Showing posts with label Random Hand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Random Hand. Show all posts
Friday, 1 April 2011
King Blues, Sonic Boom Six and Random Hand
So this week I went to see the kind of line up which would have caused a wet dream in my youth and now at the age of twenty four excites me just as much but I have developed coping mechanisms for such excitement.
Joking aside this one one of the most exciting line ups I have seen in a very long time, it's not often you get to see three headline quality acts for the price of one (unless you come to Thirsty and Miserable shows of course). Opening the night with Random Hand is like waking up to your alarm on buzzer from the very first moment of the intensely compact set these young men from Yorkshire tore the stage up. With tracks from their new record sounding every bit as catchy as the older material. I can safely say Random Hand are one of the UK's most exciting live bands and every time I see them I enjoy them even more.
Sonic Boom Six were next to take the stage and delivered the genre clashing brilliance I have grown to love over the past decade in which I have seen them play umpteen times. They are a band who in my opinion will never surpass their first two albums but I think my love of these is partially due to the memories tracks on them hold rather than the music being superior. As the band develop their sound further it does become more and more varied allowing almost anyone to watch them live and find areas they enjoyed. I could never accuse SB6 of not putting 100% into their live performance and this was another fine example of how to successfully blend vast musical influence into a fantastic live set.
Last up were the King Blues who began the show with a ferocious track from the new album which in Itches own words is 'a modern day punk album' and the new material did not disappoint in this way at all it's heavy and political passion is beautifully delivered. It was however the mixture between old and new which created an unforgettable live set for me the combination of the three albums work was almost like skipping through the greatest hits of The King Blues and made me realise just how much I have enjoyed this band and how many amazing tracks there are in their back catalog.
It was not until the encore where two moments took my breath away firstly Itch delivered a beautiful entitled '5 Bottles of Shampoo' to a stunned audience who stayed quiet (mostly) for the full duration of the poem. The second moment was also the moment that made me realise exactly how important music is to politics to hear an entire audience interject into a song with the words 'Going to war to prevent war, is the most stupid thing I've ever heard' was both powerful and emotive.
It looks like 'Punk and Poetry' will be one of the albums of year regardless of my opinion but I've got to say I can't wait to hear it and see how it's received.
Joking aside this one one of the most exciting line ups I have seen in a very long time, it's not often you get to see three headline quality acts for the price of one (unless you come to Thirsty and Miserable shows of course). Opening the night with Random Hand is like waking up to your alarm on buzzer from the very first moment of the intensely compact set these young men from Yorkshire tore the stage up. With tracks from their new record sounding every bit as catchy as the older material. I can safely say Random Hand are one of the UK's most exciting live bands and every time I see them I enjoy them even more.
Sonic Boom Six were next to take the stage and delivered the genre clashing brilliance I have grown to love over the past decade in which I have seen them play umpteen times. They are a band who in my opinion will never surpass their first two albums but I think my love of these is partially due to the memories tracks on them hold rather than the music being superior. As the band develop their sound further it does become more and more varied allowing almost anyone to watch them live and find areas they enjoyed. I could never accuse SB6 of not putting 100% into their live performance and this was another fine example of how to successfully blend vast musical influence into a fantastic live set.
Last up were the King Blues who began the show with a ferocious track from the new album which in Itches own words is 'a modern day punk album' and the new material did not disappoint in this way at all it's heavy and political passion is beautifully delivered. It was however the mixture between old and new which created an unforgettable live set for me the combination of the three albums work was almost like skipping through the greatest hits of The King Blues and made me realise just how much I have enjoyed this band and how many amazing tracks there are in their back catalog.
It was not until the encore where two moments took my breath away firstly Itch delivered a beautiful entitled '5 Bottles of Shampoo' to a stunned audience who stayed quiet (mostly) for the full duration of the poem. The second moment was also the moment that made me realise exactly how important music is to politics to hear an entire audience interject into a song with the words 'Going to war to prevent war, is the most stupid thing I've ever heard' was both powerful and emotive.
It looks like 'Punk and Poetry' will be one of the albums of year regardless of my opinion but I've got to say I can't wait to hear it and see how it's received.
Sunday, 24 October 2010
Random Hand, Detached and Liam O’Kane @ The Flapper Birmingham Monday 18th October 2010
It was Birmingham’s turn to host Random Hand and enjoy their first taste of Thirsty & Miserable’s unique style of promotion. Considering it was a cold Monday night in the middle of October the turn out was very impressive and the room was filled with the right kind of people who watched every act intently and showed appreciation with some deafening cheers.
