Live gig report - The Bellrays / Sunshine
Another chance to see one of the best genuine Rock & Roll bands on the planet couldn't be overlooked, so we grabbed some tickets early a few months back for a night of the Bellrays & got a double bonus with some superb support!
Arrived just a bit too late to see the opening band, but after a few ice cold Beck's had slithered down the old gullet the second support band took to the stage and they blew us away. ![]() SUNSHINE hail from the Czech Republic and delivered a stunningly massive wall of sound for such a small venue. I'd seriously urge you to check this band out! - The drummer had an Apple laptop which he sync'd to for some tracks to add in some techno synth groove-patterns, and with the guitarist utilising an E-bow for some of the tracks they poured out huge techno-rock grooves with swelling harmonic washes of sound on top... Go see Sunshine if you get the chance... They sound like a sort of 'more raw' U2 vibe; rhythmic pounding rock/techno music with a slice-thru vocal but still very much an archetypal guitar rock band in vibe, looks & style; delivering a quality sweat-drenched performance!... This band was made for outdoor festivals and large venues with that sound, but work equaly well in this small club venue thanks to a tight as fuck mix. They could really go clear if more people turn on to them. Sunshine's website So... Sunshine leave the stage and after a short break and stage changeover, the mighty Bellrays take to the stage. ![]() Tony was using the Tokai SG this time as first guitar, whereas at the last UK gig we saw he had the Tokai in reserve and the Gibson SG as primary. Amplification was a Soldano head this time... as usual down at the front we got fairly doused in his sweat at those 'go for it' headbanging moments. Lisa was on usual form, in her black dress & white PVC boots, great voice as usual, searing & soulful!... Bob powers out the bottom end on his bass and if you know this band you know what they deliver... Genuine classic RnB 'Rock&Soul' wonderland with a trash punk energy... ![]() ![]() Quality band!... The Bellrays - the real deal - check 'em out of you STILL didn't get into this great band! |
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