Newtown is well known to be the go-to date night spot for most Sydneysiders, on a summery night in the busy street of Enmore, a restaurant debut had reservations out the door. Sydney’s very own hometown hero Grentperez was bringing his much anticipated “Backflips in a Restaurant” World Tour home, bringing ‘G’s Bar & Grill’ to the Enmore’s iconic stage to deliver his most charming show yet.
A true showman, Grent stayed true to his ‘Restaurant Manager’ persona as he welcomed the crowd to his show. Joining him was Timi Temple on guitar, stepping into the role of the head chef for the night, and Ichi Tanabe mixing both rhythms on the drums and drinks as the bartender. The trio gave added a layer of effortless comedy to the night, quipping away at each other and slipping in many little nods to memes and viral TikTok moments.
On the menu, an energetic entree of some of his vibrant hits, including ‘Dandelion’ and ‘Clementine’, captivating the audience with his mix of soft vocals and punchy sounds. A special main course was delivered for one lucky couple that got to dine at the best seats of G’s Bar & Grill; A candlelit table for two set with Timi providing some ambient violin, all before a special serenade to Grent’s own song ‘Yours to Keep’.
The night was a true spectacle that showed how true of a showman Grent really is; from the stage setup to the energy that the band showed on stage, right down to how the track listing felt so natural and engaging; songs seamlessly blending each other while the trio would break out into skits to introduce each song (my favourite being Ichi’s introduction to Everest). Grent’s own charm and energy was unmatched; it felt more like an evening with a friend you hadn’t seen in a few months than a night at a concert, a true credit to his own hospitality and positive energy.
Grent closed his set out with familiar favourite ‘Cherry Wine’ and his newer track ‘Fuzzy Feeling’, which was met with an overwhelming amount of positivity, a reception fit for the track itself. Thank you to Grent and team for giving such a brilliant dining and concert experience to all of us who attended, the energy was unmatched and like no other, cannot wait to make a reservation at G’s Bar & Grill again!
Photography: Josh Ma – Review: Ken Magno
