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Posted on June 27, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Kunt & The Gang + MC Rohpypnol
Satan’s Hollow
Manchester,UK
Thursday 10th June 2010
As far as I was aware, tonight’s gig at Satan’s Hollow was to be one man YouTube sensation Kunt and The Gang, with no supports. But as we are waiting for him to take to the stage, we are instead introduced to MC Rohpypnol and Handsome Dan, two rappers backed…
Posted on June 3, 2010 - by Emma Stone
The Glitter Kittens: Burlesque
The Glitter Kittens
The Circle Club
Manchester, UK
Thursday 20th May 2010
Tonight, we’re shying away from the music for a moment, and instead take a trip into the world of burlesque with a show from The Glitter Kittens. Without the stigma that’s usually attached to female performers, burlesque is seen as more of an art form than…
Posted on May 18, 2010 - by Emma Stone
The Slackers + Dirty Revolution
Moho Live
Manchester, UK
Tuesday 11th May 2010
Sharing stages with the likes of Mustard Plug, The Star Fucking Hipsters and tonight’s headliners The Slackers has done Dirty Revolution the world of good. Being constantly on tour for the past month has allowed vocalist Reb Elle’s confidence to really shine through, both in her performance and addressing…
Posted on April 28, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Sonic Boom Six + Knockout + Kickback UK
Manchester Academy
Manchester, UK
Sunday 18th April 2010
Kickback UK, obviously stoked to be playing this gig, are eager to get stuck into their set and get people dancing. A couple of technical hitches and broken strings allowed for that uneasy moment where the silence needs to be filled with a good few minutes of awkward banter…
Posted on April 27, 2010 - by Emma Stone
The King Blues + Mouthwash + Moral Dilemma + The Meow Meows
Manchester Academy
Manchester, UK
Monday 12th April 2010
The Meow Meows are a wonderful mix of ska, reggae and soul; singers Danny and Hannah leading the band with their duel vocals sounding a little Gwen Stefani-esque. The large brass section and ’70’s sounding keys only intensifies the early reggae style. The drums could have done with being…
Posted on April 26, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Mustard Plug + Random Hand + Dirty Revolution
Satan’s Hollow
Manchester, UK
Wednesday 14th April 2010
Having always had a soft spot for a band with a female singer, Dirty Revolution’s Reb Elle did not leave me disappointed, her voice a cross between Save Ferris’ Monique Powel and The Luchagors’ Lita Dumas. Her clear cut vocals with the slightest hint of a growl tackle modern…
Posted on April 25, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Dropkick Murphys + Face To Face + [Spunge]
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Manchester Academy
Manchester, UK
Thursday 15th 2010
Not quite as cheesy as I seemed to remember them at Rebellion ‘08, [Spunge]’s American sounding ska punk is perfect to get the crowd in the mood for the bands to come. Who knows if it’s maybe just next on the set list, but a request for ‘Skanking Song’ is…
Posted on April 6, 2010 - by Emma Stone
The Skints + China Shop Bull + Anti Vigilante + Harijan
Star & Garter
Manchester, UK
Thursday 18th March 2010
Having not seen Harijan for a good couple of years, I was looking forward to seeing them again, and was not left disappointed. Many a band decide to take a different direction after a period of time, but Harijan have stayed with their ska-punk sound and it works…
Posted on April 4, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Strung Out + Random Hand + The Human Project + Chokeslam Charlie
Moho Live
UK
Tuesday 30th March 2010
Local lads Chokeslam Charlie open tonight, although judging from the fake American accent the singer seems to keep slipping into, you’d think twice about them being Mancunians. Although marginally impressed at first, it doesn’t take long to notice that singer Adam’s vocal are rapidly becoming more and more out of…
Posted on April 3, 2010 - by Emma Stone
Crazy Arm + Ben Childs + The Human Project
The Parish
Huddersfield, UK
Sunday 14th March 2010
Formerly known as Nanas Revenge, The Human Project is a band that I’ve seen on many occasions, but never really watched. Under their new title, and with ex Random Hand drummer Joe Dimuantes on bass, I figured it’s about time I gave them my proper attention. Though the room…
Posted on December 5, 2009 - by Emma Stone
The Living End + Sucioperro + Failsafe
Cockpit
Leeds, UK
Saturday 28th November 2009
It’s nice to see that tonight, Failsafe have the following I think they deserve. Seeing them play two weeks ago to a pitifully small crowd, I’m glad that they’ve now got a room full of people to perform to. Sticking to their new album, they blast out tracks such as ’Only…
Posted on November 19, 2009 - by Emma Stone
The Luchagors + Mr Shiraz + The Sewersuckers
TJ’s
Leeds, UK
Friday 6th November 2009
I arrive at TJ’s after a slightly turbulent journey (neither me nor the taxi driver having the faintest idea where it is!) and walk in to the progressive punk sound of Leeds band Sewersuckers halfway through their set. My first thought, as superficial as it sounds, is that the singer really…
Posted on November 19, 2009 - by Emma Stone
Failsafe + The Headstart + Saving Time + Juno
The Cockpit
Leeds, UK
Tuesday 10th November 2009
I am surprised to find the gig taking place in the upstairs area rather than one of the two main rooms. First band on the bill, Juno, kick off their set as I arrive upstairs. The Leeds four piece open with “Forget Everything I Say”, singer Rob Kirk’s voice reminds…
Posted on October 21, 2009 - by Emma Stone
Sonic Boom Six + Skints + Sounds of Swami
The Cockpit
Leeds, UK
11 October 2009
Tonight’s gig promises a punk- ska- reggae- hip hop infusion. To kick-start the night, Keighley quartet Sounds of Swami launch into a tirade of loud, riffy tracks, the length of each around two minutes. As a last minute addition to the bill, the ‘Swami boys still give a blinding performance…
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