GIG REVIEW: NOAH DILLON - THE OLD BAR 22/4/21
Winter is well and truly fast approaching in Melbourne, as people began to pour into the Old Bar in Fitzroy last Thursday night for warmth and wonder, the latter courtesy of Perth indie-rocker Noah Dillon.
Starting off the night was Melbourne’s much loved indie bedroom-folk trio Obscura Hail. Their on stage chemistry, humour, and wit added a touch of light to their somewhat-existential catalogue. Layered with buttery-smooth harmonies from bass player Tamara Issa, Sean Conran’s lyrical intricacies were a stand out for the group.
Shortly afterwards, a bouncing head of curls made his way through the crowd and onto the stage: it was Noah Dillon! Dillon began the night strong with 2019 single ‘Don’t Act Like You Know Me’, the crowd treated to a taste of his striking vocals which reverberated throughout the venue.
His mid 2020 popular release ‘Sunburnt In July’ was played earlier in the set, with aching guitar moments gliding the track into one of his more recent releases, ‘Knievel Daredevil’.
Dillon has a real knack for songwriting in terms of conveying a whirlwind of emotions quite simply yet extremely relatable to a young crowd. This emotion was visible throughout the set, with a touching solo tribute to a friend who had passed away touching the hearts of all who attended the gig at The Old Bar.
For a change of tempo, Dillon picked things up again with his latest single ‘That’s Just How I Feel’. To his surprise the audience had memorised the chorus of his new track, a compliment in the highest form for musicians.
Finishing off the night with his 2020 release ‘Matthew McConnaughey’, Dillon went above and beyond to create a space full of rawness and vulnerability. The next year or so could be a pivotal period of time for him to launch into the next era of Noah Dillon, as The Old Bar was full to the brim with adoring fans. This was a testament to his work, as punters were only able to attend the gig via door sales.
