Ben Lee gives us MOORE!

Ben Lee and super surprise guest Mandy Moore - Factory Theatre, Enmore

Well first things first, new venue, and my reaction to it:

1. In the middle of nowhere, however had a fab pub nearby with steak sannies from $9.90!
2. Beautiful inside
3. Friendly staff
4. Returned tickets for souvenir on exit, LOVED THAT!
5. Plenty of room and still very intimate
6. Casual and cool

Venue rates 5 stars!

To the concert, Dash and Will were the support act and did a good job of warming the very cosy room. Two girls and one back up dude. Apparently it was only their 7th show, so props to them.

Then on she came, Miss Mandy Moore the super surprise guest. She has ditched pop for a more folk sounding almost country vibe. And to be honest it wasn't half bad, her crowd interaction was a little forced but she is from Hollywood.

She finished with a FAB rendition of her debut single "Candy", bubblegum pop at it's best. She was a true joy to watch as she went through her 8 or so songs.

Then he came out with only his guitar and a keyboard dude.

He cruised through all his hits including "Into the Dark", "Cigarettes will Kill You" and "Away with the Pixies", he has ditched the encore concept - BIG SNAPS Ben! I hate encores! He finished with a great version of "Catch my Disease" & "Were All in This Together".

A great Aussie performer put on yet another FAB performance! Well done Mr Lee!

Performances rates 5 Stars!