Cellar Bar - Draperstown

ATL Review FWW & LaFaro G-Session

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LaFaro, Fighting With Wire
Cellar Bar, Draperstown
5th November, 2011

While we’re all buzzing around the big smoke with Music Week and MTV rolling into town, there’s still life outside the city limits, and the 1-2 combination of LaFaro and Fighting With Wire is just too tempting to pass up. So leaving behind rumours of celeb-spotting, it’s up the road we go, away from possible Biebers, Gagas and Hasslehoffs.

Now it has to be said that this is a slightly unusual situation, with Fighting With Wire opening for their good friends LaFaro. Unusual in that, bar an occasion as special guests for the launch of LaFaro’s debut album last year, it has generally been Fighting With Wire topping the bill. Unsurprisingly, FWW front-man (and current LaFaro bassist) Cahir doesn’t let this slip, self-deprecatingly saying they’re only there to warm up the crowd. This is only after a sharp, seamless, breathless 4 song run-through including ‘Into The Ground’ and ‘Long Distance’, belying their recent quiet period and lack of practice.

There’s no interaction with the crowd, but these aren’t perfunctory renditions as they let off steam and blow out cobwebs, extending and playing with the older material. It’s not all about the old though, as some of the new songs from the long-awaited second album sneak in, ‘Gonna Steal Your Crown’ and ‘I Won’t Let You Down’, the latter “a love song” and all about mistakes and sorrow, and this evening dedicated to “the headers at the front”, and ‘Didn’t Want To’ is pure Foo Fighters style stadium rock-pop. Finishing with ‘Strength In Numbers’ and ‘Cut The Transmission’, this relaxed and calmer than usual set is a reminder that they’re still about and not willing to go quietly into the night.

Having gathered ourselves together from that first battering, round two of the riffs is an even more brutal onslaught with crazed punters, mosh pits and (probably) ear damage for all.

‘Leningrad’ is a suitable opener, warning of the carnage to come, seemingly heavier than ever with Johnny’s sneer more contemptuous, and it’s only the introduction of ‘The Ballad of Burnt Dave’ a few songs in that provides a pause for breath. The set is split between the first and second albums, but even the older material is imbued with more aggression and spite than normal, as though it’s been infected by the second album’s faster, sleazier, dirtier ways. This culminates in ‘Sucking Diesel’ causing Johnny to snap his strings, while ‘Mr Heskey’ is just brutal as they play with it, indulging their creative urges with more jamming than the recorded version.

‘Tuppenny Nudger’ is a bringer of madness as always, while closing numbers ‘Easy Meat’ and ‘Chopper’ prompt mosh-pits to break out. As fun as this is, and indeed ‘Easy Meat’ is destined to take its place in the category of songs labelled ‘causes crowds to go mental’, the stand-outs of the set are ‘Off The Chart’, a seemingly simple but insistent riff and catchy chorus about “little Susie”, and the slower ‘Settle Petal’. The latter is described as a “stadium anthem…if we ever play them”, and is well worthy of stadiums, showing that are able to grow away from just riffs. But as long they remember those riffs.

William Johnston

Thanks to William and ATL. The origional post can be found on ATL’s website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/2011/11/lafaro_fighting_with_wire_cell.html

The Shelbees – I Wouldnt Believe Your Radio (Cover) – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:03:17 +0000

The Shelbees perform a cover of the Stereophonics classic ‘I Wouldnt Believe Your Radio’ live @ the Cellar Bar Draperstown. www.cellarbar.info

The Shelbees – Aint Seen Nothing Yet (Cover) – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:58:13 +0000

The Shelbees perform a cover of ‘You Aint Seen Nothing Yet’ live @ the Cellar Bar Draperstown. www.cellarbar.info

Swanee River – Young Blood & Bouncey Castle – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:47:12 +0000

