The Sweet Sounds of the Sunshine Coast – in2nation review (supporting Red Bantoo), Jan 13

The only way I can think to describe In2nation is, hip-funk-blues-hop! Their set at the Solbar on Friday night seemed to set the place on fire with the crowd roaring and running to the dance floor before the first song had even begun! They commanded all the bodies in the room with a super groovy bass line to kick start the show and with a drummer and percussionist joining in before some electrifying guitar, the audience were captivated for every heart filled word!
With the friendly face of Solbar’s own Mick Wallace fronting the band, keeping the energy levels high and rhyming like there is no tomorrow, In2nation had the room louder than I’d ever heard before!
Screaming, cheering, grooving and constantly moving, it was very hard to tell which element of the band was most popular! The lyrical hooks were in abundance, fun to sing, easy to catch and extremely relatable; it seemed that the crowd knew every chorus!
The guitar work cut through in the solos, with a sound that reminded me of Hendrix and the Mason Rack Band, I saw air guitar in every direction! The beats were very progressive, teasing the crowd and making the most of each section, before really busting out in the instrumental parts. And aside from all of that, the crowd interaction from the band was phenomenal!
We clapped, we sang, we danced all night and two lucky punters where even given prizes (including a brand new skate deck) for the most energetic moves. One song even had the whole room inches from the floor, just hanging for the band to bring us back to life and when Mick gave the signal, it felt like the room was being shaken by a giant the way the bodies were bouncing around!
The set provided an array of tempos, consistently funky. Every song had a powerful message and unique sound. The band really made the crowd feel like part of the show! The most important detail of the night though, absolutely everyone had a blast! If you haven’t had a chance to check out local funksters In2nation, put it on your priority list! Peace

- Conjure Shane

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