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HeartRock Live - Review: Dog and Parrot 11/3/15


This week the quirky and lively venue of the Dog and Parrot pub in Newcastle, played host to an intimate array of promising new bands. The bijoux environment allowed the acts to indulge in powerful sounds, build banter fuelled rapports with the audience and actually relax and enjoy performing.
Kicking the night off was Hawkeye Roadshow, a delicious mix of blues-meets-funk guitar riffs, classically clean drums and sexy 'slap that bass' lines. The band's full sound was a middle ground between the indie vibe of Bombay Bicycle Club and the blues of the Black Keys, creating a grittier more rustic Model Aeroplanes-esque sound. Their strongest number was Lucy, concocted of vivacious guitars, coupled with a rich bass lines, making it the perfect song for bopping along to without a care on those lazy Sundays.
Next up was the feel good tunes of Watercolour. Or at least half of them, due to two of the band members being unable to  attend. Despite this, the somewhat depleted band (now duo) endeared themselves to the crowd through their charming brotherly banter. The lads produced a happy go lucky fusion of folk and jazz, paralleling Royal Blood's 'small but mighty sound' - but somewhat more wholesome! The epitome of their 'cheeky chap' antics was there improvised number, entitled 'Cake' as requested by a particularly vocal audience member. The outcome was a hilarious bundle of random quips and blunders, leaving the whole room in stitches.
Thirdly was proud Glaswegian rockers Kill City Radio. The dynamic foursome sold their gritty,loud sound immaculately, the quintessential sound of angst fuelled heart and soul rock. Their performance featured some fantastic guitar riffs that made me nostalgic of Blink 182 in their prime, but accompanied with aggressive lyrics about revenge opposed to forgetting one's name. The highlight of the night however was their rock makeover of the iconic anthem Total Eclipse of the Heart. The number got the whole room singing, dancing and messing about with their mates. So much so, that some members from the earlier bands created a small mickey take mosh pit that resembled a game of 'dizzy ducklings'!

Unfortunately, I missed the final act Dead_Star, as one of my party members had a turn for the worst and we had to see her home. Missing their performance was so disappointing, as I have heard nothing but brilliant things about the band. Consequently, I shall be keeping my ears and eyes out for their next gig and can't wait to see them in person. Apologies to the band!
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