Better late than never, better there than not!
For anyone who owns a bands back catalogue, covers their tracks live or generally adores their every creation.
An opportunity to see said band is a more than welcomed one, especially in the South West.
Even from the outset, approaching the venue, the tingling anticipation caused by the arrival of the San Francisco born, L.A. based band was apparent in every one's stomach.
The flock of fans followed the standard gig protocol, tickets punched, coats checked and jager-bombs hatched..it was time for chaos.
I wont fabricate, I've seen busier venues, but as the lights suitably dimmed fans pored front and forth in frantic fashion.
Appearing from a collage of smoke and blinding white spot lights, drenched in leather and black hooded attire hailed Robert Hayes,Peter Been and new addition on drums Leah Shapiro.
Starting with 'Red Eyes and Tears' an instant crowd pleasing head bop, followed by 'Weapon Of Choice' 'Whatever Happened To My Rock and Roll'
'Spread Your Love' and new anthem 'Beat The Devils Tattoo' it was a constant barrage of dirty riffs and emphatic choruses.
The mood of awe and anticipation spread like wild fire across the three thousand strong audience and they didn't disappoint.
After the onslaught was over the inevitable encore was just as breath taking.
Instead this time opting for the thought provoking sounds familiar on 'Howl' and choosing an organ and acoustic guitar instead of distorted bass and electric guitar to serenade the crowd.
They played their way through an assortment of old and new songs, binding the crowd in admiration of the multi dimensional talents on show...
albeit if at one point Robert Hayes did forget an opening key sequence to a song from the organ, simply stating.
"There were no robots used in the making of this song" It gave a reachable, human edge to an otherwise super natural experience.
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