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Eff-Sex, Reluctant To Speak, Anodize, Tauntra
By Sean Wildey
The Queensberry, Annan. Friday 29th August 2003
Just a wee note to express my feelings about The Battle of the Bands in The Steakhouse on Friday 29th August.
Thanks to everyone who came along its committed audience members like you that make it all possible, Cheers.
Here is my round up of the bands from the final night.
Eff-sex: Comedy, rock, rap quartet based in Annan and Gretna.
Wog/Bob/Chris's parka was an immediate expression of what the crowd could expect. The band were Fur-trimmed and beaming with bright orange enthusiasm (nice coat Bob).
Niell the band's colourful front-man had stage movements that could be compared to that of an over-animated Michael Flatly as he left the stage ablaze with his very own 'feet of flames', so much so that not even microphone lead trouble could stop his antics. Their 'ode to penis' brought a special tear to my eye. Phat, enjoyable, Thumbs-up. Cheers lads.
Reluctant To Speak: Emo, Post punk, Rock five piece from Carlisle.
I guess you could find the obvious influences over this band although definitely a head bopping in the 'yes' motion performance. A band of this calibre induce a mild condition commonly known as ringy ear syndrome.
Their genre is well established across the Atlantic and is fast becoming one of the most impressive music scenes in the UK and this band portrayed themselves in the full of life way that this music style is famous for. An act not too dissimilar from Britain's own 'Funeral for a Friend'. I do fear however that this particular genre may end up over done and music lovers may become tired of it and I hope for a band like Reluctant To Speak's sake that this doesn't happen too soon. Extremely tight and well presented, well done lads.
Anodize: Simply because of their stage presence Reluctant To Speak were a tough act for anyone to follow, but all credit to Anodize, who were only called in a few days before the gig to replace Second To Sast. Unfortunately I nearly missed most of this performance as sometimes young men don't like being asked to leave the building, 'Big Hand' to Graham 'Smithy' Smith (Annan's favourite policeman) for his help in making a difficult situation a lot easier, I'll buy you drink youth.
Back to Anodize: Carlisle based rock four piece. A foot tapping show from four very nice guys, special thanks to the Cornerstone fan for presenting himself in a manner that did exude all forms of etiquette. Anodize had good harmonies which tied nicely with excellent, well merged riffs.
A well rounded set that oozed promise. Fans of 'Silverchair' should rush out and see these guys before their gigs become too damn expensive. Cheers lads, well done.
Cornerstone: Whitehaven and Workington based rock quartet.
I have a demo from this band which has a truly awesome sound from a band who are, as of yet, unsigned. Most professional, signed bands aren't as tight as Cornerstone so great stuff. On their song 'Sickly sweet' the lyrics are 'I'll make my mother proud' I think that these guys more than did themselves proud. Unfortunately the bassist Brian was a little unwell (not alcohol induced) and had to remain seated throughout the gig.
I like Cornerstone both for their music and for the fact that when I was first staging band nights at the Queensberry a band I had lined up cancelled on me and Ric Casson the Cornerstone drummer did everything he could to help find me a replacement act.
A special appearance from a smoking plant left a little bemused (just say 'no' kids). The Cornerstone singer Shaun seems to get better everytime I see him, credit where credits due. A wonderfully arranged set. I especially liked 'ten years older' which was dedicated to Brian and his being ill.
Very well presented, thumbs up indeed. Cheers lads. Nice cardigan Shaun!
Tauntra: Post punk, ska, Annan based band.
A great crowd enthusiasm filled The Steakhouse, which was well deserved. I had to sit at the side of the stage, as there was no way I could see over the mass of fans that seemed to congregate in the centre of the floor. I found myself feeling slightly sorry for Steve as his 'Chromatic bass pedal' seemed to like throwing 'jacks' from the bass out of itself, Steve had previously been playing in Eff-sex so I think he exceeded any expectation that was thrust in his way.
Apparently Iain (Tauntra lead vocals) had a sore throat, from where I was seated you couldn't tell and I don't think the audience seemed to mind. Great vocals that tie brilliantly with the genre.
Pete seemed to have more energy than I'd ever seen in him, his guitar must have felt in 'flavour country', as his performance, on sound and appearance, seemed flawless.
Scott (tv head) on drums, now I was told, not sure if was correct, that he had joined the band to replace another previous drummer although to me it seemed that he'd been with them forever.
The whole band were incredibly tight and had a togetherness that made their performance, for me, the most enjoyable of the evening. I just hope they get a better demo than the one recorded in Iain's front room because the rest of the world need to hear this excellent presentation of music personified through these four talented individuals who tie together so well to really kick out the jams.
