Despite the obvious post Bank Holiday blues, and the competition with the Arsenal v Man U semi final, The May edition of Club Ugly, still managed to entertain the heady mix of both music lovers, ale drinkers and even the odd magician (for those of you who stumbled in early)
It's fair to say that Death Cigarettes started the night with a pretty loud bang, this line up was always going to be eclectic, however the opening gang of East London bandits literally powered through their songs with dirty riffs, smashing drums and screeching vocals, easily stealing the attention of all onlookers. To experience Death Cigarettes live is to experience being hit in the face by Rocky Balboa's right hand. It's loud, it's raw, but they also exhale brilliance so be sure to keep both eyes and ears open when they come and play near you.
The Hornblower brothers, a jolly band from Brighton have already gathered an admirer in Indie music guru Steve Lamacq, having recently played dates with the likes of The Wave Pictures, these fine gentlemen were very unlikely to disappoint, and disappoint they did not. With their quintessential English sound, combining the use of melodica, Glockenspiel, upbeat hooks and bouncing bass lines, The Hornblower brothers kept many a foot tapping and head nodding in sync with everyone of their songs performed. Currently recording material, we can all expect a copy of their upcoming EP to be gracing our ipod in the future.
Despite blown amps and dodgy leads, Blindfold kept the crowd happy with their Icelandic sounds, combining cello and native vocals with haunting guitars, they swayed Club Ugly faithful long into the night.
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