Review: Aloe Blacc @ Dusk till Dawn

Impressively hemmed in by red brick buildings and a giant mirrored wall, the Adelaide University Math Lawns have been temporarily transformed into Adelaide’s largest night club. Dusk till Dawn is the RCC Fringe's late night club program and boasts a strong line-up of acts including Riton and Lah-Lo, Remi, The Presets and Motz. Tonight it's Grammy-nominated American soul singer Aloe Blacc.

There’s nothing like an outdoor venue during festival season, and tonight the place is set to party as revellers mix and dance in the warm Adelaide air. With the audience this primed for a party, taking them to the next level should be a walk in the park. Unfortunately, with the exception of occasional flurries of keyboard and vocal brilliance that you would expect from R 'n' B royalty, the performers struggle to really take off – especially in comparison to the energy and mood of the crowd.

Tonight's performance aside, the venue and audience are something to behold. It will be a hard place to beat for those looking to get out, dance and enjoy the warm summer nights this festival season.