As a sunny weekend in Melbourne drew to its close, the Hi Fi Bar was buzzing with many a soul eager to see the musical stylings of Father John Misty, (aka ex-Fleet Fox drummer, Josh Tillman). He's as charismatic as they come and with his band en tow they played us music and grooved the evening away. Playing an array of tracks from his debut album Fear Fun, as well as one new tune and a cheeky rendition of 'I believe I can fly', the night was one that is difficult to sufficiently put into words.

It's difficult to pinpoint one moment to stand above the rest -- perhaps it was the countless references he made to his pony-hair shoes, the time he confided in us all the fact that his bass player could show you how to have sex on one of Saturn's rings, or maybe when amongst his flurry of movement he somehow managed to fling the microphone stand a metre in the air and into his back. 

Those precious moments aside, one must make mention of the bands rendition of Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings towards the end of their set, wherein for a solid few minutes it was as if all on stage had left us to enter another world, leaving the music to take hold of the bodies they'd left behind. The onlooking crowd stood speechlessly in awe as we too were taken elsewhere by the sounds that surrounded us.

When seeing FJM perform it's hard to imagine him ever occupying anywhere other than centre stage -- to say the man puts on a good performance is an utter understatement. His effortless banter, powerful vocals and mesmerisingly odd dance moves create an enthralling atmosphere that prompts all in attendance to move. Not to mention my ears will be ringing for days to come with all kinds of bluesy-rock FJM goodness. His show is exhilarating to say the least and as such I implore you to jump at any opportunity to experience it for yourself. 

Thank-you Father, until next time..