As Liam O’Kane took the stage to begin the night he began to play to an empty room but before the first song was over he had attracted the audience away from the smoking area and the bar. Liam’s solo performance was balanced equally between songs from both Jimmy The Squirrel (the band he sings for) records and his two solo full lengths. The stylish and individual way acoustic music is approached makes for a perfect warm up act and gently prepared the audience for the next two acts. It is impossible to discuss Liam O’Kane without mentioning how good his voice is live, his level of passion and vocal range are outstanding.
After the gentle warm the audience were ready for something louder and Detached certainly took this feeling and ran with it. The intense brand of skacore delivered by these Welsh youngsters is equal in passion and musical skill with the perfect balance between intense guitars and complex brass lines. Although Detached are a young band, with only one EP release to their name so far, the potential the band have is limitless, snappy song writing and the aforementioned musical skill combine to create a fantastic live performance.
After such great performances from the support acts the audience were more than ready for Random Hand to take the stage. As they tore through their hour long set there was no opportunity to notice time pass as the perplexed audience watched every song grow in intensity. Before long the passion and energy coming from the stage transferred into the audience who danced for at least two thirds of the set and encouraged more and more people to get involved.
As you would expect from a band of Random Hand’s quality and reputation their live set was tight and accomplished. Words cannot do justice to the passion and intensity all four put into a live show, it is a sight that has to be seen to be fully understood. The balanced set included tracks from ‘Seething Is Believing’ which is soon to be released, and with tracks from the two previous releases including the ever popular ‘Anger Management’ and ‘Scum Triumphant’. The connection between band and audience created a perfect atmosphere.
My only regret throughout the show was that every act didn’t play for longer as they were all so good. These are another three bands you need in your life; go and watch them play live for the full experience but if not buy a record or get on Myspace/Spotify/Last Fm.
As Liam O’Kane took the stage to begin the night he began to play to an empty room but before the first song was over he had attracted the audience away from the smoking area and the bar. Liam’s solo performance was balanced equally between songs from both Jimmy The Squirrel (the band he sings for) records and his two solo full lengths. The stylish and individual way acoustic music is approached makes for a perfect warm up act and gently prepared the audience for the next two acts. It is impossible to discuss Liam O’Kane without mentioning how good his voice is live, his level of passion and vocal range are outstanding.
After the gentle warm the audience were ready for something louder and Detached certainly took this feeling and ran with it. The intense brand of skacore delivered by these Welsh youngsters is equal in passion and musical skill with the perfect balance between intense guitars and complex brass lines. Although Detached are a young band, with only one EP release to their name so far, the potential the band have is limitless, snappy song writing and the aforementioned musical skill combine to create a fantastic live performance.
After such great performances from the support acts the audience were more than ready for Random Hand to take the stage. As they tore through their hour long set there was no opportunity to notice time pass as the perplexed audience watched every song grow in intensity. Before long the passion and energy coming from the stage transferred into the audience who danced for at least two thirds of the set and encouraged more and more people to get involved.
As you would expect from a band of Random Hand’s quality and reputation their live set was tight and accomplished. Words cannot do justice to the passion and intensity all four put into a live show, it is a sight that has to be seen to be fully understood. The balanced set included tracks from ‘Seething Is Believing’ which is soon to be released, and with tracks from the two previous releases including the ever popular ‘Anger Management’ and ‘Scum Triumphant’. The connection between band and audience created a perfect atmosphere.
My only regret throughout the show was that every act didn’t play for longer as they were all so good. These are another three bands you need in your life; go and watch them play live for the full experience but if not buy a record or get on Myspace/Spotify/Last Fm.
Friday, 22 October 2010
Random Hand, JB Conspiracy and Stillbust @ The Frog and Fiddle Cheltenham. Wednesday 13th October 2010
Within seconds of the opening song local hardcore four-piece Stillbust had enthralled the growing audience with their unique musical styling. The combination of hardcore, punk and occasional ska styled upstroke certainly make this band memorable. This is a band who put everything into every live performance and I could never imagine them playing at half effort. Within what didn’t seem like long enough the band finished after compelling the entire crowd for the full length of the set.
After the audience had been warmed up with the energetic performance from Stillbust the JB Conspiracy took the stage and proceeded to fly through a balanced set of old and new songs with brief pauses for witty intermissions. The technical skill level of the band was highlighted with a combination of saxophone and organ playing at the same time. This is a band whose reputation is widely based on their live performances and it is clear that every part of this reputation has been earned and is deserved. JB Conspiracy have a unique take on the ska punk genre and are deservedly at the fore front of the scene in this country alongside tonight’s headliners Random Hand.
