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Motion City Soundtrack - The Ruby Lounge 20/4/11


Okay, so I haven't had chance to write a proper review of Motion City Soundtrack's latest show but I just wanted to share a few pictures and thoughts because they are awesome and I had a great time. The band came to play Manchester after this city won the bidding war in the competition set up by the band (or as Justin Pierre described it, a sort of 'reality contest!')meaning the place was packed with some of the band's most loyal and enthusiastic fans, which all in all added up to a great atmosphere and a great show!


Here are a few pictures from the night:

Jesse Johnson and Tony Thaxton

Justin Pierre (Looking a bit frightened!)

Justin Pierre and Matt Taylor

So after a night of great music including all the favourites, particularly A Lifeless Ordinary (Need A Little Help), Make Out Kids, and Even If It Kills Me I left feeling upbeat with a big smile on my face...fuelled by the fact that the band showcased their new single True Romance (an exciting hint at what is to come on the new album Go), and of course meeting Justin for a third time outside the venue where he happily signed an autograph and posed for a picture. Swell guy! :)

Can't wait for their new album, I have no doubt it will be fab! If you haven't already, go have a listen to their music...because you're missing out ;)

We're All Fools And Worthless Liars

The Cockpit Leeds 21/4/12

With a completely sold out show ahead of them, it is evident that Deaf Havana are moving up in the world – and if their latest album is anything to go by, it is clear to see why. The largest room in The Cockpit was full to bursting, as fans swarmed together in a bid to get as near as possible to the front. As the band made their way to the stage, they were greeted by an eruption of cheers and screams from the ecstatic and adoring crowd, making it difficult for lead singer James Veck-Gilodi to wipe the huge smile off his face.

     The set kicked off with the forceful and energetic Leeches, sending the crowd into a po-going frenzy and prompting a breakout of synchronised clapping – let’s just say the atmosphere in the room was far from dull. The band then effortlessly weaved their way into tracks The World Or Nothing and Right Now I’m Anyone’s, before taking a breather to address the fans. Singer James Veck-Gilodi wasted no time in expressing his excitement to be back in Leeds, and was seemingly delighted to be playing a much larger venue than on previous visits to the city. His cheeky charisma kept fans entertained in between songs whilst he revealed the band would be returning later in the year, again in a much bigger venue, so it’s fair to say that these guys are definitely doing something right.

     The band continued the set with the anthemic I Will Try, an undeniable crowd pleaser that prompted a mass sing-a-long, followed by older hits Another Day In This House and Friends Like These.  The majority of the songs, however, were taken from the latest album Fools And Worthless Liars, with songs Anemophobia and Little White Lies being received with particularly fervent enthusiasm as fans practically snatched the words from singer James leaving him to simply look on in amazement. The set closed with the irresistibly catchy The Past Six Years and Fifty Four leaving the band to go out on a high knowing that their new album has gone down an absolute storm. Keep a look out for these guys; they’re definitely ones to watch.


**As seen in The Motion Online**

Check out some videos from the show: