Gallops/Talons @ Clwb - Gig #2 of 09
Band count of 08 = 3
My second gig of the year lamely involved the same band as the first - the band which all Cardiff venues seem to want to book since Swn - Gallops. It was good to watch them again without being preoccupied (and drunk). I was able to give them my full attention this time. I thought they were really good, but I think they have work to do. Songs seem to end pretty abruptly and their set seems fall a bit short for headline band.
The general consensus (well talking to Ash afterwards) was that they should let the endings of songs run a bit more so there is more scope to let off and dance. They didn't blow my mind, but I did enjoy them.
The support band really impressed me though. Herefords 'Talons' took everyone by surprise by exploding into their set of furious post-rock excellence. You would expect kids their age to be playing generic indie (they were pretty young). which is is a sweeping statement I know. But it was refreshing to see kids this age into really good music.
I though they sounded much better when they had their 2 violinists on stage with them. Very impressive. Although I found the lead guitarists stage antics quite forced and unconvincing even though his guitar skills were shit hot!
Finishing their set off with the bass player accidentally smashing the violinist over the head... they left me with a big smile on my face.
I was pleased to remember my ear plugs this time and adhere to a new years resolution that I set myself. I love being able to hear stuff. I don't want that to stop.
Hung around for a few hours while Clwb filled up with the usual influx of students/townies/tools/munters dancing to the usual generic indie hits that you'll find spewing out of any indie clubs' speakers on a saturday night.
I spent some time throwing myself around. Until it was time to go home (via Burger King - oh the shame).
Oh and Burger King is an amazing place to be at 2:30 on a Sunday morning. There is a feast for the eyes everywhere. I wish I had taken some photos. If it weren't for me incessantly ramming a Bacon Double Cheese Burger into my face at the time I probably woulda!!
