8th January 2003 Central Coast Leagues Club - By Lauren Foreman
The shrill tones of a siren couldn't move us. We sat patiently out our seats in Central Coast Leagues, trying to block out the wailing as fireman shuffled past us to the backstage area. Some twenty minutes later they emerged and Field Day were free to take the stage. They thanked us for our patience and for sticking around, but it had not entered our heads to leave. This was the Central Coast after all, and the lure of the local band was enough for the audience of family, friends and fans alike to venture out midweek.
With the drama out of the way it was time for the music. The Christmas break meant the lads hadn't even seen each other for a fortnight, but there was no hint of them being rusty. The first section of the gig was predominantly made up of ballads like the tender 30 Seconds (which Jason dedicated to his "little lady") and old favourite No Promises. After a set peppered with EP tracks and newies preparing us for the imminent album release Field Day prepared us for one more song before the break. The air was thick with anticipation as Dan and Christian left the stage, leaving Jason, Troy and an acoustic guitar. It was the recipe for something special, and soon the room was filled with acoustic strumming and breathtaking harmonies. The audience was hushed as they were treated to an amazing version of the Nina Simone song that Jeff Buckley made famous, Lilac Wine.
It was a rare luxury to have a break in the set - enough time to stretch legs and grab more schooners before the band graced the stage again. The ballads were an entr�e, easing the band and us in before the meaty rock driven main course. 10 Stories saw fans young and old on the dance floor, while an extended version of Ghost was the perfect closer to Field day's first gig for 2003.
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