Opening the night however was Youth Allowance. This band was phenomenal! They had some catchy and well-written tunes and really looked as though they were having a great time performing. What is so refreshing about these lads is the fact that their songs are not just the typical carbon copied song structure that oh so many up and coming band are abusing. Their two single “Morning Light” and “Games” are both brilliant songs full of intricate riffs and hooklines. Also, there were definitely some other gems showcased in their set that blew these two track out of the ball park! Keep an eye out for these lads, I have a good feeling about them.
Up next was Born Joy Dead. Fronted by Ben Dalton (of Hungry Kids of Hungary fame), the band has some really thought provoking tunes, for example “Upside Down, Inside Out”. This song had such unusual beat groupings, which was really fitting considering the title of the track. It’d be nice to see the band again in the New Year once they have continued to hone their skills!
The reason everyone was out on a school night was the infectiousness that is Hey Geronimo. The lads have a particular talent for writing catchy tunes that are so easy to uncontrollably dance to and they never fail to put on a stellar performance getting the crowd whipped up into a crazy 60s dance party. They played songs both old and new, but there were definitely songs missing from their set list that I was saddened to miss out on. But who can complain really when the likes of “Lazer Gun Show” and their latest single “Finale” open the early part of the set and we are privileged to hear fresh tracks including their cover of “Paperback Writer”.
There were so many great things about this gig, the guitar solo battles and immense fun that was Hey Geronimo, to the unexpectedly pleasant surprise that was Youth Allowance. A seriously great early Christmas present in gig form.
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