This Friday the charming and bustling Telegraph pub played host to a showcase of brilliant acts, if you like your music loud, this was the place to be.
The acts and their supporters arrived in a uniform of long hair and denim and leather waistcoats lovingly embellished with every band patch known to man. This was no place for chirpy indie vibes, expectations of loud, classic rock and metal were evoked.
First up was 'My Cold Poison' a specimen of good old school bluesy, folk rock from a bloke and his guitar. His sound combined endearing lyrics that romanticised the mundanity of real life and genuinely interesting guitar riffs that reeled you in . Despite just having a guitar, the sound was deep and full from the bluesy riffs with a prominent strong beat and got the whole room jiving along to the sound of his angst fuelled lyrics. There's a fine art in creating a lively ambiance from lyrics about 'coffee stained teeth'. This was enchantingly contrasted by his well composed delicate bridges and catchy folk choruses.
The second performance of the night came from metal four piece 'Beautiful Madheads', characterised by their bold guitar solos and infectiously catchy bass lines. Their second number, an interpretation of Royal Blood's 'Little Monster', played up to their strengths of bass and guitar lines with flair. Their amiable nature was later highlighted by getting the whole room to sing a rocked up 'Happy Birthday' to one of the band members', with a promise of buying his next pint.
Next up - Shard of Ruin. Perfect for fans of old school heavy metal. Fast, loud and ballsy, the lads filled the room with their dynamic sound, captivating the appreciative crowd. The highlight of their set was their latest song 'Kiss by Fire'. The gritty number immaculately showcased their musicianship, privileging the audience with awesome guitar solos and powerful bass lines, all supported by 'go hard or go home' drums.
Headlining Friday was the enigmatic Temple Avenue. The boys opened up with an alluring riff that crafted a 'get up and move' ambiance. This was quickly heightened by big drums and sexy guitar riffs. Their strongest trait however was their enthralling lyrics that will see the band having masses chanting them back to them one day. Their charismatic front man connected with the audience with his gutsy vocals and humorous quips about NUFC. Temple Avenue optimise how live music should be, intimate good music from people who aren't afraid to have a laugh whilst doing it. Their performance was fantastic and a genuine pleasure to watch. Well done lads!
The acts and their supporters arrived in a uniform of long hair and denim and leather waistcoats lovingly embellished with every band patch known to man. This was no place for chirpy indie vibes, expectations of loud, classic rock and metal were evoked.
First up was 'My Cold Poison' a specimen of good old school bluesy, folk rock from a bloke and his guitar. His sound combined endearing lyrics that romanticised the mundanity of real life and genuinely interesting guitar riffs that reeled you in . Despite just having a guitar, the sound was deep and full from the bluesy riffs with a prominent strong beat and got the whole room jiving along to the sound of his angst fuelled lyrics. There's a fine art in creating a lively ambiance from lyrics about 'coffee stained teeth'. This was enchantingly contrasted by his well composed delicate bridges and catchy folk choruses.
The second performance of the night came from metal four piece 'Beautiful Madheads', characterised by their bold guitar solos and infectiously catchy bass lines. Their second number, an interpretation of Royal Blood's 'Little Monster', played up to their strengths of bass and guitar lines with flair. Their amiable nature was later highlighted by getting the whole room to sing a rocked up 'Happy Birthday' to one of the band members', with a promise of buying his next pint.
Next up - Shard of Ruin. Perfect for fans of old school heavy metal. Fast, loud and ballsy, the lads filled the room with their dynamic sound, captivating the appreciative crowd. The highlight of their set was their latest song 'Kiss by Fire'. The gritty number immaculately showcased their musicianship, privileging the audience with awesome guitar solos and powerful bass lines, all supported by 'go hard or go home' drums.
Headlining Friday was the enigmatic Temple Avenue. The boys opened up with an alluring riff that crafted a 'get up and move' ambiance. This was quickly heightened by big drums and sexy guitar riffs. Their strongest trait however was their enthralling lyrics that will see the band having masses chanting them back to them one day. Their charismatic front man connected with the audience with his gutsy vocals and humorous quips about NUFC. Temple Avenue optimise how live music should be, intimate good music from people who aren't afraid to have a laugh whilst doing it. Their performance was fantastic and a genuine pleasure to watch. Well done lads!
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