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King Gizzard & the
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is a
memorable jam band from down under Lizard Wizard
that bends genre from one album to the The merch stand was crowded the
next while still maintaining their own PHOTOGRAPY + REVIEW: entire night, even throughout the
unique sound. They are known for their show as fans eagerly lined up buying
prolific discography pulling from multiple Logan Schooley vinyl records, T-shirts, posters, and
genres such as psychedelic, surf, jazz, Joining the headliner was the more. The artistry of the merch was
folk, synth-pop, and even heavy metal. To National Symphony Orchestra; just as impressive as the music itself
the trained ear and beloved listeners each conducted by Sarah Hicks, and exemplifies how dedicated the
album has its own distinct vibe. Band complementing and enriching the entire team is to the cohesive vision of
members include Ambrose Kenny-Smith, already impressive performance. DJ their collaborative art.
Cook Craig, Joey Walker, Stu Mackenzie, Crenshaw opened the performance
Michael Cavanaugh and Lucas Harwood. shortly before King Gizzard & the Another remarkable moment during
The band has been the subject of some Lizard Wizard was set to begin. the show was the harmonica and
recent attention as they have pulled their guitar “duel” between Joey Walker
entire discography off Spotify in retaliation In a sea of tie-dye, eager fans are and Ambrose Kenny-Smith. The
against the CEO’s decisions backing AI. buzzing with excitement from the pit emotion going back and forth
Regardless, they continue on normally to the lawn. The band’s opening was between the people playing those
with the Phantom Island Tour, promoting coupled with elation from the instruments could be felt from
their latest album. He also called out to audience. The band showed off their anywhere in the venue. This
free Palestine, rousing applause broke out musical talent with long instrumental impressive feat was just one among
from the crowd. Joey Walker connected breaks during songs and transitions many instrumental spotlights
with the audience talking about the and captivated the audience with throughout the night. The vocals of
difficulty of missing their families for their vocals and passionate the band are enthralling to listen to
extended periods of time on tour, but the psychedelic performance. The while still playing a crucial role in the
dedication of the fans makes it worth it. progression between songs speaks overall sound and delivery of lyrics.
to the thought and effort going into The night closed with “Iron Lung” a
the show, continuing melodies and hit from an album from 2022,
themes throughout leaving the audience in awe.