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REVIEW - Tim Jefferson |
Mother Funk
This band plays Funk (a lively danceable 70s style, currently very popular). They do it
well. I had a chance meeting with them on one of my visits to the prom to inflict my
bagpipes on the North Sea. It was good to have the time to really talk. They'd just
finished a photo shoot down by the beach. They are a 4 piece (female vocal, guitar, bass
and drums). The singer had a cold but saw the gig through very well. The band played with
real spirit and was sincere and confident. There was great interplay between the guitar
and bass and between bass and drums, so vital in this kind of music. The audience loved it
and really buzzed by the time they called it a day. Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, 10cc
and Red Hot Chilli Peppers were just some of their list. They did one of their own
numbers, very good. This band is well worth seeing and has incredibly been together for
only a few months. |
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White Heat
This band play Vintage Classic Rock which generally doesn't go down very well at the
Crown. They play with courage and determination in the face of a tough crowd and exploit
their strengths with great audience interaction. The music was well played and balanced
and their sheer enthusiasm for their stuff gave a good atmosphere to the evening. I think
it's good for the pub to have different kinds of music. Contrast from the usual modern
rock is good for everyone. Good guitar playing from both guitarists, fine female
finger-style bass playing and tight drumming delivered music with strength and dignity. I
was right last time when I said that this is a band to watch out for. I would recommend
them. |
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