25.01.2012 - Washington (Insomnia)

"Insomnia is a new conceptual work by Megan Washington, created to be performed four times only - once in Sydney, then Paris, London and New York.

A multi-layered show, Insomnia incorporates art, poetry, photography and designs, all drawn from Washington's personal archives. It offers a revealing insight into an intense 12 months for the double ARIA Award-winning artist, exploring all sides of her emotional and creative life.

Insomnia's four movements - Opiate, Amphetamine, Barbiturate and Nicotine - will be performed with very special guest musicians and sound artists on a stage incorporating sculpture and set-design by Robbie Rowlands. Insomnia will be directed and arranged by noted producer Daniel Denholm."

Photo from semelphotography.tumblr.com

I was extremely excited when this was announced, so I bought my tickets and booked my flights down to Sydney.

I wish I could put into words just how incredible this performance was, but you needed to be there to truly experience the atmosphere. It was the first of four performances of the Insomnia production, and somehow I think it will be the best performance of Insomnia full stop.

Setlist:

Insomnia

Interlude 1 

Sentimental Education 

Insomnia 

Interlude 2 

Letterbox 

Public Pool 

Interlude 3 

High Treason 

Skeleton Key 

Mirror In the Mirror 

Interlude 4 

Plastic Bag 

Holy Moses 

Encore:

Sorry For Everything 

Something Small 

Encore 2:

80 Miles 

My favourite song of the night would have to be High Treason. The sheer amount of emotion Megan poured into that song was incredible. Even with some minor issues with guitarist Ben Edgar's amp at the beginning of the song, the song was flawless.

I know its taken almost two months to get this recording posted, I apologise to Washington fans and readers of my blog. I've had an immense amount of personal drama, work training and more and have simply lacked free time to do anything.

Enjoy!

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The Past Few Years...

Was going through old photographs, found a bunch of stuff from over the years. Most of the photos I took, some I didn't but had saved anyway. Good times..

Kisschasy

KMH

Washington (Sia Support)

Buddy Guy

Jack Johnson, Zach Gill, Matt Costa

Washington (RIP Troubadour)

Signed Polaroid

Chester (Linkin Park)

Backstage at Linkin Park 07

Coldplay

Angels and Airwaves

24.04.2011 - Washington (Bluesfest)

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Washington - Tivoli

Oh how I love megan. Ever so amazing. Great to see the return of the "clementine" heckle.

Washington - Old Museum

Breathtaking. Intimate. Amazing.

Every Washington show is better than the one before.

Bluesfest - Megan Washington

As amazing as always. Met her (again) after the show too.

Twitter King

An excerpt from a Twitter conversation with Megan Washington back in 2009.

Megan played 'Belly Of The Way' for me.
Kate played 'I Got The Way' for me.

I Touch Myself - Washington - BIGSOUND

Here's a clip from Washington's BIGSOUND show. I found a youtube video online and replaced the audio with my recording.

08.09.2010 - Washington

Despite the short 30 minute set, this is possibly one of the best Washington shows I've ever been to. The band were energetic, the crowd was intimate yet pumped. The band played at the Artisan gallery outdoor tent for the BIGSOUND festival. Bit disappointed Sunday Best wasn't played, but all the other hits were there. LOVED this version of Someone Else In Mind. Amazing concert, worth the download!

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02.09.2010 - Washington

Incredible concert. Megan and the band were full of energy. It just so happens this was the 100th Washington gig of the year. Crowd took a few songs to warm up and get into it, but by the end they were rocking it. The band also played a new song and a few covers.

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