Wednesday 25 November 2009

Rockin against Racism at The Menagerie

Last week’s Melting Pot was another rockin night.

We loved The Swell Time Western Swing and Country Jazz Band. Watching them was like stepping back in time, their sense of style, attitude, and originality of a particular era of music, is something that no other local band we know of has tapped into or experimented with. Guitar and vocalist Hornby is a fan of American trio Hot Club of Cowtown and in particular their guitarist Whit Smith, who is also influenced by Bob Wills, a musician of the 1930's and 40's that is widely considered as one of the fathers of Western Swing.

It was a pleasure working with them and we salute them for bringing something old fashioned yet entirely fresh to live music in Belfast.

Here Comes The Landed Gentry were in fine form as always, they ripped through their rockabilly garage blues set with the usual confidence and swagger that we have become accustomed to, then jetted off for a three night date with the good people of London.

The Bonnevilles are a two piece from Lurgan that manage to create the energy of a five piece with devastating effect. They are loud, raw, and influenced by the roughest, baddist, and most defiant side of rock and roll. The ultimate garage punk blues mavericks that sit comfortably alongside fellow preachers of the faith such as The Black Keys, Souldad Brothers, T Model Ford or The Reverend Horton Heat. It was a rare treat from a band that doesn’t play half enough gigs in Belfast for our liking.

The Bonnevilles will be appearing at Sandinos in Derry on December 23rd. They have an album out called ‘Good Suits & Fightin’ Boots’ and they are currently working on new material that includes a song dedicated to the immigrant community in Ireland, so keep your ears peeled for that.

Another great night, thanks to all that came down, and thanks to everyone who put their name to the petition against the BNP call centre in Dundonald.

The next Melting Pot is back to a Thursday at The Menagerie on 17th December. It's the LMHR Christmas Party - more info very soon, but it's going to be different and it's going to be interactive and fun.

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