Swanee River perform ‘Young Blood & Bouncey Castles’ Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.swaneeriver.net Quote from band – ‘Swanee River are Irelands premier Hard Rock band bringing you rock and roll like it was intended to be played. Still in doubt??? Buy our fuckin album and tell us after 1 minute in that we are liars!’ Formed in 2005 the band have released 3 EP’s to date (Back to the Handlebars, Baby Better Lady, Kick Off yer Cloggs) and are currently in the studio recording their long awaited debut album. Swanee came to the attention of local and national press in 2009 when their song Baby Better Lady was included on the covermount for Classic Rock Magazine UK and US edition and touring with many high profile bands notably The Answer, UFO and Taste. They also made many appearances on BBC radio and TV (ATL, Electric Mainline, Mark Patterson Show). 2011 has seen the release of debut album ‘Smokin Jacket’, a headlne international festival in India, a European, UK and Irish tour, writing the sound track for Irish Film Board film ‘The Birth of Rock’ and numerous appearances in the local and natonal press! This is the year of the Swanee, come along or be swept!

Swanee River – Smoking Jacket – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:40:38 +0000

Swanee River perform ‘Smoking Jacket’ Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.swaneeriver.net Quote from band – ‘Swanee River are Irelands premier Hard Rock band bringing you rock and roll like it was intended to be played. Still in doubt??? Buy our fuckin album and tell us after 1 minute in that we are liars!’ Formed in 2005 the band have released 3 EP’s to date (Back to the Handlebars, Baby Better Lady, Kick Off yer Cloggs) and are currently in the studio recording their long awaited debut album. Swanee came to the attention of local and national press in 2009 when their song Baby Better Lady was included on the covermount for Classic Rock Magazine UK and US edition and touring with many high profile bands notably The Answer, UFO and Taste. They also made many appearances on BBC radio and TV (ATL, Electric Mainline, Mark Patterson Show). 2011 has seen the release of debut album ‘Smokin Jacket’, a headlne international festival in India, a European, UK and Irish tour, writing the sound track for Irish Film Board film ‘The Birth of Rock’ and numerous appearances in the local and natonal press! This is the year of the Swanee, come along or be swept!

Swanee River – Long One – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:35:43 +0000

Swanee River perform ‘Long One’ Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.swaneeriver.net Quote from band – ‘Swanee River are Irelands premier Hard Rock band bringing you rock and roll like it was intended to be played. Still in doubt??? Buy our fuckin album and tell us after 1 minute in that we are liars!’ Formed in 2005 the band have released 3 EP’s to date (Back to the Handlebars, Baby Better Lady, Kick Off yer Cloggs) and are currently in the studio recording their long awaited debut album. Swanee came to the attention of local and national press in 2009 when their song Baby Better Lady was included on the covermount for Classic Rock Magazine UK and US edition and touring with many high profile bands notably The Answer, UFO and Taste. They also made many appearances on BBC radio and TV (ATL, Electric Mainline, Mark Patterson Show). 2011 has seen the release of debut album ‘Smokin Jacket’, a headlne international festival in India, a European, UK and Irish tour, writing the sound track for Irish Film Board film ‘The Birth of Rock’ and numerous appearances in the local and natonal press! This is the year of the Swanee, come along or be swept!

Swanee River – Gypsey Promise – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:27:23 +0000

Swanee River perform ‘Gypsey Promise’ Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.swaneeriver.net Quote from band – ‘Swanee River are Irelands premier Hard Rock band bringing you rock and roll like it was intended to be played. Still in doubt??? Buy our fuckin album and tell us after 1 minute in that we are liars!’ Formed in 2005 the band have released 3 EP’s to date (Back to the Handlebars, Baby Better Lady, Kick Off yer Cloggs) and are currently in the studio recording their long awaited debut album. Swanee came to the attention of local and national press in 2009 when their song Baby Better Lady was included on the covermount for Classic Rock Magazine UK and US edition and touring with many high profile bands notably The Answer, UFO and Taste. They also made many appearances on BBC radio and TV (ATL, Electric Mainline, Mark Patterson Show). 2011 has seen the release of debut album ‘Smokin Jacket’, a headlne international festival in India, a European, UK and Irish tour, writing the sound track for Irish Film Board film ‘The Birth of Rock’ and numerous appearances in the local and natonal press! This is the year of the Swanee, come along or be swept!

