Australian sensation g flip visits historic scoot inn
Photo by Nimsi Coronado
Kat Cunning, a nonbinary American singer, songwriter and actor, known for their unique vocals, has been releasing singles and Eps since 2017. With top hits such as “King of Shadow (2019)”, “Birds (2019)”, “Could Be Good (2021)” and latest single “Heart of Gold”, released on March 14th. With Historic Scoot inn, at Austin, Texas being the last show they would play whilst joined with G Flip on tour, they played a mixture of released and unreleased music. As they entered the stage, with iconic blonde curls, emphasized more with the humidity of the Texas weather, black heeled boots, a black blazer and white jumpsuit underneath. Joined along with EL, or also known as ELPENTHE, as Kat’s guitarist.
During "Confident," Kat took their blazer off and swung it above their head in circles before tossing it into the crowd, where fans eagerly reached for it. They then revealed the rest of their outfit: a beige long sleeve, which soon came off to reveal a white jumpsuit adorned with sparkly, heart-shaped jewels on the chest. "Boys," a song filled with love and acceptance, is dedicated to those who have transitioned and are transitioning. Standing in the middle of an amp, Kat pointed to the boys in the crowd and appreciated them, asking, "Where are my beautiful boys at?" Some fans cheered and raised roses in the air in response.
Kat’s vocals were brassy and powerful, leaving the audience excited and impressed. The uplifting guitar chords played by EL complemented Kat’s voice perfectly. Even though some of the unreleased songs were unfamiliar to the fans, they still joined in by dancing. By the end of the performance, Kat made their way back to the middle of the amp between the stage and barricade and stood there, thanking the fans. As they finished, the crowd threw rose petals in Kat’s direction. G Flip watched by the side of the stage near a tree, applauding Kat’s talent.
G Flip is a dynamic Australian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for their energetic performances and talented drumming skills. Rising to fame with their debut single "About You" in 2018, G Flip has since captivated fans from all over the world. Known for their vivacious stage presence and heartfelt connection with fans, G Flip continues to push musical boundaries while advocating for LGBTQ+ visibility and mental health awareness. Their passion for music and relentless drive have solidified their status as a compelling and influential artist in the contemporary music scene.
Kicking off the “Drummer Tour Continued”, G Flip made an entrance by running in and making their way to the drum set placed towards the middle back of the stage, beginning their solo while illuminated by lights from behind. They wore a white tank top, a black bandana around their neck, and black sunglasses. The banging of the drums fueled the fans' excitement, all the way from the front row at the barricade to the back of the venue. Throughout the first song, “Get Me Outta Here”, G Flip acknowledged a child in the front row and blew a kiss in their direction. They later revisited during “Lover” to read the sign the kid was holding, which thanked G Flip and asked if they could trade their Lightning McQueen toy for G’s drumstick. In response, G Flip agreed, saying, “I love Lightning McQueen, I love the movie Cars”.
At the beginning of “Rough”, G Flip invited their guitarists to join them in the middle of the stage, and in unison, they played the drums to the beat of the song, ending with G Flip doing a solo towards the end. The fun continued throughout the night. G Flip was given a pink cowboy hat by a fan to wear on stage, and they shouted, “give it up for this guy” as they raised a medium-sized stuffed flamingo wearing a G Flip t-shirt into the air. During “Drink Too Much”, G Flip got off stage and went through the crowd singing as fans surrounded them, using their phone lights to see where they led. They walked all the way to the VIP area on the heightened deck. After singing a rock version of “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift, they did a merch giveaway to someone in the crowd who had been giving all their energy. To finish the show, they sang “The Worst Person Alive.” As fans were not ready to say goodbye, G Flip’s raspy vocals blended with the instruments dynamically. As the band joined them to bow, the audience applauded and cheered—a perfect way to end the night, which was a safe space for everyone and radiated love.
Setlist:
1. Drum Solo Intro
2. Get Me Outta Here
3. Hyperfine
4. Didn’t Mean To
5. Rough
6. 7 Days
7. Drum Solo
8. Lover
9. Good Enough
10. Real Life
11. Be Your Man
12. Drink Too Much
13. Gay 4 Me
Encore:
14. Cruel Summer (Taylor Swift Cover)
15. The Worst Person Alive