Random Hand linked the line up together by taking similar hardcore elements to Stillbust and combining them with the more traditional ska and skacore styles taken by JB Conspiracy. The varied styles that have been mixed together to form the developed sound of Random Hand are diverse and numerous but one thing is clear every aspect has been beautifully combined into something fresh and original.
Again the live performances have been a large part in creating the reputation the band has and if tonight was anything to go by they deserve to increase in reputation ten fold. Every song was perfectly balanced within the set as tracks from the new album ‘Seething is Believing’ were mixed with offerings from the previous two records. As the set continued the audience became more and more enthralled and it was clear this was a special show.
Those who missed this show missed three bands at the top of their game playing their hearts out. The intensity, which each act played with, created a fantastic spectacle and credit must be given to the promoters for putting together such a show. If I were to give you one piece of advice it would be to go and see all three bands at the earliest opportunity you have, also don’t forget to support your local DIY promoters as without them there would be no music scene in your town.
Friday, 8 October 2010
ROCKTOBER
October or more accurately Rocktober (please excuse the horrible pun) is going to be an insane month for me and for a change there are so many great shows that I’m going to have a miss a bunch of them.
First up was this weeks amazing tour line up of No Age and Male Bonding, I just wish I could afford a ticket to see these two. Both bands have been hyped like crazy in the last few months and most of the hype seems to be on their live performance so these two can definitely stay on my list to see next time the opportunity arises.
Saturday (9th October)
Another one I am gutted to miss, The Frog and Fiddle Cheltenham has the awesome Kepi Ghouli supporting the Andrew Jackson Jihad which would be enough to make me part with £5 alone. Then throw Will from the Zatopeks and a rare acoustic Chewing On Tinfoil show and you have a party. If you are near enough to make it to Cheltenham for this make sure you go.
Tickets £5
Sunday (10th October)
I’m off to see Coke Bust play a matinee show in Birmingham which is going to be insane for two reasons fiorstly it will be a hardcore show in the afternoon and secondly it’s Coke Bust so a good show is guaranteed. The show is at the Wagon and Horses and further support comes from Never Again and Bone Storm.
Tickets £5
I’m unfortunately missing Yuck who are pretty much the only decent band playing this month in Wolverhampton and certainly the only decent band on at the Slade rooms. I wish I could do two shows in a day but finaces do not permit for such luxuries.
Tickets £6
Wednesday (13th October)
I will be at a show with one of the best line ups I’ve seen come to Cheltenham in a very long time. UK skacore’s finest Random Hand and JB Conspiracy on the same bill in a small venue guarantees an awesome evening’s entertainment but throw in Cheltenham heroes Still Bust and the party is going to be epic. If you are coming I shall see you there but make sure you dress down and prepare to get sweaty. This show sees the start of three shows in six days promoted by Thirsty & Miserable.
Tickets £7
Saturady (16th October)
Again a line up that trumps everything else happening in Cheltenham that night, Asian Man Record’s finest punk pop three-piece top the bill accompanied by the spectacular Men Diamler and Durham’s acoustic legends One Night Stand In North Dakota. The show takes place at Slak a small (100 capacity) club in the centre of Cheltenham making this show personal and unique. The two pound ticket price will require everyone to get down early (doors are 7:30) to make sure they fit in the venue.
Monday (18th October)
Random Hand bring their tour to Birmingham with support from Nottingham’s finest export Jimmy The Squirrel and Welsh skapunks Detached. Again the venue is small and the atmosphere is going to be electric. Make sure you buy a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.
Tickets £6 advance/£7 on the door
Friday(22nd October) to Sunday (24th October)
Supersonic Festival takes over the Custard Factory in Digbeth for there days of live music. Again due to being a pauper I can’t afford the tickets for this one either but personal highlights would include Napalm Death, Chrome Hoof and Ruins. If you have seventy five pounds get yourself a ticket and enjoy a weekend of great music in the second city if not join me in being jealous or find a competition to enter.
The week inbetween these two will be spent scrimping and saving for the last show of the month and recovering from all the excitement that’s occurred so far but if you are desperate to see a show Carl Barrat is in Wolverhampton and you can see if his solo work really is as bad as suggested.
Sunday (31st October)
The month ends in just as exciting a fashion with Paper + Plastick records (USA) singed street punks Have Nots who bring a taste of Boston to Birmingham on their first ever UK tour. Support comes from Swindon’s next big thing Slagerij who have a sound that balances perfectly with the Have Nots. There will also be another support act who will stay secret until nearer the time.
First up was this weeks amazing tour line up of No Age and Male Bonding, I just wish I could afford a ticket to see these two. Both bands have been hyped like crazy in the last few months and most of the hype seems to be on their live performance so these two can definitely stay on my list to see next time the opportunity arises.
