Axis of Awesome

Axis of Awesome are an Australian comedy rock band. They are currently playing at the Edinburgh Fringe, for their third year.

My oldest daughter was adamant that we had to go see them, so as I was off anyway, we all went over to see them. The show lasted for one hour, and the small venue at the Gilded Balloon, Teviot (next to the Edinburgh University Buildings) was packed. We were probably the oldest and youngest people there, but we all loved it. Be advised there is some bad language, but it is all so good natured that it would be hard to take offence. There was of course the famous four chord song, coming up for nine million hits on youtube, but mostly new material that I had not heard before. There was a little riffing between songs, and when a back-up CD failed, they totally charmed and amused the audience.

Musically they are very accomplished, but the humour comes from their interaction. Well worth seeing, it would not surprise me if they go on to be absolutely huge.

Teeshirts, CDs, and DVDs were available on the night.

The famous four chord song is available at