Music Reviews
The Gig Guide takes a look at some CD’s from Kent bands...
Band:
Title:
Dudley Ross
Format:
The Note That T
Album (11 Tracks)
old A Thousand Tales
From the opener ('
excellent standard, the production v
As I Am'), you can tell man
alues are high, and that Dudley R
y things... the song writing is of
oss is a
v
talented guitarist. What y
aried collection of songs and it is nigh on impossible to clasif
ou can't tell is that what lies before you is a very
T
y 'A Thousand
F
ales' into a genre, but r
or this reason though, I can see the album struggling to find it's w
ather describe it as an expression of Dudley's abilities.
publics most listened to lists. With the styles differing so much, very few will
ay into the
couple of tr
appreciate the full album format, and are more lik
acks each listen. It would have been better for Dudley to release
ely to cherry-pick only a
Gig Guide Verdict: Am', the deep thinking title trindividually approach a wider audience. Gig Guide fa
separate albums, distilling his playing styles into similar sounds that would
vourites are feel good 'As I
on the album. Whilst it serv
something he should be proud of
es as an impeccable CV for Dudley (and that is
ack & 'CT', which is one of the most unique tracks
), it's viability as a album is flawed.
Band:
Title: Springtide Ca
Springtide Cavalry
Format: Mini-Album (7 T
valry
racks)
and now that it's here, it certainly hasn't dissapointed. Whilst there are only 6
This long awaited mini-album from Springtide Cavalry (STC) is finally upon us
it's own right without adding unneccesary 'fillers'.
tracks, each and every one has been carefully chosen and is a powerful song in
ST
audience and is instantly accessible... a feat that is not easy to achiev
C have managed to produce music that is very appealing to a wide ranging
listeners interested, and ST
today's instant and throwaw
C ha
ay society. But even harder is to keep those
e in
that will serve the test of time.
ve managed to produce very memorable music
Gig Guide Verdict: falsetto v
Our favourite tr
oice of Sean Hardy (Bass) joining K
ack is 'Lose My Mind' which features the hauntingly
evin on v
, almost
We're eager to see more from this talented Mod trio and confident that the lads
ocal duties.
v
will be going far
ocals will feature more prominently in an
. It will be interesting to see if Sean's alternativ
y of the future recordings.
e take on
Band:
Title:
Format:
Breath Of Fresh Air
Venture South
EP (6 Tracks)
v
Lik
breath of fresh air
ersion of funk
e The Blues Brothers for the 21st century
ed up, blues-infused rock 'n' roll with this EP
, Venture South deliv
, and it certainly is a
er their own
No matter if it's kicking and screaming, y
.
ou can't help but be dragged in by the
the opportunit
fast paced rock n roll riffs and the funky feel k
y to see V
eeps it fresh. I haven't yet had
a show to behold!
enture South play live, but I can imagine it being quite
Gig Guide Verdict:
F
Fa
If y
or The Blues', both of which ha
vourites on the Ep would have to be 'Couldn't Stand The W
ou're after something a bit different from the normal, or lik
ve a strong blues feel.
eather' & 'Blues
something brought up to date with a fresh twist, I highly recommend y
e the idea of
this EP. You wont be dissapointed.
ou try
The Gig Guide, GC Publishing Ltd, W
If you would like us to r
estwood Business P
eview your music, please send a cop
ark, Strasbourg Street, Margate, K
y to:
ent, CT9 4JJ
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