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You can’t separate Steve Lucas from his X history – at least not in this bar and not in this part of the world.

The early members of X eschewed the punk tag because they regarded themselves as a rock and roll band. The delivery might have been rawer than a steak in a trendy French bistro but the band’s musicality raised it above the average two-chord wonders.

Since the deaths of most of X’s many members since formation, Lucas has firmly held onto the band’s legacy, while not limiting himself musically. Bigger Than Jesus is proof of his determination to branch out.

We all might say we hate labels but we all still use them. If X was (and is) his “punk” band, The Groody Frenzy his blues rock outfit, Pubert Brown his psych-Kinks trip and A.R.M. his Oz Rock monster, Bigger Than Jesus is Steve Lucas’s “metal” group. And how.

This year marks the 50th birthday of Brisbane’s community radio station 4ZZZ and a series of huge musical events will be held over October and November.

The 4ZZZ Joint Effort concerts played an integral part of the station’sstory in the 70’s and 80’s, providing live music fans in Brisbane with the best value for money events in town and  bringing together local and interstate original artists. Traditionally held at the University of Queensland campus refectory, these events set the tone for the healthy live music scene Brisbane enjoys today.

Original joint effort promoter, David Darling, is curating a special 4ZZZ joint effort event at the Hamilton Hotel on Saturday, 8 November. Tickets are on sale hereand here’s the line-up:

Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs
A participant in  in the original 4ZZZ UQ concert events in the 70’s and 80’s sharing joint effort bills with the likes of Mental as Anything and Razar, Perth’s suburban boy Dave Warner and will be performing with the original “Mugs Game”-era band, From the Suburbs. 

X
One of the most influential bands to emerge from the late 1970s Sydney underground rock/punk explosion, the music of X has well and truly stood the test of time. Frontman Steve Lucas has put on many memorable shows in Brisbane and with his band will be performing the seminal 1985 album “At Home with You” plus other classics from the back catalogue.     

The Survivors
Formed in 1977 in the first wave of Brisbane punk bands, The Survivors played a part in many of the original 4ZZZ joint effort events before disbanding in late 78’

He original trio of Jim Dickson (Radio Birdman and the New Christs), Greg Williamson and Bruce Anthon will stage a very special reunion to help wish 4ZZZ a happy 50th.