Fat Freddy's Drop - Live
[Melbourne Metro]

Perhaps the best and most fascinating thing about Fat Freddy's Drop is the individuality of all the members, Joe Dukie is the epitome of cool, pristine attire and seemingly the most controlled and effortless voice in the business.

Warryn, Tony and Ho on horns each posses their own comically differing traits, Tony is sharp and restrained, looking like a cooler English Public School boy, and Ho has no shame, stripping off throughout the gig and treating the crowd to some of the most outrageous and embarrassing dancing. The band plays so well together, and put on such a professional, tight and enjoyable show it’s hard to resist the throbbing beats and seductive melodies.

It’s clear that a lot of the set is improvised, with basic song structures in place for the feel of the evening to take hold, but the band are such a tight and close unit that it only takes a slight wink or nod for everyone to know what’s going on and what’s happening next. It means that no two shows are the same, but any crowd lucky enough to be witnessing Fat Freddy’s Drop is guaranteed to be part of one of the most vibrant and dynamic shows in town.