toast is a festival celebrating the southern hemisphere that took place in the huge Olympia exhibition hall. We were not expecting many other English people and we were right. However the lure of Jimmy Barnes could not be turned down and we were lucky enough to meet the legend at a pre-gig signing of his latest album ‘Out Of The Blue’. After a look round the stalls and a kick about with a beach ball during the support act it was time to check out the aussie beers. A fine selection with Carlton cold being a fine choice. The crowd were not as drunk as expected though there obviously were exceptions with a group of ladies kept pestering us to take their photos (with their camera). As to the show, it was as you would expect from Jimmy although disappointingly there were no random covers. Mica Paris and Roachford both guested on one song and the rousing Khe Sahn and Working Class Man were kept to the end. You can’t go too much wrong with Jimmy and it was great he made time for his fans before with the signing sesh!

Driving Wheels / Die To Be With You/ Rising Sun / Lover Lover / I'm Still On Your Side / Ride The Night Away / Lay Down Your Guns /When The War Is Over / Out Of The Blue / Red Light / Choir Girl / Merry Go Round / I Put A Spell On You / No Second Prize / Resurrection Shuffle / Good Times / Flame Trees / Khe Sahn /////// Working Class Man