Sandman Magazine Gig Review at The Lamp.

"After bringing the crowd away from the bar, the first band set the night off to a bloody good start; some would say a tough act to follow but The Strands took it all in their stride. With bright red jeans you get the idea that Dean, vocals, could have a bit of confidence but that's nothing until he gets up and sings like there's no tomorrow, brilliant to watch even without the sound. With tracks like 'She's a Woman' and 'Hanging Around' I'd challenge anyone that would claim to be able to stand through The Strand's set without tapping their toe, never mind clearing the floor and dancing with moves that to be honest should be confined to being alone in your bedroom after a couple of pints"

Olivia O'Connor