Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders - February 24 2024 - Sydney

One of Australia’s most underrated musical talents, Tim Rogers, the creative force behind Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders, got the original band back together for two performances. This was a very different show to when I last saw him at Parramatta in ’22. Then it was cool precision. This time it was raunchy and driving. I’d be hard pressed to say which show I liked best, they were so different. But I can say they were both thoroughly enjoyable.
On this night, tracks spanned the band’s career, but unsurprisingly, with an emphasis on the earlier material. I recorded six of the 14 songs:
Beautiful Sound (00:08)
Let Me Love You (05:10)
I Can’t Drink the Water (10:24)
Leaving Eden (16:30)
Hurtsville (23:38)
Susan (32:47)
I ended up videoing three of the same songs that I had recorded previously, something I prefer not to do. However, in this case, the versions are so different that I’m actually pleased I doubled up, documenting the band’s chameleonic skills. Hopefully, it won’t be another two years before I see Tim again in whatever form that might take.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders website: jackladderandthedreamlanders.com
Bandcamp: jackladder.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: facebook.com/JackLadderAndTheDreamlanders/
Instagram: instagram.com/jackladder/?hl=en

[@sylviedibbs]

Thanks for uploading! I went to this and brought with me a friend who didn't know about Jack Ladder. They totally loved it. Seeing and hearing it live, the music floods over you. It was brilliant! ✨

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

It was indeed a brilliant night. It's a crime Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders aren't better known. Great to know you're educating people. I too brought someone who hadn't seen them live before. They loved his voice. Thanks for commenting.

[@SmokeJaguar101]

My god, I've dreamed of being able to stand where you stood that night. Also I thought this was a pro shot concert recording until I realised it was one man, hats off on a great video (and great quality sound!).

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

It was a terrific night. Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders definitely deserve much greater recognition. Jack (Tim) is off touring Europe soon but it will be a solo tour. Well worth seeing but not quite this fabulous. And thanks very much for your kind words. I'm quite happy with how this turned out. Only wish I could have caught more of the guitars being played but heads were always in the way.

[@SmokeJaguar101]

@@Peter_LiveMusic I have notifications on for when tickets go live for his London show, and I've set a series of alarms and calendar notifications. Back in 2019 I had been pretty into Jimmy Barnes, who in turn led me to seeing Kirin's "Big Enough" music video, which helped me discover Alex Cameron, who I went to see in Southampton in the UK in September 2019, and this tall, louche looking, chocolate-voiced singer was the opening act - first time I discovered Jack Ladder. Then found out the Dreamlanders were composed of Australian independent music royalty, and discovered Donny Benet, who I got to see in London a few years back, who I'm seeing on March 14th in London... 2 months and a day before I get to see Jack again! *BREATHES* What were you shooting on for this? Did you use an onboard mic or an external? Turned out great!

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

@@SmokeJaguar101 A true fan!! I must admit I don't know as much about the other members of the band and I really do need to explore their other music. I use a small Sony point and shoot. It gives me quality video and stills while being small enough to hide in my pocket (to get it into live music events). The sound quality from the camera isn't great, especially when things get loud, so I use a small Zoom external recorder to supplement the camera's sound.
Enjoy Donny and Tim. I know you will.
Oh, and you might be interested in my earlier recording (if you haven't already seen it). Not the original Dreamlanders but still a great band:
th-cam.com/video/DIGw4HCrDrI/w-d-xo.html

[@Rodiniaband]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

🎸🎹🥁🎶🤩

[@TheRobh62]

The Cure meets Bruce Springsteen. No problem with that.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Definitely not. But he's more often compared to Nick Cave - it's his voice.