Dinner this evening was at Noi Thai in Fitzroy. Eleisha and I caught up with friends Mark and Emily, and a good nosh was had by all! For some reason I got no pics.

The Venue

This was the album launch for ‘Those Were Days’ and was held at The Night Cat, Fitzroy

Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats

This was my third time seeing Stan and he didn’t disappoint! For those of you who haven’t been to the Night Cat to see live music, you totally should! The stage is in the centre of the room, which allows for easy access to the bar (behind the stage essentially) which is great if you’re anything like me and enjoy a beverage or several.

Here’s how Stan describes himself on his website;

Antipodean songwriter Skyscraper Stan is a true believer in the power of words. One sentence, massaged just the right way, can be an entire story in and of itself. “I write songs slowly” he says “I think about everything I put down. Every line I sing, there’s a meaning to it”. Across a career spanning the better part of a decade, two studio albums and countless live performances, he has established himself as one of the most thrilling lyricists working in Australia today. Endless months on the road, “singing for his chips”, observing the lives of people in town and country and putting it all down on paper has sharpened Stan’s songwriting to a fine point. 

Anyway, it’s probably easier for you to watch a few clips instead. Here are some from the night;

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