PrettyInScarlett

Wednesday was classic rock night in Cardiff, as M's treat we ventured to Cardiff Arena for Deep Purple plus guests. Unfortunate that it was the Arena - our moans about the acoustics are well documented! Turned up a bit late, assuming the staff wouldn't be on time, but - horror -they were, and 1st band Thin Lizzy (yup, what remains of Thin Lizzy) were already halfway through their set. An example, perhaps, why longevity isn't always a bonus? I saw this lineup (John Sykes, Scott Gorham with Marco Mendoza and I can't remember the drummer - oops) in 20o3 at Sheffield's Leadmill on their own tour & they were excellent. This time, the atmosphere wasn't there and their playing, well, it was a bit loose and Sykes sounded tired. Compared to the tight sound & excellence of tribute Limehouse Lizzy - I know who I will see again! Limehouse Lizzy are, luckily, back in Cardiff later this year. Main support Styx were on shortly afterwards, for apparently their first vi...

Another trip to Barfly on Saturday 21st, this time something of a box of treats! Main aim of the evening was to experience Mr cheeky chappy himself, Jack Penate, and a few bonuses thrown in too - for once, both of the support bands were really interesting. First up, Penarth-born singer-songwriter Adele. Something of a stir in the media about Ms Adele, and with some reason, judging by her voice and humour. Barfly was sold out for the evening and quite a few people were already familiar with Adele's work, with a very enthusiastic reception to her set, which was unfortunately a bit shorter than we would all have liked! Well worth keeping in mind - for more information check out Adele's myspace . Second up, Nottingham band Late Of The Pier. This was the real treat of the night, in between 2 quality acts, some real innovation and style. I'm not sure how to really describe them, but their influences - perhaps the Klaxons, Mistys Big Adventure, Goldfrapp and a touch of the Human L...