Girl Band – Old Blue Last 22 Jan 2014
It's a busy Thursday night in London for our 2014 1st trip. One buzz word and we cannot help ourselves, GIRL BAND are hailed to be the exciting next big thing!!
The Post-Punk outfit are receiving a fair amount of airplay and rave reviews for their single 'Lawman' - and the limited vinyl in a printed bag is a treasure to own! (Note plays at 33rpm)
It's one in, one out on the door for this FREE gig and the air is buzzing. The band take to the tiny Old Blue Last stage at 10.15 it's not going to be a long set as the band all have the list written on the back of their hands!
A mix of Pixies with Mark E Smith style insistent vocals but the heartbeat bass, clean drums and tight guitar throughout make this band a very exciting one to watch. It's loud and hectic and the set including closer Cha Cha Cha (all 20 Secs of it!) was a blast of fresh air. There will be carnage in a tent in Reading come this August!!!
Chloe Howl – Joiners, Southampton 24 Jan 2014
So it's all about range! Featuring on the voice of 2014 list Chloe Howl was playing a warm up gig before her support slot with Ellie Goulding.
A polished performer with a class backing band (whose gear was a stark contrast to the typical kit of start-up bands that usually grace The Joiners stage) a set of 8 songs including 'Paper Heart' and 'Rumour'.
Chloe beguiled the crowd with her genuine banter between songs and flawless performance. A top act clearly fitting with mainstream songs and style.
Si & Sally