Cheers guys. Great stuff.
By Sean Wildey
The Queensberry, Annan. Friday 29th August 2003
Just a wee note to express my feelings about The Battle of the Bands in The Steakhouse on Friday 29th August.
Thanks to everyone who came along its committed audience members like you that make it all possible, Cheers.
Here is my round up of the bands from the final night.
Eff-sex: Comedy, rock, rap quartet based in Annan and Gretna.
Wog/Bob/Chris's parka was an immediate expression of what the crowd could expect. The band were Fur-trimmed and beaming with bright orange enthusiasm (nice coat Bob).
Niell the band's colourful front-man had stage movements that could be compared to that of an over-animated Michael Flatly as he left the stage ablaze with his very own 'feet of flames', so much so that not even microphone lead trouble could stop his antics. Their 'ode to penis' brought a special tear to my eye. Phat, enjoyable, Thumbs-up. Cheers lads.
Reluctant To Speak: Emo, Post punk, Rock five piece from Carlisle.
I guess you could find the obvious influences over this band although definitely a head bopping in the 'yes' motion performance. A band of this calibre induce a mild condition commonly known as ringy ear syndrome.
Their genre is well established across the Atlantic and is fast becoming one of the most impressive music scenes in the UK and this band portrayed themselves in the full of life way that this music style is famous for. An act not too dissimilar from Britain's own 'Funeral for a Friend'. I do fear however that this particular genre may end up over done and music lovers may become tired of it and I hope for a band like Reluctant To Speak's sake that this doesn't happen too soon. Extremely tight and well presented, well done lads.
Anodize: Simply because of their stage presence Reluctant To Speak were a tough act for anyone to follow, but all credit to Anodize, who were only called in a few days before the gig to replace Second To Sast. Unfortunately I nearly missed most of this performance as sometimes young men don't like being asked to leave the building, 'Big Hand' to Graham 'Smithy' Smith (Annan's favourite policeman) for his help in making a difficult situation a lot easier, I'll buy you drink youth.
Back to Anodize: Carlisle based rock four piece. A foot tapping show from four very nice guys, special thanks to the Cornerstone fan for presenting himself in a manner that did exude all forms of etiquette. Anodize had good harmonies which tied nicely with excellent, well merged riffs.
A well rounded set that oozed promise. Fans of 'Silverchair' should rush out and see these guys before their gigs become too damn expensive. Cheers lads, well done.
Cornerstone: Whitehaven and Workington based rock quartet.
I have a demo from this band which has a truly awesome sound from a band who are, as of yet, unsigned. Most professional, signed bands aren't as tight as Cornerstone so great stuff. On their song 'Sickly sweet' the lyrics are 'I'll make my mother proud' I think that these guys more than did themselves proud. Unfortunately the bassist Brian was a little unwell (not alcohol induced) and had to remain seated throughout the gig.
I like Cornerstone both for their music and for the fact that when I was first staging band nights at the Queensberry a band I had lined up cancelled on me and Ric Casson the Cornerstone drummer did everything he could to help find me a replacement act.
A special appearance from a smoking plant left a little bemused (just say 'no' kids). The Cornerstone singer Shaun seems to get better everytime I see him, credit where credits due. A wonderfully arranged set. I especially liked 'ten years older' which was dedicated to Brian and his being ill.
Very well presented, thumbs up indeed. Cheers lads. Nice cardigan Shaun!
Tauntra: Post punk, ska, Annan based band.
A great crowd enthusiasm filled The Steakhouse, which was well deserved. I had to sit at the side of the stage, as there was no way I could see over the mass of fans that seemed to congregate in the centre of the floor. I found myself feeling slightly sorry for Steve as his 'Chromatic bass pedal' seemed to like throwing 'jacks' from the bass out of itself, Steve had previously been playing in Eff-sex so I think he exceeded any expectation that was thrust in his way.
Apparently Iain (Tauntra lead vocals) had a sore throat, from where I was seated you couldn't tell and I don't think the audience seemed to mind. Great vocals that tie brilliantly with the genre.
Pete seemed to have more energy than I'd ever seen in him, his guitar must have felt in 'flavour country', as his performance, on sound and appearance, seemed flawless.
Scott (tv head) on drums, now I was told, not sure if was correct, that he had joined the band to replace another previous drummer although to me it seemed that he'd been with them forever.
The whole band were incredibly tight and had a togetherness that made their performance, for me, the most enjoyable of the evening. I just hope they get a better demo than the one recorded in Iain's front room because the rest of the world need to hear this excellent presentation of music personified through these four talented individuals who tie together so well to really kick out the jams.
Cheers guys. Great stuff.