Gig Review - Beyond the Wall Presents: PLAZA with support from HEIST and Dose 5/8/16

LAST FRIDAY BEYOND THE WALL HOSTED: PLAZA WITH SUPPORT FROM HEIST AND DOSE AT THE TYNEMOUTH SURFCAFE

Kicking the cram packed night off was shoegaze group Dose. The effort the young group went to in order to play the night was admirable, rearranging vocalists and drummers due to unfortunate illness and absences.

Despite not being fond of Shoegaze, I could appreciate their sound - fuelled by intricate guitar, powerful drums and one of the largest pedal boards I've ever seen.
My only suggestion is that they should incorporate some beefier hooks or bass lines and maybe turn up the vocals so that you can actually hear what they're singing.

Next up was Heist, filling the room with their indie meets funk sound. The group fashioned fast, bold beats and suave vocals . The highlight of their set was their track: 'Floor Light Flickers', an ebullient, track that got everyone in the room dancing along.
Unfortunately, the recorded version (linked below) just doesn't do the dynamic group justice. However I can envisage this band doing well in the local scene - but please ensure the next single is mixed a little better.

Finally PLAZA took to the stage, enlivening the crowd with their catchy post-indie sound. The band combine intricate guitar, suave, lilting vocals, punchy percussion and Herculean drops, creating an unique and interesting sound.

PHOTO BY DANIEL STARK

The group went from strength to strength, delivering high-energy, ballsy tracks and witty banter in between. The crowd was constantly entertained, whether they were laughing at front man Bradley Lennard's 'Pokemon Go' jokes or being encompassed in their rich sound or watching band members climb up various pieces of furniture (whilst playing!).

The energy and apparent passion for performing elevated their set making it a night of both great music and great laughs.

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