THE SAINTS IN CONCERT:
Original Oz punks The Saints touch on every phase of their illustrious history at their career-spanning concerts. The band recaptures the raw sound of their early days on the nascent '70s punk scene with growling guitars and insistent drum beats on classics like “(I’m) Stranded” and “This Perfect Day”. While ticket buyers will love the cathartic rush of these attitude-filled anthems, the group also shows a softer side with their sophisticated and heartfelt power pop on tracks like “Just Like Fire Would” and “Messin’ with the Kid”. As The Saints rock venues around the world, diehard and new fans alike can’t help but get caught up in the band’s rebellious spirit.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Completely independent of the New York and London punk scenes, Brisbane-based The Saints pioneered a similarly raucous and defiant sound starting in 1974. As they struggled to find gigs in Australia, their untamed sound struck a chord with punk enthusiast in the U.K. During this time bands like The Sex Pistols were winning over fans and the punk movement was in full swing, so it was no surprise that EMI signed The Saints and commissioned their first record, 1977’s (I’m) Stranded. The group relocated to London to be closer to their fanbase, but when they dared to create songs that pushed the boundaries of punk music, they drove several fans away. Singer Chris Bailey returned to Australia, recruited an almost entirely new cast of musicians, and went in a more rock direction on 1981’s The Monkey Puzzle. In addition to finally achieving success in their homeland, The Saints also scored a U.S. hit in 1985 with “Just Like Fire Would", which earned them a spot on The Australian Made tour with bands like INXS and The Divinyls. The Saints have remained active throughout the years and continue to win over new audiences every time they perform favorites from their storied career.
