Taxiride ft. Jason Singh will mark the 25th anniversary of their landmark album Garage Mahal with a one-off Melbourne performance at The Espy, St Kilda on 21 August, performing the record in full alongside selected fan favourites.
by Paul Cashmere
Garage Mahal is more than just a second studio album, it represents a defining moment in Taxiride’s career. Released in July 2002 following the multi-platinum success of Imaginate, Garage Mahal introduced a refined blend of soaring harmonies, melodic songwriting, and live-band energy that solidified the band’s place in Australia’s pop-rock landscape. Now, 25 years on, the band, fronted by original lead vocalist and principal songwriter Jason Singh, is bringing the album back to the stage with renewed vitality and a modern edge.
Garage Mahal produced several hit singles, most notably Creepin’ Up Slowly, which peaked at No. 6 in Australia and also reached No. 19 in New Zealand. Other singles, How I Got This Way and Afterglow, also charted, helping the album achieve platinum certification by ARIA in 2002. Much of the album’s material was written on the road during touring, giving it a sound distinct from the band’s earlier work. Writing sessions took place both at Mount Macedon in Victoria and Palindrome Studio in Venice Beach, California, where producer Fred Maher helped shape the record’s sonic identity. Mixing was completed by David Way and Mike Shipley, adding polish to the band’s organic, live-oriented approach.
Jason Singh, whose voice defined the original album, said of the upcoming performance, “You don’t protect a legacy by rewriting it – you honour it by performing it.” The Espy, one of Australia’s most iconic live music venues, provides the perfect setting for this celebration. Fans can expect a faithful rendition of Garage Mahal in its entirety, including tracks such as Afterglow, How I Got This Way, Creepin’ Up Slowly, Forest for the Trees, Afraid to Fly, Saffron, This Time, Enemy, Skin, Happiness Without You, Stronger, Wait, and Madrigal, complemented by selected favourites from the band’s wider catalogue.
The 21 August Melbourne show marks the official launch of the 25 Years of Garage Mahal Tour, with a full national anniversary tour scheduled for 2027. The performance offers long-time fans and newer listeners alike the chance to experience the album live, capturing the energy and emotion that made Garage Mahal a milestone in Australian rock history.
Tickets for the Espy show are on sale now, giving fans a rare opportunity to witness one of Australia’s most beloved pop-rock acts revisit a defining moment in their catalogue.
Event Details
Taxiride ft. Jason Singh – 25 Years of Garage Mahal
21 August, St Kilda, The Espy
Tickets on sale now
Garage Mahal Tracklisting
Afterglow
How I Got This Way
Creepin’ Up Slowly
Forest for the Trees
Afraid to Fly
Saffron
This Time
Enemy
Skin
Happiness Without You
Stronger
Wait
Madrigal
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