Killing Heidi, Tumbalong Park

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Tuesday, April 19, 2005

After checking out the Northside Produce Market, we headed back over the Bridge to check out the Killing Heidi gig at Darling Harbour's Tumbalong Park. Not only did we get a free concert, but we also (apparently) got into the Book of Alternative Records for the world's biggest air guitar gathering.

Current New South Wales Air Guitar Champion, Darrin "Jimmy Dangles" Smith

A tough act to follow, but Killing Heidi took to the stage with youthful exuberance. They've grown older, their dreadlocks are gone and their sound has matured a little since they first shot to fame as 15-year-olds. Sure they're still kinda teeny-bopper pop-rock but I've still got a soft spot for them...

Jesse Hooper (guitar)

Warren Jenkin (bass)

Ella Hooper (voice)

Adam Pedretti (drums)

And aw... ain't they sweet--they even stuck around for 20 minutes for autographs (yes I got them all).

14 comments - Add some comment love

posted by Helen (AugustusGloop) on 4/19/2005 11:59:00 pm

14 Comments:

At 4/20/2005 9:20 pm, Anonymous said…

ella hooper makes a really odd blonde/bloodnut!
At 4/20/2005 11:18 pm, Helen (AugustusGloop) said…

Hi Juji - Yeah that's what we thought. She looked much better, esp complexion-wise, with black hair.
At 4/23/2005 11:58 am, R said…

You are so Rock 'n' Roll Augustusgloop!
At 4/23/2005 4:05 pm, mrstweety said…

Missed sydney alot ...AG,
I remember those days.. that i would go for free concerts or any concert like that.. ;)
At 4/24/2005 12:36 pm, Helen (AugustusGloop) said…

Hi R - Haha. Oh yeah baby.

Hi MrsTweety - Yeah Sydney is great for free stuff. I love outdoor free stuff! =)
At 5/29/2005 8:53 pm, Anonymous said…

Killing Heidi are a great Australian band i had so much fun at that gig they sound amazing have a great energy on stage and know how to work a crowd
They are so down to earth and love talking to us Sydney Boardies

Luv Ya heidis =)
At 5/29/2005 10:09 pm, Anonymous said…

KILLING HEIDI ROCK.. ella looks so cute in the last pic
At 5/30/2005 5:06 pm, Anonymous said…

HEIDI'S ROCK!!!!!!!!
ya hear that?
they're such an awesome band!
doesn't jesse look hot in that close up!!!!!
great pics!!!
At 5/31/2005 8:27 am, Anonymous said…

the blonde Ella looks shocking.
I don't like it at all.
Go back to brown or black.
At 5/31/2005 5:49 pm, Anonymous said…

Blonde Ella looks hot!!! but then again shes hot no matter what hair colour she has :P
At 6/01/2005 10:43 am, Helen (AugustusGloop) said…

Hi Angelique and all the anonymous commenters - Thanks for your comments and welcome to my blog. I was pleasantly surprised to see this site mentioned on a KH discussion forum. I hope that some of you are foodies too!

KH were very cool. They were very approachable and friendly to the crowd. Here's to them conquering Europe and the States!
At 6/01/2005 1:01 pm, Anonymous said…

killing heidi are my fav band and they rock ass.
their songs are the best and their energy is amazing.
i was their at the gig and they are the nicest people ever. they are all so HOT!! if i had a change to sleep with all 4 i would :P
At 6/03/2005 9:02 am, Anonymous said…

Psst Its Warren Jenkin not Jenkins
btw Ella looks Hot with blonde hair
Rock On Heidis
At 6/05/2005 10:21 pm, Helen (AugustusGloop) said…

Thanks for the tip on Warren's typo! Much appreciated! I've fixed it up now... cheers!