Sat. 7th April 2007
Currently riding on the crest of a wave (apologies), The Tides kicked off this year’s G Sessions in some style as the young three piece (minus new guitarist Leaky) thrilled an appreciative crowd. Playing a gig which saw them back on familiar territory as opposed to their recent gigs across the province, especially Belfast, they seemed really excited to be thrilling local fans yet again.
Support on the night came in the form of Furlo, a Limavady four piece who turned a few heads with their ultimately lengthy and very confident support slot. Jonny Everett, lead vocalist has an air of distinguished accomplishment about him and as a band Furlo aren’t afraid of trying something new as their set rages long into the night.
The Tides took over duties soon after and the packed venue was testament to how excited fans were to see their favourite local lads get in on the act. They told us earlier in the year that they generally like to practice the day before a gig but shamefully admitted before this gig that they hadn’t lifted a finger. It didn’t show. Belting out songs from debut album ‘One For The Man Over There’, the local lads showed with a confident swagger that they are destined for bigger and better things.
Links to Oasis have been professed since their inception which is no bad thing. Rhythm and Soul is one of the best songs I’ve heard this year and they show that they can lighten the mood too with a song like ‘Still Worth Fighting For’. The album which was released earlier this year to critical acclaim is definitely a treat to hear live and the crowd felt the full force of The Tides arsenal. They’re off to Manchester soon to give the rest of the world an idea of just how great the music scene in Northern Ireland really is. Here’s hoping they decide to come back.
The Mid Ulster Mails Niall Kerr Reviews some past gigs @ The Cellar
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