Set Guitars to Kill...

Oh my! :D

Im probably not the best person to review gigs that I actually put on, because Im bound to be biased. But lets recap. (Im probably going to review 2 more gigs Ive been to lately, later.)

Friday. May 22nd. The Marquee.

Lets set the tone. AMAZING.

So, Arcadia lake turn up nice and early, or at least part of them. Good stuff. To my surprise, the 2 headliners turn up shortly after and we breeze through the most painless soundcheck and load in imagineable.
People slowly roll in for Arcadia Lake who are up first and set the tone well for the night, easing everyone into whats to come. Suitably fantastic guitar work, drums and superb vocals (the only ones of the night) all glide together perfectly. And a huge special thanks to Sarah for being able to sing as she is/was having throat problems. So massive effort on their part and massive thanks to go along with it.
BK and DAD take to the stage next and to a pretty full room. Their blazing mix of experimental and lurching rock guitar and probably one of the most talented drummers around knock the volume levels up a notch and impress everyone who hasnt seen them before. The people that have remain just as impressed.
And So I Watch You From Afar saunter onto the stage and proceed in knocking the holy fuck out of every single person. :D Such a good band. So much energy. So many riffs! Basically the loudest single band on the face of the planet (*may not be true of the whole planet). They veer to very nearly upstaging their tour buddies and headliners of the night; Maybeshewill. Luckily, MSW are up to form and continue to blow the audience away with their electonic tinged LOUD-rock. So good to see them enjoying themselves too.
Last time the 2 bands played in norwich, it was a wet monday in october to about 10 people. This time, they had at least 68 very treated gig goers to play to (both bands) and I think they relished the oportunity.

Such. A. Great. Night!

Also, a personal best for a solo promoted gig in terms of turnout. Super :)


So, its sad that that gig is now over and done with, but more things to be going on with. Namely, Tubelord :)

Roll on.

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