THE SLICKERS, NEWTOWN & EVOLVER @ FIRKIN

We were back at The Firkin in Boksburg, and I have to come clean here…I really enjoy going to this venue (not the east rand *gasp*). There is always something strange that happens every time we go, and the people are pretty odd, but it is one of the few places where you can jump around, be close to the band and sing along. The band can connect well with the crowd and more importantly, in some cases; the setting makes it easier to pass the tequila around.
THE SLICKERS were on top form as always, and they had (yet another) replacement guitarist. I’m not too sure why there is always someone new, but instead of speculating, I’m sure they have their reasons. Despite this, they always play a great set and come across as a band who have been doing this for years. They are so comfortable on stage, which makes you more attentive to the music, which too, is of a very high standard. They could easily be a headlining act and I can only see them going that way…and pretty soon. There were some sound issues, which didn’t stop the band from re-doing the songs once this was rectified. No one was complaining either. They really are THAT good.

NEWTOWN weren’t as impressive as they were the last time I saw them. I don’t know if I was expecting too much, but I got a bit bored and they drowned a bit into the background as more people arrived. I haven’t seen them often enough to say this, but it seems as though they are a bunch of people each playing their own thing instead of playing together as a band. They were still pretty good though, they just needed a bit of life added to what they were doing.

EVOLVER seem to be taking things a step up. They have some great new songs and are definitely attracting a bigger crowd. They really put their all into every gig which makes them the amazing band that they are! People are really starting to catch on to their songs and lyrics and are very receptive to everything the band do and say. Most people have got the “Lets get naked” sing-a-long part right and it fits in perfectly with the song – all the band used to get were a handful of blank faces.

Sponsors, Jose Cuervo, come to the party every time and there is always a lot of tequila in the room. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, James even shares.