Swanee River – Flowers & Powers – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:22:32 +0000

Swanee River perform ‘Flowers & Powers’ Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.swaneeriver.net Quote from band – ‘Swanee River are Irelands premier Hard Rock band bringing you rock and roll like it was intended to be played. Still in doubt??? Buy our fuckin album and tell us after 1 minute in that we are liars!’ Formed in 2005 the band have released 3 EP’s to date (Back to the Handlebars, Baby Better Lady, Kick Off yer Cloggs) and are currently in the studio recording their long awaited debut album. Swanee came to the attention of local and national press in 2009 when their song Baby Better Lady was included on the covermount for Classic Rock Magazine UK and US edition and touring with many high profile bands notably The Answer, UFO and Taste. They also made many appearances on BBC radio and TV (ATL, Electric Mainline, Mark Patterson Show). 2011 has seen the release of debut album ‘Smokin Jacket’, a headlne international festival in India, a European, UK and Irish tour, writing the sound track for Irish Film Board film ‘The Birth of Rock’ and numerous appearances in the local and natonal press! This is the year of the Swanee, come along or be swept!

Swanee River – Dose – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:15:39 +0000

Swanee River perform ‘Dose’ Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.swaneeriver.net Quote from band – ‘Swanee River are Irelands premier Hard Rock band bringing you rock and roll like it was intended to be played. Still in doubt??? Buy our fuckin album and tell us after 1 minute in that we are liars!’ Formed in 2005 the band have released 3 EP’s to date (Back to the Handlebars, Baby Better Lady, Kick Off yer Cloggs) and are currently in the studio recording their long awaited debut album. Swanee came to the attention of local and national press in 2009 when their song Baby Better Lady was included on the covermount for Classic Rock Magazine UK and US edition and touring with many high profile bands notably The Answer, UFO and Taste. They also made many appearances on BBC radio and TV (ATL, Electric Mainline, Mark Patterson Show). 2011 has seen the release of debut album ‘Smokin Jacket’, a headlne international festival in India, a European, UK and Irish tour, writing the sound track for Irish Film Board film ‘The Birth of Rock’ and numerous appearances in the local and natonal press! This is the year of the Swanee, come along or be swept!

The Red Velvetines The Provocateur Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:11:30 +0000

The Red Velvetines perform ‘The Provocateur’live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.facebook.com/theredvelvetines The Red Velvetines are a new band from North Antrim that combines vintage techniques with modern attitudes to create their own blend of Blues and Euphoria. They are heavily influenced by visionaries like Peter Green, The Rolling Stones and more recently Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Primal Scream who produced their own spin on blues music to appeal to the wider public. Claire Martin fronts the band on vocals, delivering every song with passion and power to command total seduction. Mark Blair shapes the sound of the band on guitar. The songwriter has adapted his bluesy sound to be contemporary whilst keeping his roots firmly with the past masters. Uel Taylor offers a punchy edge on the bass. Influenced by such legends as Bootsy Collins, John Entwhistle and Steve Harris, he produces a distinctive sound. Andrew “Corkie” McCorkell is the powerhouse on drums. His aggressive style of playing brings a raw energy to every song, but he also shows his gentler side when needed. The band’s origins lie with the bedroom sonnets of Mark and the encouragement of Claire and Corkie to provide the needed push to get things off the ground. Uel was later introduced to the band to complete the line up. Since May the band has supported the best of local talent including Furlo, Swanee River and the immense Lafaro as well headlining a few of their own gigs. Their …

The Red Velvetines Tell Me Sister Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:04:25 +0000

The Red Velvetines perform ‘Tell Me Sister’ live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.facebook.com/theredvelvetines The Red Velvetines are a new band from North Antrim that combines vintage techniques with modern attitudes to create their own blend of Blues and Euphoria. They are heavily influenced by visionaries like Peter Green, The Rolling Stones and more recently Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Primal Scream who produced their own spin on blues music to appeal to the wider public. Claire Martin fronts the band on vocals, delivering every song with passion and power to command total seduction. Mark Blair shapes the sound of the band on guitar. The songwriter has adapted his bluesy sound to be contemporary whilst keeping his roots firmly with the past masters. Uel Taylor offers a punchy edge on the bass. Influenced by such legends as Bootsy Collins, John Entwhistle and Steve Harris, he produces a distinctive sound. Andrew “Corkie” McCorkell is the powerhouse on drums. His aggressive style of playing brings a raw energy to every song, but he also shows his gentler side when needed. The band’s origins lie with the bedroom sonnets of Mark and the encouragement of Claire and Corkie to provide the needed push to get things off the ground. Uel was later introduced to the band to complete the line up. Since May the band has supported the best of local talent including Furlo, Swanee River and the immense Lafaro as well headlining a few of their own gigs. Their …

