Words by Harry Webber // Images by Pat O’Hara

Dear Seattle tackled two shows in two states on Saturday, and Pat O’Hara was there camera in hand to show us what went down.

Ask any mother and they’ll tell you healthy and balanced breakfast is the best way to start the day, and boys from Dear Seattle clearly agree – kicking off the morning with a couple ciggies in the garage before loading up the van and heading to The Plot festival where the lads attracted a pretty tasty crowd for the lunchtime slot.

No time for relaxing though, with Dear Seattle heading interstate for a show at The Forum in Melbourne, supporting rock lords Kingswood on the final show of their national tour. The boys delivered a commanding set – heads were banged and drinks were raised in the iconic venue, and then, finally, the boys relaxed and tackled a few hard-earned brews.

Dear Seattle are doing it all – see the tour diary below, and catch them around the country on the ‘Cut You Deep’ tour. Tickets here:

A few ciggies before the business of today begins.

Jez and Simmo making sure the van’s packed to perfection.

Jez and Simmo posing like angels.

Touring is hard because it means being away from family for long periods of time. Here’s a sweet embrace between Brae and his brother as we’re pulling out of the driveway.

Two very stale and very wholesome mates.

Backstage at The Plot. Drinking a few beers way too early in the day.

The boys embarrassing themselves in an interview for The Plot.

Simmo rocking out.

Jezza also rocking out.

I’m not even sure Brae know’s what he is supposed to be doing in this photo.

A fair few people packing out the festival early in the day to see the boys.

Brae having a yell.

Approximately 2:30pm and starting to get a bit loopy.

Made our flight by 10 minutes.

Intimate car trips really do help the boys bond.

Vocal warm ups.

Backup vocal warm-ups.

On stage at The Forum Theatre.

Simmo shredding.

Jezza moving around a little.

Josh can’t take his eyes off the camera, loves it.

The Forum is probably the best looking venue in Australia.

Probably needs to cut his hair.

Same caption as last photo.

Last strum of the tour. Now it’s over and the sweatifying and beer drinking has begun. They wouldn’t let me take any photos of the disgusting celebrations.