No power, no problem for Counting Crows Counting Crows singer Adam Duritz at the Perth Concert Hall. Picture: Flindell Jackson Source: PerthNow NINETIES rockers Counting Crows played all but their biggest hit during their performance at the Perth Concert Hall last night. Mr Jones didn't make the playlist, but there were plenty of other classic tracks to keep the fans happy. The seven-piece California outfit showed a really strong stage presence and created a big, bold sound despite a modest and simple stage set-up. You get the feeling they know that they don't need pyrotechnics or fancy lighting when they can rely on a foundation of striking rhythms, catchy melodies and a back catalogue that most bands would envy. After playing Big Yellow Taxi, animated frontman Adam Duritz mentioned that it had been about four years since they'd played the 2002 hit together. Late in the set, Adam jumped behind the piano and melded three classics - Goodnight LA, A Long December and Murder of One. The venue's acoustics were perfect and meant fans could feel everyone note, as if you were sitting next to him onstage. David Immerglück pulled out the mandolin and Charlie Gillingham played a good deal of the accordian. Halfway through the encore, the band lost power to half of the stage. This prompted Adam to call a halt to Hangin' Around, although it took a bit to get the attention of drummer Jim Bogios who was in the zone and continued smashing away a few more beats. The power issue proved to be no setback, as Duritz simply re-started the song acoustically and sent the crowd into raptures. He promised, "We will be back - sorry it took so long" and after a magic performance, lets hope it's not as long before Perth gets to count on the Crows again.