The headliners were the precocious boys (yes, all under 18) of Circus. Now there has been a lot of buzz about these lads coming from various directions. My bandmate John got a copy of their demo while at another event a few weeks ago. The style of the band is a mix of Scissor Sisters if they did metal and were straight, Queen at their heaviest with a mix of Extreme at their funkiest, with a frontman who reminds you of either Prince while on guitar and Elton on piano. The band combines all this and adds a touch of power metal rifferama. He is very much a classic frontman who gives it his all, and a rather good singer as well.
They are as tight as a Scot's wallet and professional way beyond their years. Their bassist had only been with them for three weeks but it was hard to tell. The band have attracted some impressive people around them and have that special something that should take them all the way. Kim, Perry, and I all wished we had a record label that night as we would have signed them up on the spot. "Lady Margaret" has huge hit written all over it.
It you get a chance to see these Norwich lads, do everything you can to see them. Then you can tell all your friends you knew them before they were huge. They are the best unsigned band going in the UK right now... of that there is no doubt.
Well that is your lot for this week. I hope you have a good few days off and use the chance to head out and see some live music. As always, stay safe and rocking.
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