There are tribute bands, and then there are ideas so strong they reframe the music they’re built on. GAYC/DC fall squarely into the latter.
Taking the catalogue of AC/DC, arguably rock’s most overtly masculine institution and filtering it through unapologetic queer celebration sounds, on paper, like something that shouldn’t work. Then you hear it, you see it, and it becomes immediately obvious that this is exactly what rock and roll needs right now.
Founded by Christopher Freeman (bassist for queercore pioneers Pansy Division) alongside drummer Brian Welch, GAYC/DC have earned something rare in tribute-band territory: genuine respect from the wider rock community, including the artists whose songs they reinterpret.
TOUR DATES
Thursday, February 19: The Brightside, Brisbane
Friday, February 20: Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast
Saturday, February 21: Stay Gold, Melbourne
Wednesday, February 25: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Thursday, February 26: Milkbar, Perth
Friday, February 27: Mary’s Underground, Sydney
