Riding on the back of their latest (and 15th) album, I Like You A Lot Getting Older, The Hard-Ons bounded into Hobart’s Altar Bar (previously known as just ‘Altar’) to deliver some old-fashioned, sweaty and melodic punk rock in the style that has kept them revered in the eyes of their faithful following for decades.
With a catalogue that extends way back to 1982, The Hard-Ons have become part of Australian rock folk-lore, all the while maintaining their hard-work ethic and no-nonsense brand of good old rock and roll.
In recent years, the band have been joined by Tim Rogers (of You Am I fame) a long-time friend and fan, and his presence as frontman certainly adds to the overall aesthetic of The Hard-Ons.
The band didn’t disappoint, running through a repertoire of old and new material, with a strong emphasis on tracks from the last three albums, I Like You A Lot Growing Older, Ripper ’23 and I’m Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken.
Set List:
Apartment 4 Two
Buzz Buzz Buzz
Fucked Up Party
Hold Tight
Sunny
Happy Accidents
Stiv Bators
Operation Lightning
Ride To The Station
Frequencies
Humiliated
Ache To Touch You
Back Pack Sweat
Finder’s Fee
Raining
Crushed
Chopping Block
She’s A Dish
Gallery: The Hard-Ons
The Hard-Ons were ably supported by Tasmanian hardcore metal protagonists, Ironhawk and fellow Tasmanian post-punk outfit, TEENS.
Gallery: TEENS/Ironhawk
All Images: ©fullonrockphotography/Andrew Fuller
