All But True

The truth hurts, but this trio should all know better! If anyone got this set down on video it would make a great training film on how not to succeed in a band. The guitars / bass were out of tune, even our helpful sound-desk-meister Chris suggested they correct the tuning. Reputidly, the reply was 'We might do later' (probably when they got back to their bedrooms).
A set list is also a cracking idea (then everyone in the band has some idea what they are playing)
Finally, rehearse a bit, every band member knows how all the tracks should start. These lot have all been in a band before and played a few gigs, the name I forget, but if they don't improve soon, AllButTrue will be forgotten much sooner! Here endeth the rant!

Guilty Party

Guilty Party always look the part, slick and polished, but relaxed on the stage. Tonight after the 1st band they could have been mistaked for a model band. Instant contact and engagement with the audience, livening up into a mosh pit frenzy.
After 20 minutes, Eddie was sweating like a P.I.G. Senior Chivz still looking cool as a cucumber. How would Rinse stack up against Sweaty Party's local talent?

Rinse

Originally called Dr Rinse, the band were winners of the Manchester Irish Festival YGG (Young Gifted and Green) battle of the bands competition. Now 2 years on and highly polished, Rinse came over as a tight outfit and the crowd gave them the thumbs up by the time PHD and Blacker had started. The pounding bass and spot on percussion tied the whole show together. The killer tracks 'Inside Out', 'All about Me' and 'Tame' brought more punters to the stage. Each track shouted 'professionalism' and the purple 'R's on the amps really gave the impression we had gone up a division. By the last tracks (and a free DVD player had been handed out - Don't ask!), it was down to the remainder of the set 'Witness', 'Bring It On' and 'Down My soul' to leave a lasting impression on the crowd.
Rinse are due back later in the summer. For more info on Rinse, checkout www.rinseband.com