Thursday, 25 April 2013

Burslem College Gig 24/04/13



The Quidity started the gig with an energetic twist on Mumford and Sons, ‘Little Lion Man’. Liv Sherratt’s vocals added a unique twist to the folk-y, almost angry song. The harmonies which the band added in were also really impressive.

Third eye gelled really well as a band, the connection between all of the musicians was clear and you could tell that they were really passionate about their music. ‘Stray Cat Strut’ had clean vocals from Jordan Pemberton and the whole band really kept in time with each other well throughout their set.

Jordan Pemberton went onto do a solo set; his intricate guitar playing and smooth vocals really captured the whole room, which is extremely difficult to do with a gig designed for friends and family.

Rosie Radford performed with two different pianists, Rob and Jess. Her set consisted of covers from Adele, The Carpenters and Adam Lambert to name a few. Her vocals were complimented by the piano and the simplicity of it made it very easy on the ear. All of the musicians gave dynamic performances.

Citadel managed to keep a good pace throughout their heavy metal set. ‘Al bent on leather’ set the mood for their grungy and electric set. This combined with a Motorhead cover really showcased the bands’ talent both collectively and as individual musicians.

Jordan then made his third and final appearance for the night, accompanied by Isaac Pemberton who stunned the audience with an impressive combination of drumming and vocals – at the same time! ‘Crazy little thing called love’ by Queen really got the audience going. The foursome worked really well as a band with a polished and fun set.

All of the musicians that performed on the night really did well to showcase their abilities. Despite not having the best turn out, they all put on a really good show that was entertaining and very enjoyable to both watch, and listen to.

Molly Gould

Friday, 19 April 2013

I Love Dr Martens


I have had a couple more pairs since I took this photo but as you can probably tell, I really do love Dr Martens, and shoes in general. 
My favorite pair has to be my Cherry Red 1460's, they go with so many outfits and I wear them and wear them and wear them, they are such good quality shoes! 

Style Icon: Prince

Yes, you read the post title correctly. Prince with his embellished clothes and outlandish outfits is very much a style icon for me. 
I love the way his outfits break the boundaries and how he is not afraid to stand out, but hey, he is Prince for goodness sake!




(All images: Getty Images)

Embellishment and Kimonos are really in right now, I'm actually attempting to make a Kimono myself (wish me luck!) but these styles are absolutely everywhere! Topshop, H&M, Primark just to name a few. But yes, Prince is my unlikely style icon!

Monday, 1 April 2013

The Quidity, Cellar Door and Third Eye @ The Full Moon Newcastle



The Quidity kicked off the night will a tight and well-rehearsed set. They performed a selection of rock covers including songs from Bowling for Soup, Jet, Fountains of Wayne and The FooFighters. Their energy and connection as a band was really impressive and the female vocals really added their own twist on their chosen songs. 

Cellar Door played another selection of covers. The acoustic three piece had a rounded sound and the vocals from Nadine Gidman, teamed with the backing vocals from Jack Wood worked well together creating intricate and interesting harmonies which really made the songs sound original. The band had quite a smooth tone to their performance and they really gelled as a band. 

Third Eye were last but most definitely not least. With strong vocals from Becky Lesti and folk-y infusions running through the songs, the band really put their own spin on old classics. The instrumentals were tight and their musicianship was great. The band really looked at home on stage and their overall tone was good. 

Molly Gould

The Rivalry @ Fat Cats Cafe Bar 30.03.2013

After a lengthy wait and with much anticipation, The Alcucinors Acoustic Duo take to the stage in Fatcats. Their soft and easy tone filled the room and they were very much a crowd pleaser with their mellow and breezy songs plus a cheeky Beatles cover. The shared vocals of the two boys, Dave Hannah and Jake Kimberley work well together to create their unique sound; which mixed with the two guitars creates harmonious and broad music.

Dirty Rotten Souls were up next and what can I say? Dirty by name and dirty by nature; their gritty sound and deep bass guitar riffs really scream out to the audience. The drums were slightly overpowering at times and the vocals got slightly lost along the way but it was a tight performance and I liked how their set was continuous and the songs were linked together through bass riffs; it really kept the audience listening.

The Ruby Dukes have a really good connection with each other, which is clear from their stage presence and musicianship. With a strong intro and intricate guitar riffs the set had a good pace and the layers of the music really shone through.

The Rivalry were the headline act of the night and they definitely gave the most lively performance of the evening. They all have a really good sense of musicianship and their catchy and repetitive choruses really got the audience going, it was obvious that both the band and the audience were there to have a great time. Strong and hard vocals came from Rob Hawthorne and the set was definitely well rehearsed as the band had a very much polished sound.

MG