My usual moan about Barfly is that often, the really good bands have near non-existent audiences, but this last time, I was pretty much proved wrong! Again, first trip for a while and a respectable crowd to see electro-sensation Late of the Pier, plus supports, which for once weren't absolutely dire!
Up first were North Wales band Mudflaps, not bad for a start, but still possibly a little too new? Some interesting tunes, available of course on myspace. Next up, a one-lady (plus assistant with laptop) rapper/mc KC, who was very different from the other 2 bands! Reminiscent of Northern State. Once again, not really my thing, but very good nontheless, but she could have done with some company? Maybe a few dancers and some more lights, and a club setting? Either way, not forgettable and you can't doubt the enthusiasm; more info on myspace site.
Late of the Pier were as good as we remembered, and by then Barfly was full if not packed. Their radio play etc etc must be working as their fans are very obvious! Good natured and boogying crowd, so much that photo ops weren't great, but never mind, excellent show. Of the songs I already know, the band played new single Space and the Woods, Broken, A Heartbeat, Dose A (and possibly VW, Random Firl) plus newer songs White Jazz, The Bears are Coming; anything else I don't know or can't remember! As well as a proper website (yay) there is also a myspace. Album soon, please, guys.
Up first were North Wales band Mudflaps, not bad for a start, but still possibly a little too new? Some interesting tunes, available of course on myspace. Next up, a one-lady (plus assistant with laptop) rapper/mc KC, who was very different from the other 2 bands! Reminiscent of Northern State. Once again, not really my thing, but very good nontheless, but she could have done with some company? Maybe a few dancers and some more lights, and a club setting? Either way, not forgettable and you can't doubt the enthusiasm; more info on myspace site.
Late of the Pier were as good as we remembered, and by then Barfly was full if not packed. Their radio play etc etc must be working as their fans are very obvious! Good natured and boogying crowd, so much that photo ops weren't great, but never mind, excellent show. Of the songs I already know, the band played new single Space and the Woods, Broken, A Heartbeat, Dose A (and possibly VW, Random Firl) plus newer songs White Jazz, The Bears are Coming; anything else I don't know or can't remember! As well as a proper website (yay) there is also a myspace. Album soon, please, guys.
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