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Delirium Tremens
With Beyond Neon; The Blindies;
On traveling to the Black Box in Belfast, I was full of optimism and very much looking forward to a night full of great music. Beyond Neon, a band I've never seen play live before, Delirium Tremens, the men responsible for the explosion in the Spring and Airbrake in the previous month during the BIG GIG 3 and The Blindies, and if anyone knows me well will know I love these guys (even plugging them on BBC Radio One), who are the newest band ready to take over the music scene. And finally this gig was charity, Ulster Cancer Foundation to be specific - click here for more info and how you can help!
First up, after a delayed start waiting for the punters to start flowing into the venue in their hundreds, The Blindies took to the stage. In an array of excitement and optimism, we moved ourselves closer to the stage to support the band. The line of empty tables in the front row could have disappointed even the most optimistic band, but it's good to see it didn't affect the Blindies performance on the night. Starting with the anthem that is 'Trigger Happy', The Blindies showed why they possess so much potential. Their basslines are superbly unique which pound through your head like a pneumatic drill and whilst their vocals remain comparable to the mighty Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, it would be easy to draw comparsions to them but for the sake of it, I won't. They are not like any band I've heard. Songs like 'Monday Mourning' and 'Benefit of the Doubt' show different sides of their music as whilst they are able to pull a ballad off their belts, they can easier step it up a bit and crank it out. I can't say I wasn't ecstatic when they finished on the blistering tune that is 'Funny Guy' - loved it! If you haven't heard these guys, make sure you do! Click here to listen to the Blindies!
Now, after slight confusion on who's up next, Beyond Neon took to the stage, contrary to the gig flyer and posters plastered throughout the venue. These guys, Beyond Neon, I was looking forward to as I've heard very good things about them and despite having to re-start their set due to their bassist's guitar lead either falling out, or not being connected to start with, they pleased the crowd they brought in. Tunes like 'Give It All Away', my favourite of the night, 'SOS' (not to be confused with a Rihanna cover), 'Tom's Away' and set-finisher 'Regina' all seemed to round off a decent night for the crew. Quite similar to a lot of indie bands, it may be hard to stand out from the crowd, but they can play some heavier stuff which sees them onto the borderline of rock and it might be something to look into. They're good musicians and they can play, there's no doubt about that, I just hope they don't fade away amongst the endless number of other bands out there.
Now for tonight's real headliners Belfast four-piece Delirium Tremens took to the stage. After a period setting up and preparing to play, all of a sudden Delirium Tremens broke the silence and fired straight into an explosive set. I really am loving their energy and stage performances every time I see them - it's solid and consistent and it's important that they can catch the audience's eye. Their music is tight and it borderlines on superb which could see them rise amongst the likes of Panama Kings, And So I Watch You From Afar, Ed Zealous and take the reign from them. With almost everyone nodding their head to the tunes on show, Delirium Tremens are certainly a band, I believe, anyone can get to like. If you're a fan of Queens of the Stone Age or Rage Against the Machine, I'd recommend these guys highly. At risk of repeating myself, I'll end it here. Delirium Tremens - superb!
