Fadvice of the Week

Indeed the time has passed. I thought about making it to a computer to post a badvice but illness had sapped all of my creativity and I didn't want to put up a token post. Also, the lack of broadband at home really displeases me.

Saturday night saw half of "local heroes" Surly's triumphant return to Dolan's. Despite being recognised by some of the crowd they still managed to enjoy two excellent sets of live music from The Republic of Loose and The Zutons. Although aware of the impact they have been making through their live shows, we had yet to see The Republic of Loose live. Indeed the entertainment value was high, between the daft mix of soul, rock, R&B and metal to the antics of their feral frontman, the crowd responding to his intimidations and taunts with salivation and vigour. If ever one needs a support act to rile up a crowd, these are the guys to do it. With the crowd aptly charged up like a rechargeable battery that had recently been charged up, it wouldn't take much to reverse the current, blowing the battery to smithereens. As The Zutons emerged, it happened. The show took on a life of its own and the crowd were loving it. The Zutons really pulled out all the stops, proving why they're still able to survive on the humble offerings of their debut album..... because they're a great live act.

Indeed the mix of Guinness and good times made it a night not to forget, but to remember.