Flaming Biscuits at Marsden Socialist Club
Guitar anthem band playing quite a lot of more modern rock numbers (like Valerie). Good. Got the audience dancing and singing along.
Sunday 20th September
Graham Robinson at The Puzzle
After some foolery from Ron Evans and Andy Macdonald (aka Dead Grateful!), the blues & ragtime specialist came up with a great set. Check him out at his website. Due to double booking, he only got one set, making way for a band we didn't stop to see due to the lateness of the hour & Monday on the way.
Monday 21st September
Adrian Byron Burns at The Head of Steam
Yes, it's that man again. Only the best living guitarist/vocalist I've ever heard live. Check him out on his MySpace page. He put a lot into Hendrixology (his Henrix medley), including some jazz standards. The rest of the set was good, but I got the impression he wasn't about to bust a gut for just 20 people in the HoS!
Tuesday 22nd September
Richard S Johnston, Maia and Hey Zeus! at The Media Centre
Rich did a cracking short opening set that had everyone excited. Maybe he is starting to get the recognition he deserves? Check him out at his MySpace page, if you haven't heard him yet. Old school blues like it should be - & more.
Maia were great. Original songs with crafted and slightly unusual lyrics, rhythms, melodies and harmonies. Every aspect of their music is original, but yet approachable and pleasant on the ear. Really good to hear them again. They also have a MySpace page.
I felt a bit sorry for 'The Zeus!'. They were good, with original songs with guitars & vocals - but sounded very ordinary after Maia.
Wednesday 23rd September
Music night - at The Sportsman
Dire news - The Shoulder of Mutton (Lockwood) is closed and now up for sale! Luckily the Wednesday Music Night has survived and transfered its affections to The Sportsman in Huddersfield town centre. Do come down to listen, sing or play.
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