Another night, another review to
add to my list.
This time I had the privilege to
meet and review four lovely gentlemen with a passion for music and a love for friendly
banter on and off the stage.
The setting: The Vale Bar.
An intimate venue situated in Glasgow that can
accommodate up to 60 people.
In all honesty even with the
limited capacity the turn out for the gig was on the poor side, but this was no
reflection on those performing and everything to do with Glasgow being over loaded with venues and
acts playing every single night of the week.
I can say that while I was
disappointed in the turn out for the bands I have to add that along with the
rest of the small audience we were were not disappointed by the performances.
To open the show we had the
musical talents of San Fran, who normally has his Siscos with him doing a solo
outing.
What a set he played. He has
mastered the art of bringing personal experiences to his writing style that
will evoke feelings we are all familiar with (some more than others). He brings
the grittiness of his hometown to the fore front of his music and his style is
complimented by a smooth, soulful voice which makes his music an easy listening
experience that still carries and artistic punch.
If you haven’t had a chance to
catch either San Fran solo or with his band backing him at a gig I suggest you
do so as you will not be disappointed.
Next on the bill was the equally
good musical styling of Damien Johansson with the lovely Chrissy on Bass.
Playing some new tracks entice
the crowd. The response was lacking enthusiasm, which was disappointing.
Although Damien’s music is not to
my liking, he is still a talented musician and his songs are written with
passion ads emotion making for some entertaining music.
As for the finale, Hello Creepy
Spider. I was really looking forward to seeing the band after listening to
their album.
They have a fast paced, rough and
ready punk style with a simple song structure which is refreshing to watch and
will have you rocking out all night.
Playing a mix of their own songs
and some classics like ‘Staying Alive’ and ‘Paranoid’ you can see the passion
and energy they breathe into every note/chord they play.
I definitely recommend seeing the
guys in action, they will blow you away. Find out more about the bands on
facebook @: www.facebook.com/SanFranandtheSiscos www.facebook.com/hellocreepyspider
www.facebook.com/damienljohanssen
You can also purchase the San Fran & the
Siscos AND Hello Creepy Spider @: www.facebook.com/NewHellfireClubGlasgow and
click on shop now or visit the New Hellfire Club at 1103 Hidden Lane, Argyle street,
Glasgow.
By Lisa Naylor
Photos by Alan Fergusson
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