The Red Velvetines Sans Souci Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:04:04 +0000

The Red Velvetines perform ‘Sans Souci’ live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.facebook.com/theredvelvetines The Red Velvetines are a new band from North Antrim that combines vintage techniques with modern attitudes to create their own blend of Blues and Euphoria. They are heavily influenced by visionaries like Peter Green, The Rolling Stones and more recently Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Primal Scream who produced their own spin on blues music to appeal to the wider public. Claire Martin fronts the band on vocals, delivering every song with passion and power to command total seduction. Mark Blair shapes the sound of the band on guitar. The songwriter has adapted his bluesy sound to be contemporary whilst keeping his roots firmly with the past masters. Uel Taylor offers a punchy edge on the bass. Influenced by such legends as Bootsy Collins, John Entwhistle and Steve Harris, he produces a distinctive sound. Andrew “Corkie” McCorkell is the powerhouse on drums. His aggressive style of playing brings a raw energy to every song, but he also shows his gentler side when needed. The band’s origins lie with the bedroom sonnets of Mark and the encouragement of Claire and Corkie to provide the needed push to get things off the ground. Uel was later introduced to the band to complete the line up. Since May the band has supported the best of local talent including Furlo, Swanee River and the immense Lafaro as well headlining a few of their own gigs. Their track …

The Red Velvetines Bang Bang Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:54:59 +0000

The Red Velvetines perform ‘Bang Bang’ live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.facebook.com/theredvelvetines The Red Velvetines are a new band from North Antrim that combines vintage techniques with modern attitudes to create their own blend of Blues and Euphoria. They are heavily influenced by visionaries like Peter Green, The Rolling Stones and more recently Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Primal Scream who produced their own spin on blues music to appeal to the wider public. Claire Martin fronts the band on vocals, delivering every song with passion and power to command total seduction. Mark Blair shapes the sound of the band on guitar. The songwriter has adapted his bluesy sound to be contemporary whilst keeping his roots firmly with the past masters. Uel Taylor offers a punchy edge on the bass. Influenced by such legends as Bootsy Collins, John Entwhistle and Steve Harris, he produces a distinctive sound. Andrew “Corkie” McCorkell is the powerhouse on drums. His aggressive style of playing brings a raw energy to every song, but he also shows his gentler side when needed. The band’s origins lie with the bedroom sonnets of Mark and the encouragement of Claire and Corkie to provide the needed push to get things off the ground. Uel was later introduced to the band to complete the line up. Since May the band has supported the best of local talent including Furlo, Swanee River and the immense Lafaro as well headlining a few of their own gigs. Their track …

The Red Velvetines – 4 – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:48:05 +0000

The Red Velvetines perform live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.facebook.com/theredvelvetines The Red Velvetines are a new band from North Antrim that combines vintage techniques with modern attitudes to create their own blend of Blues and Euphoria. They are heavily influenced by visionaries like Peter Green, The Rolling Stones and more recently Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Primal Scream who produced their own spin on blues music to appeal to the wider public. Claire Martin fronts the band on vocals, delivering every song with passion and power to command total seduction. Mark Blair shapes the sound of the band on guitar. The songwriter has adapted his bluesy sound to be contemporary whilst keeping his roots firmly with the past masters. Uel Taylor offers a punchy edge on the bass. Influenced by such legends as Bootsy Collins, John Entwhistle and Steve Harris, he produces a distinctive sound. Andrew “Corkie” McCorkell is the powerhouse on drums. His aggressive style of playing brings a raw energy to every song, but he also shows his gentler side when needed. The band’s origins lie with the bedroom sonnets of Mark and the encouragement of Claire and Corkie to provide the needed push to get things off the ground. Uel was later introduced to the band to complete the line up. Since May the band has supported the best of local talent including Furlo, Swanee River and the immense Lafaro as well headlining a few of their own gigs. Their track Bang Bang was …

The Red Velvetines – 3 – Live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown

cb_admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:41:22 +0000