Walthamstow Trades Hall is not the easiest venue to find but this is a really nice venue to attend as a punter or a performer. It's quite roomy, and the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed. Even though Christmas is still a month away they have the decorations up! 🎄 The staff are nice and friendly, and unlike corporate or most pub venues the drinks are reasonably priced - there really is nothing not to like here. And the bar stocks Newcastle Brown Ale - although it hasn't tasted or smelt the same since it stopped being actually brewed in Newcastle in 2005. This venue books a wide variety of musical acts including some quite big names, as well as various other literary and cultural events. Whether you want to dance, or sit at a table with a beverage and something to eat you are well catered for here.
Opening the proceedings tonight are Glitter Kick. However, following the tragic demise of their drummer Belle Star followed by their bass player deciding to leave the band they are currently performing as a duo.
However, playing with a backing track but live vocals and guitar they are still lively and entertaining.
Ex-Bexatron guitarist Greg cranks out the riffs and knows how to look cool and do the 'rock star' thing. 😎🎸
Singer Roxi has paid her dues fronting bands as well having acting experience - all of which helps to provide an entertaining show.
Glitter Kick's songs are a mixture of rock, punk, pop, and rock 'n' roll. They have a commercial sound, but also a harder grittier edge to back things up. Even in this abbreviated duo format they are still good fun. 😁
Things take a darker turn with tonight's next act. From the streets of South London this is Zara.
They play Gothic and grunge tinged alt-rock. Any colour as long as it's black.
Accomplished musicians hailing from the Deptford area this is a rare outing North of the river. Their doomy sound varies in mood and temp as it draws you into their dark world.
The band Zara is more about textures and sounds than massive in your face songs, but if you are prepared to (grave)dig a little deeper there is quite a lot going on. And you might even hear a Bauhaus cover. 🦇
Next band The Core raise the tempo and energy level.
Tight, fast, tuneful, and committed - with a strong punk edge.
This is the most powerful and punchy act on the bill. They have obviously worked hard and paid their dues to get this good.
This mob from the Islington area pop up fairly often in London, and occasionally further afield. The origins of the band date from 1978, and although all but one member have changed over the years they still remain rooted in the early UK punk sound before it all turned into a studded leather jacketed Mohican'd cliche where all the bands looked and sounded the same. After a long gap between the release of their debut single in 1979 Chaos UK reformed in 2014 and have since released several CDs of old and new material.
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