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It was really smooth jazz music. The drummer was making very percussive, u nusual sounds on the drum kit. He was not  detracting the attention from the other members but was subtly  gliding around the drum kit. There was a contrast of performing styles from the musicians. Some members were performing and communicating the tunes whereas some members were purely absorbed in the music, in their musical bubble. These had different qualities to them and created a heart felt communication of their music. The musical evening s tarted off as a performance but then became the atmosphere. In the spirit of jazz they took it in turns to improvise. They were s welling together creating a magical spell. Their i nstruments being an extent of their beings, communicating expressively. Alastair Pennington Quintet Hyde Park Book Club 24.01.19

For a 3 piece band this band created a LOT of sound and created a lot of atmosphere. The verses were quite punk, sung by the bass player and the choruses were very heavy with the guitarist growling down the microphone. The songs were quite long with lots of progression and different elements in classic heavy metal style - Black Sabbath style. They took it in turns to rotate the singing, even the drummer, which was quite unusual to watch.  There was so much energy in their performance, t he drums were played so hard that they actually were moving around! The guitarist moved his hands so effortlessly, playing so many different notes whilst his hair was all over his face. This performance was extremely enjoyable and was worth me becoming deaf for the rest of the evening! Gomorra The Fenton, Leeds 19.01.19

This was an unexpected gig which we stumbled upon because a jazz night at a different place as cancelled. We had no idea what the music would be like at all, just saw it was some live music and decided to surprise ourselves. It turned out to be punk which is a genre I enjoy but have never experienced live before. We were taken a back by the atmosphere and energy. It was extremely intimate, with the bands playing on the floor rather than the stage. This attracted the crown to circle around, standing at interesting angles. We experienced the whole gig from the side. This made you feel absorbed, in the music but also a distant observer. Watching the audience their expression of music was fascinating, the punk possessed their beings in uncontrollable head banging. There was amazing immersive lighting which created a red haze which engulfed the performers. I already strongly associate the colour red with punk music (perhaps its association with aggression?) This bands stage presen...