ZEBRAHEAD AND THOMAS NICHOLAS BAND REVIEW
Zebrahead and Thomas Nicholas Band played at the Crowbar Last Night, and they put on an epic show.
Thomas Nicholas is best known for his role as Kevin in the American Pie films, and last night, he brought his band, Thomas Nicholas Band, to the Crowbar in Sydney. The set kicked off with "Stifler's Mom", which was a parody of the song "Stacy's Mom", and the band delivered an energetic blend of pop-punk and pop-rock.
The set continued with a mix of original songs and covers, which kept things exciting. We got to rock out to "My Generation, Tomorrow’s Gonna Hurt and Same Kids", and you could tell the whole crowd was having a great time. Next up was "Teenage Dirtbag", and Brad Smith joined the band, and brought frantic energy to the stage.
Thomas joked around with the audience and shared little stories, which made everyone feel connected in between songs and we got to listen to "We're Gonna Be Ok and Back For More". The band sounded tight as "1999" played. The great guitar work continued as "Just Leave It" played and the solid drums beats and catchy melodies took us into the last track, "No Cigar, originally by Millecolin" which stuck in your head. Thomas Nicholas band brought a super fun, high-energy show and got us ready for the next set.
Zebrahead were next up, and everyone packed in. The band came on stage and "America, F*** Yeah" played across the speakers, and the band members walked on stage one at a time. Zebrahead opened the night with, "When Both Sides Suck, We're All Winners", and a powerhouse performance was delivered from the word go.
As Zebrahead played " We're Not Alright, Hello Tomorrow and Homesick for Hope" The punk attitude, infectious hooks, and undeniable showmanship got the audience pumped for more, and the jumping and high energy were on the stage and in the mosh pit.
The California rockers commanded attention, and launched into a set packed with fan favourites and fresh material which included "Rescue Me , Postcards From Hell, The Perfect Crime and No Tomorrow" and it showcased their signature mix of rap-punk intensity and pop-savvy melodies, which ignited the Stage with Unstoppable power. Ali jumped into the crowd and got everyone to bend down and jump with him.
The band’s chemistry was electric. Vocalists Ali Tabatabaee and Adrian Estrella bounced off each other with force, trading verses and harmonies while keeping the crowd fully engaged. Tracks like “ Mike Dexter Is a God, Mike Dexter Is a Role Model, Mike Dexter Is an Asshole , Hell Yeah!, Fight for Your Right and Who Brings a Knife to a Gunfight? ” ignited waves of nostalgia, while newer cuts proved that Zebrahead’s sound continues to evolve without losing its rebellious edge.
The audience response was immediate and enthusiastic. Mosh pits broke out, fans shouted every lyric, and the band’s constant interaction made the venue feel intimate whilethe band played Drink Drink, Sink Like a Stone and Worse Than This.
The set continued with " Check , Call Your Friends and Anthem " and Guitarist Dan Palmer’s solos blazed with precision, and the rhythm sections provided a relentless backbone that drove the set forward at full throttle. Between songs, the band’s trademark humour and lighthearted banter kept spirits high, and it turned the show into the celebration of the year. Zebrahead said Happy Birthday to Jason and they invited fans up on stage for a drink. They also said Jasons birthday wish was people crowd surfing, and the fans brought their A game.
As we listened to the encore, "Falling Apart and All My Friends Are Nobodies" the crowd was left exhilarated and wanting more. We were sad to see the end of the set, and we cannot wait for them to come back. Zebrahead are a testament to punk rock and they deliver one of the most dynamic live acts.