The Datsuns, Crocodiles, und Daddy Long Legs

The Datsuns are a hard rock band spawning from Cambridge, New Zealand formed over a decade ago. And with over a decade of experience under their belts it’s not surprising they create an evening of well-formed delights mixing classic rock tones and a heavy drums. The band has played alongside the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Korn and Marilyn Manson and even supported Metallica on the New Zealand leg of their tour, which shows the kind of league The Datsuns belong to.

Rudolf de Borst the well-named vocalist offers a lot of variation to his vocal output, mixing styles similar to Axel Rose in some cases, Kurt Cobain and sometimes the screechiness Jack White in others.

There is a brilliant symbol sound to the drums that helps create a sense of drama, like with each hit there’s a crash to the heart. The heavy-guitar riffage throughout are complex and often lead into beautifully long-winded and winding guitar solos, that has the effect of most of the audience around me breaking out their air guitars and attempting to play along.

The band are set to release their sixth studio album towards the tail end of 2014 and I personally cannot wait.

Crocodiles are a super cool band to see live. The lights were bright and colorful. I love indie pop bands who know how to rock. They came out that night ready to play their hearts out for the audience.

I fell in love with the lead singer Brandon Welchez that night. Seriously, he's so funny and lively. He's got a big heart, and he's incredibly sexy. He looked so cool on stage; all of the band did.

Crocodiles back up their cool attitude with an amazing musical ability. They are super inventive musicians, who enjoy experimenting with sound and technique while still creating a catchy pop melody.

They had a pretty good turn out the night I saw them a few years ago. There were some die hard fans and some people who had just heard them play for the first time. When they played one of my favorite songs, "I Wanna Kill," I screamed like nobody's business. I'm not usually a loud talker or someone who wants to get everyone's attention, but it was hard not to get wrapped up in the energy of the crowd.

Everyone was having a good time! I have no regrets seeing Crocodiles come out live. I know I'm going to have to see them again one day.

fabulous live band.. always get the crowd going. great musicians and characters. really make good contact with the audience and get them involved. very good luck to them on their journey