RAISED BY WOLVES, THEGO SET,
MOUTHGUARD, BLOWHARD, SPITFIRELIAR
A familiar sound barrages from pillar to post inside The Jubilee as Spitfireliar unleash their brand of 'alcohol induced punk rock'. Vocalist Mouldy is traditionally swigging form his beer jug, while bassist Mung takes every opportunity to unleash an on-point bass solo. Hardcore rhythms and vocals from drummer Toddy drive the already-on-their-feet audience to show their appreciation by raising their glasses and screaming along to SFL's anthemic signature track 'Alcohol'.
Anyone order an over-sized ten-piece with six raging horns? From the get-go, ska driven geniuses Blowhard propel the Jubilee into skank central. The contents of the venue appear to triple, as all those from outside excitably run stage front and centre to join in the festivities. Upbeat rhymes and lyrical comedy ensues with the Jube sweatbox hitting fever pitch, proving ska-punk is alive and very well indeed.
Veterans of the local and international punk scene, Mouthguard take this opportunity to blast through material from their most recent recording One More Round 'Gonna Go All The Way' and 'Eye For An Eye' ring out in true punk style and are greeted with mass affirmation and support from the well established Mouthguard family. Leading from one honest punk riff to the next, the band rage through their set, executing an impressive cover the Rose Tattoo's 'Nice Boys.'
The faint sound of The Go Set bagpipes becomes more intense as the piper unexpectedly arrives at the back of the venue and marches through the crowd to join his fellow band mates. A wall of sound erupts and disappointingly the pipes are drowned in the sound of TGS at full throttle. Vocalist Justin Keenan is as sweat drenched as the audience as they finish their set in high spirits.
Raised By Wolves struggle with sound levels as they make their mark with enough clout to raise the curiosity. Blues-infused guitars and a style not too far from Bad Religion herald tonight's show coming to end all too quickly
Sarina Quinlan....