Gig Review - A Dog With No Legs Presents: Fighting Caravans with Support from Hazels and Blesh

Gig Review - A Dog With No Legs Presents: Fighting Caravans with Support from Hazels and Blesh - Tyne Bar 21/8/16

Kicking the night off was alt-rock trio Blesh, filling Tyne Bar with their grunge meets Mac DeMarco sound. The group enlivened the crowd with their upbeat tunes and witty banter. Unfortunately, one of front man Reece Monaghan's guitar strings snapped mid set, causing him to run around the venue to find a guitar he could borrow. However the group carried on, welcoming local legend Cameron Cutts to the stage for a freestyle rap cameo.
Even with their technical difficulties, it's apparent that Blesh are very talented musicians with a great stage presence and will undoubtedly do well in the local music scene.

The main support of the night was indie rock five-piece Hazels. I've seen this group play many times and they have improved each time, delivering a more slick and polished performance. Their sound is catchy and loud enough to create a great atmosphere without compromising on interesting melodies and engaging choruses. The two tracks that really stood out was 'Time Bomb' and 'In Control' , with the former radiating a ballsy, heavy vibe and the latter being a very peppy, perfect to dance along to track.

Headlining the night was Leeds based rock group Fighting Caravans. The group produce a powerful sound with gritty blues guitar riffs, hearty bass and a front man with an unrivaled energy. From band members moshing in the crowd to killer guitar solos, to the vocalist suavely serenading the crowd, Fighting Caravans performed fantastically and I look forward to seeing more from them.

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