16/8/2019 Back 'N' Black @ Big Red

This isn't something you see every day; an all girl AC/DC tribute act - from Switzerland of all places!

This is Back N Black and they are pretty good. They don't try to be an exact copy of AC/DC, but the sound is quite close as is the energy and attitude.

This band have obviously drawn a lot of people as Big Red is packed. As an AC/DC tribute act it goes without saying that the setlist is packed with absolute bangers, and the standard of musicianship is good too - you can't fail to have a good night!

As they hail from Switzerland I guess these girls don't get to play in London that often so it's a bit of an event when they do. Black N Red are certainly a 'party' band and Holloway Road's Big Red is definitely a 'party' venue so a good time is guaranteed.

This is for sure a band I'd go and see again, but who knows when that might be, or where? Sadly it looks like it won't be at Big Red - this very well known rock bar is being forced to close next month due to a massive increase in rent demanded by the greedy landlords. It's a shame the owners of Big Red are being forced to leave - the place had become a North London legend with the rock crowd. I had loads of great nights there and also saw some really good bands there. I and many other people will really miss it. 

With the loss of The Gaff over the road, the 12 Bar Club nearby, and the 'Intrepid Fox' @ the famous Archway Tavern at the Northern end in recent times the 'Holloway Strip' is becoming a shadow of it's former self. Like in the West End it feels like our rock culture is being rapidly eroded.