The Good Old Boys, with Jets2June,
Thunderbirds Uncle, Love Muscle and Nick Theodore.
Bedford Esquires Lev 2.
Saturday 30th September 2006.
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Big thanks to all the bands who played for free and evryone
that came and gave suport. - Keith. www.bedfordmetal.co.uk
With Garry's amazing D.J. set around the bands, adding further quality to the
extravaganza of musical talent, those who attended were in for a good night,
starting off with local singer, songwriter and musician NICK
THEODORE with his acoustic set and witty lyrics grabbing the attention of
the audience which works better when more intimately up close to the stage, in
order to hear the lyrics which are a main part of the enjoyment of this talented
young player. With songs about pro-activists, self-gratification, Yoda being a
racist and the humorous one about fat women, coming to mind. Being the opening
act and slightly more nervous at first than a long tailed cat in a room full of
rocking chairs, he soon got in to his stride and left us wanting more. Which
we would indeed later get.
Punchy named LOVE MUSCLE started with a far eastern
vibe to the sound, which kind of complimentarily went well with the style on
offer from the D.J. before they were on. Perhaps too much banter and a drummer
seemingly wanting all the lime light, but totally competent at singing and
drumming at its multi tasking best. In fact the vocal quality is like a musical
instrument in its self, perfectly matching the bands sound. The rest of the band
with long hair and beards looking suspiciously like an audition for Jesus
provided the bass and twin guitar attack. One of their first gigs and not being
together long but sounding like a highly polished outfit, with one of their
guitarists seeming to want to let rip with a mighty guitar play of enthused
bursts of riffs. All good as individual musicians but together - an accumulative
force! I'm sure we will be seeing more of these in the future.
For this special occasion only, a fusion of two bands forming the shared name
parts to produce THUNDERBIRD'S UNCLE , starting
with a Marvin Gay cover and mixing slower tracks with blasts of rock n roll.
They had a great consummate front man with more presence than Santa on stage
with lively banter and a good all round vocalist. Turning in to a bit of a 'Furgusfest'
with the same drummer as the previous band adding to a great party sound and
good string work from their pyjama shirted guitarist, making this a rare
opportunity to catch this unique for this gig only line-up.
Demonstrating the fantastic scene Bedford has for live music and regulars to the
local jam sessions around the area JETS2JUNE jumped
around on stage with a non pigeon holed sound of various styles with melodic
sounds, some slow, some with a punk like edge and delivered with a visual stage
spectacle, with plenty of movement and back to back guitars, playing on knees
and incorporating other well used poses. They have a well trained and practiced
singer adding to the luminaries of musicians who would have both known and
performed with Sidney him self, with one of their songs 'Simple Man' dedicated
to the man who did so much for live music in his time. It was good to hear call
outs and mentions as to the reason why this gig was being held.
More solo acoustic offerings from Nick Theodore between acts added to the good
value for entertainment and it was soon time for the headliners.
If music is the drug of life then these guys must eat plenty to perform
(literally) THE GOOD OLD BOYS with age old well
practiced mix of 50's rock n roll style, blues, galloping guitars along with
slow numbers and music that taps in to the emotions. With their guitarist of
Jimmy Savil like appearance, creating some good sounds for the people up front
enjoying their set. From various bands, including Deep Purple being mentioned in
their introductions they caught the attention of the onlookers and feet were
tapping all round. A great party like swing made this a memorable tribute gig
that went through past the usual throw out time, no one could deny they were the
boys, good and with the experience of many winters.