By Carol Goddard

Friday 22nd November brought us Revolution: a night of protest songs at the Kazador. And what an intriguing gig it was! Full house, and sheer talent from two fine musicians, Frank Sultana and Adrian Herbert. 

The audience were taken on a musical protest ride over 60 years, and we saw a different side to Frank Sultana. A deeper, more perplexed, maybe even darker side. He presented songs which were from the 60's, but could have been written today. 

Frank mused:how has the world gotten into such a deplorable state over the last 60 years? In Frank's gentle way he told us about the songs he was singing, how they came to be, the story behind the lyrics. He was passionate, and inspiring. 

If the audience were expecting The Blues, it was not to be. But what was so well performed were the protest songs of John Prine, John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young, and Pete Seeger. Days gone by, and yet it seems sadly that nothing much has changed. 

Frank played two guitars, his 2nd one homemade! Apparently for ease of travelling. Adrian Herbert accompanied him with the most eclectic, wonderful, magical percussion. A pleasure to listen to, and to watch! Lucky me in the front row. 

Pete Seegers If I Had A Hammer brought the house down. We all clapped, sang, we were in the moment - audience participation at its finest. 

Tamara Campbell and Dave Evans have given Kiama a monumental gift with both the Kiss festival, and the Kazador. 

Frank called for a little revolution of our own: let's keep this going. He called Kazador every 6 months and was given rapturous applause. 

Let's see what future magic can happen. Let's make it happen.