The Slickers & Evolver @ The Blues Room

The Blues Room has aircon! People…that changes everything about the venue. Having everything you wore while sweating it out in a dingy, dull room smelling like smoke, is now a distant memory giving the bands more attention. I arrived in a grumpy mood – only going out because it beat sitting around at home feeling sorry for myself. Who knew that an evening with kick ass bands would be the solution. This is really something I should know by now!
THE SLICKERS opened the evening with a great set. I’m starting to recognise a few of their songs making my favourite past time of singing along a reality. Every time I hear this band I love them more. You can see they love what they do and they perform as if it is just a part of their day where playing a gig is routine. Regardless of the size of the crowd or the reaction to their songs, they always play a fantastic set and put their all into it.

A YBSA favourite EVOLVER were there to play two sets which made the rest of the evening a killer one. With a new album in the cards – due to be released within the next few months – their set is more varied than we have ever seen. While integrating the new songs with the older ones, and emitting great stage presence and crowd interaction, they are one of the best bands you will ever see live. “Go all the way” is still a firm favourite, but I see many new singles on the horizon. Their new songs are stronger, radio friendly and still unmistakably Evolver. Pete’s voice is becoming distinctively recognisable and the band is becoming a household name.

Evolver are moving up quickly enough to land some great sponsorship deals. These included Jose Cuervo Tequila as well as Pulsate clothing. So if you are looking for some great music and free alcohol from a group of styling (and good looking) guys…an Evolver gig is the place to be!

By the end of the evening, I had cheered up completely. My bad mood was gone, and I was already looking at my diary to see when they were playing again. Shot guys!

Want to know a bit more about what happens behind the scene in the life of Evolver? Look no further! We are currently interviewing the guys, so keep an eye out for their secrets.