Melbourne - Code One Rocks Out

Did you know that Police bands aren’t actually made up of any real Police Officers? They are simply deceptive PR departments that wear the uniform but have no training whatsoever outside the music room. I’m pretty sure the guitarist we spoke to after the show wasn’t meant to tell us this so they’re clearly not that good at PR either, but apparently they exist to “break down the often-perceived ‘barriers’ between the public and police”. Um, I think lying to us and wearing the uniform in vain might do more to drive us apart Officer Dexter!

Anyway, after we got over the fact that we had been stooged all these years, we started thinking about Code One’s (that’s Police lingo for On Patrol) show and none of it mattered anymore. These guys were tight! They performed at the Vic Markets to about 35 old people with the same relentless energy and enthusiasm as The Stones are likely to at their very last show if they ever quit.


The highlights definitely included the tiny little front-woman belting out “I’m Walking On Sunshine” in the pouring rain, the old guy playing the cowbell like his life depended on it and the playful rendition of “A Little Bit Of Monica”, which was actually borderline creepy.

According to their website, “Code One can function as a ‘Dance Band’, a ‘Crowd Puller’ or as ‘Support’ for
celebrity headliners. You have the flexibility of choosing your own guest artist/s to perform with the Band, or alternatively, Code One will be more than happy to provide a floor show for you - it’s your choice.”

5 years ago

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