Wired 13 Feb 2010 review
photos by Claire Wathen - words by Rose Churchill
The Suitables
Every genre under the sun came together when eight very talented musicians busied the stage with their brass band, funk, jazz, and rapping reggaed-up rock, with a mix of hip hop! Undeniably one of the most unique entries into Wired, and somewhat unexpected to those who hadn’t heard of them… and if you haven’t, you need to look them up. They opened with Suitable Sunday, which sparked an up-beat encouraging reaction from onlookers. Rise Up, their so called ‘skanking song’ put people on their feet and Guns of Brixton flaunted a natural flair for song writing. Bluesy track Miracle Man was a mix of Michael Buble and Jamiroquai, with a whole lot more! Guerilla Radio was all the rage, and Eyes Open closed the penultimate showcase until March, where the last acts of the 2009-2010 programme will play.
listen to original songs from the set:
Whatever it takes
You Don’t Want This
Rise Up
Miracle Man
Do or Die
Eyes Open
www.myspace.com/thesuitablesmusic
The Echoes
The Echoes’ nine song set went down well after techs were introduced and problems were solved! The Echoes are reminiscent of everything that would hit the charts today, Cheltenham is lucky to be named hometown by such a band! Most people watching had seen them before, bragging quite a following in the county. Every song was as good as the last and performed to perfection; What Juliet Says, Goes is a slower of their brisk tracks, The Rope, a recent song from the lads and played with a harmonica was a hit with admirers while Role Up was an obvious favourite for viewers. Other songs from their latest EP, This Isn’t Hollywood, were saved ‘till last, finishing with one of their best, Save Me and EP title track, In This Scene.
listen to the set:
What Juliet Says Goes (sorry didn’t get to the record button in time for the start!)
The Rope
Roll Up Roll Up
Just The Same
Save Me
Sticks and Stones
When It All Falls Down
In This Scene
www.myspace.com/theechoesmusic
The Peppermint Hunting Lodge
Another great opening act to a fantastic Wired night. The quirky sixsome, and the most energetic band yet to perform, were fusing electro with punk with alternate rock - the perfect choice for the crowd’s tastes in music. Sunshine Suicide, a new song from TPHL comprised crisp screaming over modish dance beats on the keys. Up to the minute tracks such as On Switch and I Like to Gamble exhibit all their strengths, the reason they will be returning to perform with The Automatic in March. Relishing in audience attention these guys were able to make their show about the people watching, what fan could ask for more than that?
listen to original songs from the set:
Eleven Eleven
Sunshine Suicide
On Switch
White Russian
Making Tetris Bleed
I Like To Gamble
