The Chats Trade Sweat with Fans in the Weekend's Most Raucous Show

The planets aligned directly over Three Links on Saturday as 18 year old Australian rockers The Chats hit town for a show that had been sold out for weeks. They didn't disappoint, even if they might have been a little surprised by a crowd that knew the words to every song. Their SMOKO video has been viewed over 7 million times, proving you don't need high production value if you have a great hook. Support from Dallas's Loafers and Upsetting was a perfect match. Playboy Manbaby from Phoenix started the night off, offering to play for free just to get an the bill. It was a hot sweaty night and everyone left happy, most with a new tee shirt. Long live rock and roll. Photos by Mike Brooks