Remember remember the fifth of November, and I'm sure I will always remember this years! No, I'm not talking about bonfire tonight- I'm talking about Battle Of The Bands!
The time was around 7:24, only around 30 people in attendance, no long hair in sight, but Superdry beanies, Nike 6.0s, skinny jeans and short hair, yes I'm talking about the feeble race that is teenagers!
Band Number One: The Hot Rods
With the now 'legendary' thanks to the blog, Jonny Morgan on lead guitar and vocals, myself on the bass and my brother Jacob on the drums. We had the daunting task of opening, which as some of you may agree is often a bad thing. None the less, we started out with ZZ Top's 'Gimmie All Your Lovin'' which to my surprise no one really knew, if they didn't know this,then I wonder how they would know Eddie Cochran's 'Summertime Blues' needless to say- they did not. I believe we gave a very enjoyable opening act. Although sadly, we didn't make it to the next round. However, it was just a 'one off' for us!
Photos courtesy of Tom 'Bashful' Brown
Band Number Two:Unzipped
It was this bands first appearance at the Battle Of Bands. They may be year 8s but they gave a good show. They played 'Sweet Child O' Mine' first, now, although I cannot stand that song and every time I hear it I want to rip my any part of my body off just so I can use it as a weapon to make the music stop, the crowd did enjoy it! The next song they played, I wasn't familiar with, although did seem to please the crowd. Highlight for me was Harry Clark's voice, very very good! Sadly, they didn't get through as well.
Band Number Three: China White
Now, they have been together on and off for a while now, yet they seem to get better every single time! They played a song by Muse (which I don't know- Damn modern music!) and another which I cannot remember;sorry! Yet the amazing bass work of Will Ellis coupled with the soaring vocals and guitar from Joe Ferdinand and superb drum work from Aaron House, they were through to the next round! Although they didn't make it to the final, they placed everything from to The Killer's 'All these things that I've done' to Jeff Buckley's 'Grace' and seemed to satisfy every ones music taste one way or another.
Band Number Four: Popeye And The Pixies
I don't want to sound biased, here but I am this band No.1 fan as I even do their sound at gigs, but they blummin' fantastic! Playing a fair share of modern contemporary music and even there own song 'Microphone Hiccup' they gave one of their most energetic and exciting gigs to date, making it all the way to the final!
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Photos Courtesy Of Tom 'Bashful' Brown
Yes, that handsome devil is me!
Photos Courtesy of Robyn 'Where the hell is Megan!' Pitts
Band Number Five: The Roadhouse Trio
Your winners ladies and gents, with repertoire of three, yes three, Hendrix songs, plus a Robert Johnson song et al, they weren't exacly commercialy savy, but sure could they play! We didn't experience Morgans trade mark solos, but also Mr. Jake Hitch on his fish that is his bass, but also 2X winner of Battle Of The Band, Pete Keys. Well done lads and great show!
Photos Courtesy of Tom 'Bashful' BrownOverall, a fantastic evening, and if you missed out, it's your fault, but there is always next year...
I personaly got up to a spot of dancing myself....
My Name's Sam Hughes And That's The Way It Is!
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