The Savage Nomads were supporting Sulk at a gig at The Garage.
It was nice to see them playing so tightly together.
Cole's stage presence has improved immeasurably and his singing also seems to have got better.
Low points
The friend I was with commented that the band should work on their image, personally it doesn't bother me, but it seemed to concern her.
And I was frustrated by the sound quality of the venue.
Brand new
They have a new song: 40 degree day.
The pulsing rhythm works well under a contrasting high pitch vocal.
A new favourite I think.
Sloppy seconds?
They were followed by the headliner, whose opening bars instantly left me bored and uninspired.
I was anticipating a bit of a painful experience as they waded through trying to be Suede, The Stone Roses and The Charatans when the originals were clearly so much better.
Turn around
It got better, but it wasn't until Sidewinder that they really came into their own and presented some original and surprisingly very good songs.
I think the The Savage Nomads win for being the least derivative, but Sulk could come into their own a bit more when they stop aping their idols.
Showing posts with label The Savage Nomads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Savage Nomads. Show all posts
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Savaging it up...
I tripped myself off to see the Savage Nomads played their single launch of tension in the middle at the Notting Hill Arts Club the other day.
I have to say their door policy is infuriating, having to always have an ID handy even when you are well over age and then get it scanned as well smacks more of surveillance culture than a good time.
Anyway, let's hope the venue see the light, there are plenty of others that only require you to have ID on you, slightly less gestapo.
The Wholls
Before the nomads were up it was the turn of The Wholls, who warmed up into something quite special.
They were a little bit Arctic Monkeys lyrics wise, with initially only a few more musical breaks and twangs of Mexican flavour.
Their playing was tight and proficient.
Early on it was not inspirational, but solid.
The main guitarist when he played reminded me of Finley Quaye.
They later burst into a entertaining and lively Mexican wide boy mash up called Emily.
Nomadic
There was testostorone everywhere by the time the Nomadic lads came on.
They've added a little to their repetoire since last I saw them, many eons ago, there are guitar songs woven with more orchestration.
They also have a new keyboardist with a trumpet, a big thumbs up to that development, especially the trumpet.
On one new track there was a jazzy vibe that was far out of character and Billy's drumming in this really shines.
Surprise cover
They even snuck in a Paul Simon cover out of the blue.
The Savage Nomads are definitely growing in a really good way.
Hats off.
I have to say their door policy is infuriating, having to always have an ID handy even when you are well over age and then get it scanned as well smacks more of surveillance culture than a good time.
Anyway, let's hope the venue see the light, there are plenty of others that only require you to have ID on you, slightly less gestapo.
The Wholls
Before the nomads were up it was the turn of The Wholls, who warmed up into something quite special.
They were a little bit Arctic Monkeys lyrics wise, with initially only a few more musical breaks and twangs of Mexican flavour.
Their playing was tight and proficient.
Early on it was not inspirational, but solid.
The main guitarist when he played reminded me of Finley Quaye.
They later burst into a entertaining and lively Mexican wide boy mash up called Emily.
Nomadic
There was testostorone everywhere by the time the Nomadic lads came on.
They've added a little to their repetoire since last I saw them, many eons ago, there are guitar songs woven with more orchestration.
They also have a new keyboardist with a trumpet, a big thumbs up to that development, especially the trumpet.
On one new track there was a jazzy vibe that was far out of character and Billy's drumming in this really shines.
Surprise cover
They even snuck in a Paul Simon cover out of the blue.
The Savage Nomads are definitely growing in a really good way.
Hats off.
Monday, 20 December 2010
All Nomadic again
It's always nice to see Christmas in with some music and after getting such a buzz from the Savage Nomads performance in November seeing their last night at the 12 Bar was awaited with eager anticipation.
They didn't dissappoint.
The sound was perhaps a little less polished than at The Hope and Anchor, but the skills of the sound guy were more than made up for by the buzz of the night.
A much more festive atmosphere and a little more anarchy made for a really fun night.
Although, having seen the Nomads twice now, soon I'm going to be clamouring for new material.
The old material is great, but there are only so many times you can listen to the same set list at a live performance; get writing guys.
They didn't dissappoint.
The sound was perhaps a little less polished than at The Hope and Anchor, but the skills of the sound guy were more than made up for by the buzz of the night.
A much more festive atmosphere and a little more anarchy made for a really fun night.
Although, having seen the Nomads twice now, soon I'm going to be clamouring for new material.
The old material is great, but there are only so many times you can listen to the same set list at a live performance; get writing guys.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
The Savage Nomads - the alternative bonfire
I ventured out last night to see The Savage Nomads, with absolutely no expectations (despite being told "I think you'll like them.")
I was suitably impressed.
They even made me forget that I probably won't be seeing any fireworks displays this year.
In amongst all the third rate indie/rock bands that seem to be acosting my ears at the moment this bunch of spritely lads are a breath of fresh air.
It's not often that I see a band and spend the following day searching youtube clips to share with my friends, and then feel that those clips don't do the band justice.
These guys are a live band through and through with an easy confidence that makes their stage performance all the more compelling.
The singers style is reminiscent of Incubus, with a more British twang.
(Though I wonder whether he might be a little too young for Brandon Boyd to have been much of an influence, and possibly a mite too cool).
They're definitely not carbon copies of anyone, but not quite mind blowing perfection either.
But there's an infectious promise there - I might just place a bet that in a couple of years time they'll be playing far bigger venues than The Hope and Anchor.
I was suitably impressed.
They even made me forget that I probably won't be seeing any fireworks displays this year.
In amongst all the third rate indie/rock bands that seem to be acosting my ears at the moment this bunch of spritely lads are a breath of fresh air.
It's not often that I see a band and spend the following day searching youtube clips to share with my friends, and then feel that those clips don't do the band justice.
These guys are a live band through and through with an easy confidence that makes their stage performance all the more compelling.
The singers style is reminiscent of Incubus, with a more British twang.
(Though I wonder whether he might be a little too young for Brandon Boyd to have been much of an influence, and possibly a mite too cool).
They're definitely not carbon copies of anyone, but not quite mind blowing perfection either.
But there's an infectious promise there - I might just place a bet that in a couple of years time they'll be playing far bigger venues than The Hope and Anchor.
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