All of their album tracks have been played, so the encore is left to a new song, so new in fact that it’s still just called ‘New Song’. Further highlights come in the sparse and emotive ‘The Butcher’ and a belting ‘Red Envelopes’,īy the time of the main set closer ‘Independence Day’, both band and audience have given their all. ‘Leave Me In The Dark’ is outstanding with thunderous drums and heartfelt vocals. Hot, sweaty and with a great vibe between band and audience, this IS Rock ‘n’ Roll. Taking to the stage they soon settle into the hypnotic groove that is ‘Already Dead’ quickly followed by the heavier ‘The Whole World’s Watching’, the songs flowing in a cool, laid back almost restrained mood at times but with a definite groove. The core of the band is ex-Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin and Missionary Position frontman Jeff Angell, complemented by Duff McKagen and Ben Anderson on keys. Not that any of that shows, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to be up close and personal in such an intimate setting. In fact, I am later told that they have played more shows together than they have rehearsed. This may be due to fitting in around Duff’s other commitments (in the last week he has been in the UK promoting his autobiography and supporting Alice Cooper with Loaded). Walking Papers have chosen to play a handful of low key dates as their first outings to the UK. They certainly made some converts tonight, none more so than myself.Īnd with the atmosphere suitably palpable it was time for the main act. With any justice, 2013 will see them spreading their wings and gaining the larger audience they deserve. If you’ve enjoyed the likes of Rival Sons and The Answer this year, be sure to catch Buffalo Summer next time they roll into your town. Playing classic rock n’ roll with a modern edge, they certainly have the look a rock band should, and with classy songs like ‘A Horse Named Freedom’ and ‘Down To The River’ one can only hope to hear more from them in the future. Lead singer Andrew Hunt conjures up images of laid back Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson or Skynyrd’s Allen Collins cool while guitarist Johnny Williams dishes out the riffs from behind a seemingly impenetrable mane. Hailing from the rock n roll mecca that is Swansea, the boys delivered a powerful groove-laden set with tracks culled from their self-financed eponymous début album. And what a great venue the Vault is professionally run with good sound and lighting and – most importantly – decently stocked bar.īuffalo Summer proved to be a revelation. Despite a shortened set, the trio went down well and successfully warmed up the venue for the second act. An accomplished cover of ‘Red House’ sat comfortably midset. Opening band Dirty Pool served up a set of heavy blues influenced tracks that seemed to fit well with the Zeppelin soundtrack that had been playing over the PA earlier. I will admit to being disappointed by hearing that Scots rockers Gun had pulled out of the tour. Tuesday night at the Vault turned out to be one such night. Occasionally a gig will come along that ends up exceeding your expectations in every way imaginable.
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