Arrived at the gig, camera bag on back and water bottle in hand.
First things first, water bottle in bin because theyre not allowed in the Academy, but free water on tap from the bar. Awesome. Head to the box office, to pick up my photopass where im greeted and advised that though im on the Guestlist im not down to have a photopass. He asks which company im shooting for, and advise that its freelance at the moment, but tell him i do have the number for the bands tour manager. Give Jack Fairbrother (Out Of Sights manager) a call, and he sends someone down to sort it out.
Ted the drummer comes down too,and asks if i can concentrate on him for a while, to get a few good shots they could maybe send off to their drum sponsor SJC, tell him thats fine and head upstairs.
Review:
Squeel. Silence. Light off. Lights on.
The openers were Me Vs Hero. Their energy helping but not really making up for a lack of real edge. Tunes that were at points catchy and upbeat, but quite generic. The frontman not really lending himself to gig photography, being the most stationary of the band, but still a very good vocalist, the words burning through the strong guitar riffs resulting in zingy tunes which built up the crowd .
Next up were Out OF Sight. The standout band of the three.
From the first chord, you knew these guys were in a different league, to that of MeVsHero. Rythmnic and catchy punk party tunes that had me on some occasions forgetting to take photos, and allowing myself to be drawn into the vibrations and bouncing they were creating in the room. All members of the band seemed more than at ease dealing with a crowd, and seemed like a bunch of guys who love playing music with their friends and just so happen to be extremely talented while doing it. The song "This is what livin' really feels like" being the highlight for me, a catchy tune i havent been able to get out of my head since. With the sort of feel good lyrics and danceability Blink182 would be happy to recreate in their next album. When they finished their set, the buzz was there for all to feel.
Out Of Sight photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnphotocn/sets/72157624291155028/
The main act of the night was Every Avenue, a professional sounding/looking outfit, while not as upbeat and catchy with their tunes, brought a fresh sound with some cracking lyrics. The frontman of the band being the easiest of anyone during the night to photograph. Looking a little bit like New Found Glory's Jordan Pundik. His interaction with the crowd produced sparks and came across genuinely during the softer parts of their songs.
Every Avenue photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cnphotocn/sets/72157624179895685/
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