Finally, You're Turning Into John Wayne

There's something really warming about watching each band set up all of their own stuff then catch up with sweaty bandmates and fans on the merch stands after their set. Something often absent from larger venues. It is Friday night. I am in Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. And that is exactly what Jock-rockers Twin Atlantic with support from Canterbury and local boys, I Am Hope all did.

To be honest, I loved these Twin Atlantic's set so much I barely had chance to take any mental notes, so here are the highlights. Opening their set with You're Turning Into John Wayne, the oddly placed smell of Olbas Oil, BO and Quavers, massive asymmetric riffs, mental onstage acrobatics, mind boggling arrangements and a, ahem, cello. A lack of time and a lack of atomosphere from a less than enthusiastic crowd was definitely a surprise but didn't really spoil my night. News of Canterbury hecklers had obviously made it's way to the dressing room and back to the stage with the righteous Sam McTrusty kicking ass. 

Canterbury, who are making tamborines rock again, spoilt the too-small crowd with layering riffs and double vocals into classic 2minute punk snapshots.

If Ringo had his sunnies, I Am Hope's bassist had his onstage barefeet. I Am Hope are a band who fully understand, love and respect their instruments. A love that will leave you gagging for them to feature on the next Rock Band. "This song is on our new EP so tell us now if it's shit...and we won't do it!".
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Sorry about lack of photos guys, my camera is on the blink at the moment.

BBPD.

Fun Tuesday

Free stuff for Fun Tuesday. Two full length albums for you. For free.
First up is a band called Canterbury. Their full length album was actually released back in November for free download from www.canterburythankyou.com. Make sure you join James, Luke, Ben, Mike and Scott on their rock tour kicking off February 5th at London's Scala. Nothing will kick those snow-piss winter blues into touch quite like it.

Detroit's The Armed are inflicting some 'rock n roll apocalypse' on your ears over at http://thesearelights.com/?dl=STWL1IQ. Do it. 'Nuff said.

BBPD