Every time, without fail, Kumfy Klub pleases. This weekend one of my friends from Melbourne was in Adelaide and the timing could not have been better. I said, “Girl, you need to let your hair down and come on out to Kumfy Klub.” “What is this Kumfy Klub?” she replied.
Kumfy Klub is a quarterly event that ties in with the seasons. It’s usually held at popular pub/club the Crown & Sceptre. Offering a beer garden, a dance floor, art on the walls, no pokies and great entertainment, it’s tough to look past. It’s also pretty easy to get rock star parking out the front, since it’s away from other clubs down King William St.
The autumn edition of Kumfy Klub had an absolutely scorching line up. Kicking off the live music part of the night was Poetikool Justice, a group I’ve been meaning to see ever since I bumped into the guys when I saw Fat Freddy’s Drop at Womadelaide. The PJ’s, as their ever-swelling fan base fondly calls them, have a funky reggae roots influenced sound with rapping and rhyming lyrics dropped in over the top. A mate of my friend’s fiancé likened the guitarist SeanyD’s riffs to those of Tom Morello. The guys got the floor pumping and I had a bloody good time shaking my arse to tracks such as Place I Know and State of Opinion.
Next up on the bill were The Beat Smugglers, who despite their long relationship with the venue haven’t had an appearance at The ‘Sceptre for at least six months. When the ‘Smugglers took to the stage the vibe changed a little (for me anyway) as they have a darker d’n’b sound compared to the PJ’s. Whilst I didn’t recognise any of the tracks, I still enjoyed the music and the punters did too.
Trunk Funk Sound System and mash-up kings Track Team (formerly known as Noodle & The Activist) played some great dance floor tunes from the likes of DJ Shadow through to Queen. The highlight of the night for me though, was Poetikool Justice who are currently recording their debut album and I for one am eager to hear it.
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