Saturday (9th October)
Another one I am gutted to miss, The Frog and Fiddle Cheltenham has the awesome Kepi Ghouli supporting the Andrew Jackson Jihad which would be enough to make me part with £5 alone. Then throw Will from the Zatopeks and a rare acoustic Chewing On Tinfoil show and you have a party. If you are near enough to make it to Cheltenham for this make sure you go.
Tickets £5
Sunday (10th October)
I’m off to see Coke Bust play a matinee show in Birmingham which is going to be insane for two reasons fiorstly it will be a hardcore show in the afternoon and secondly it’s Coke Bust so a good show is guaranteed. The show is at the Wagon and Horses and further support comes from Never Again and Bone Storm.
Tickets £5
I’m unfortunately missing Yuck who are pretty much the only decent band playing this month in Wolverhampton and certainly the only decent band on at the Slade rooms. I wish I could do two shows in a day but finaces do not permit for such luxuries.
Tickets £6
Wednesday (13th October)
I will be at a show with one of the best line ups I’ve seen come to Cheltenham in a very long time. UK skacore’s finest Random Hand and JB Conspiracy on the same bill in a small venue guarantees an awesome evening’s entertainment but throw in Cheltenham heroes Still Bust and the party is going to be epic. If you are coming I shall see you there but make sure you dress down and prepare to get sweaty. This show sees the start of three shows in six days promoted by Thirsty & Miserable.
Tickets £7
Saturady (16th October)
Again a line up that trumps everything else happening in Cheltenham that night, Asian Man Record’s finest punk pop three-piece top the bill accompanied by the spectacular Men Diamler and Durham’s acoustic legends One Night Stand In North Dakota. The show takes place at Slak a small (100 capacity) club in the centre of Cheltenham making this show personal and unique. The two pound ticket price will require everyone to get down early (doors are 7:30) to make sure they fit in the venue.
Monday (18th October)
Random Hand bring their tour to Birmingham with support from Nottingham’s finest export Jimmy The Squirrel and Welsh skapunks Detached. Again the venue is small and the atmosphere is going to be electric. Make sure you buy a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.
Tickets £6 advance/£7 on the door
Friday(22nd October) to Sunday (24th October)
Supersonic Festival takes over the Custard Factory in Digbeth for there days of live music. Again due to being a pauper I can’t afford the tickets for this one either but personal highlights would include Napalm Death, Chrome Hoof and Ruins. If you have seventy five pounds get yourself a ticket and enjoy a weekend of great music in the second city if not join me in being jealous or find a competition to enter.
The week inbetween these two will be spent scrimping and saving for the last show of the month and recovering from all the excitement that’s occurred so far but if you are desperate to see a show Carl Barrat is in Wolverhampton and you can see if his solo work really is as bad as suggested.
Sunday (31st October)
The month ends in just as exciting a fashion with Paper + Plastick records (USA) singed street punks Have Nots who bring a taste of Boston to Birmingham on their first ever UK tour. Support comes from Swindon’s next big thing Slagerij who have a sound that balances perfectly with the Have Nots. There will also be another support act who will stay secret until nearer the time.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Thirsty & Miserable is born
Thirsty & Miserable has been born, starting with two shows in Cheltenham, one in Wolverhampton and two in Birmingham.
The first show will be a joint double show with Cheltenham based Simatic Promotions and will take place on consecutive days at Alchemy Bar in Wolverhampton on Monday September 27th and then at Boogie Lounge in Cheltenham on Tuesday September 28th to celebrate the launch of Agent 15 a new weekly alternative night. Both nights will include both Thirsty & Miserable DJ's and Simatic DJ's until late.
Next up we return to Cheltenham on Wednesday 13th October, bringing Random Hand and JB Conspiracy to Cheltenham to be supported by local legends Stillbust at The Frog & Fiddle you can get tickets by following the link bellow.
Tickets now available for Thirsty and Miserable presents Random Hand from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/90273 |
After that great line up we are proud to present another line up we are very proud of on Sunday 31st October we will be celebrating Halloween at The Flapper in Birmingham with Have Nots (Paper + Plastick records USA), Swindon Skapunks Slarjeri and Midlands brass rockers Advantage again for tickets click the banner below.
Tickets now available for Thirsty & Miserable presents THE HAVE NOTS http://www.wegottickets.com/event/90791 |
Finaly The 4th of November see's us back in Birmingham at The Flapper for Swiss Rocabilly legends The Peacocks with support to be announced very soon!
Tickets now available for THE PEACOCKS + SUPPORT from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/90790 |
For the moment that's everything we have to announce but keep an eye out for updates very soon.
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