Free gig at Frog and Parrot to celebrate the launch of their newest single/video... good stuff. Gig started at half 10 so been at work till half 9 meant i didn't miss it... Great stuff.
So first on way the F&P regular Mike Hughes. Seen him here before and reviewed him for his headline gig (mid Jan). Once again he provides a great performance with his Bob Dylan esc sound, he fills the room with warmth. With Beatles and Dylan covers included. The highlight been his fantastic song 'Shake the Shakes'.
Now The Book Club... or Joe Carnall and The Book Club (formally known as). The buzz around this band mainly comes from the lead singer been the infamous (in Sheffield at least) Joe Carnall, singer from Milburn. Book Club has a very similar feel to Milburn yet a maturity that shines through. This been their (hopefully) final line up after many changes. I saw this bands first ever last summer in The, now shut down, Shakespeare pub. Back then it was Greeny (from Milburn) on drums, Louis (from Milburn) on guitar, Joe (from Milburn) lead and Andy (ex Arctic Monkeys) on bass. Andy now in Rev and Makers, Greeny in Backhanded Compliments and Louis..... hopefully still alive. Then again in various places including the Bowery, tramlines, Harley and leadmill. But this was smaller and a celebration.
I knew the majority of the songs from been to many of their gigs and been a keen fan online so i was looking forward to their new material been preformed live. I can't remember the exact order if I'm honest (was a couple of weeks ago) but 'Somewhere Near Oxford' was a cracker of a live un'. Probably their most well known tune, they burst into the chorus with many singing along to which Joe looks and smiles. New (ish) songs included the video track 'Wheelbarrows for Wallets' that includes a fantastic line 'The red tops tell us we're drowning, and the broadsheets say we're using too much water...' simple in its greatness. Also 'What was said on the Landing' made another great appearance in the set list. For me either an old favorite 'The Test' or new (again..ish) song 'Justice for the 96' stood out as best song of the set. 'The Test' because i love it... biased. But 'Justice for the 96' because previously seeing Joe preform this solo acoustic, i knew what this was about. The Hillsborough Disaster is a big deal for any born and bred Steel City civilian. But the heart and soul put into this song for that purpose comes across live and really does show how much Joe loves his city. Great great song.
Overall was a nice gig, nice to see Joe again (playing and to have a quick chat with) also nice to see some Sheffield faces showing their support. What makes the city what it is and music scene as great as it is.
Mayday Parade (well...kinda) next but after that another Sheffield Music gig in the form of Backhanded Compliments.
One last note for anyone who reads this from Sheffield. If you like gigs you'll be pleased to know 'Sheffield Gig Goers' are back!!! http://www.facebook.com/dyall?ref=mf#!/group.php?gid=4217199987&ref=ts there's the link. Join it for news on gigs in Sheffield, comps and various other info. Truly a bunch of great guys and gals who are passionate about their live music.
Peace
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