Monday night my hubby informed me we were going out the next night as he had won a meet n greet with one of our favourite singers ZP Theart.
The Venue NQ live (Formerly Moho live) is in a cellar with some steps down into it. oh dear not wheelchair friendly; but the staff were. They carried me down in the chair so I was able to enjoy the evening, and when we finally left they were patiently waiting to help me out.
We saw 3 metal bands play. The intimate setting, not usually conducive to loud music, had a very good sound system with sound people well fit to operate it. the only negative of the venue for me was the price of soft drinks. Small niggle hardly worth a mention.
1st up was "Farhan". this band has only been together in it's current line up for 6 months. Incredible how polished they are together after such a short time. I could identify each instrument even at the back of the room and barely if any note was wrong. I'm not used to being moved by music this early in the night; but this band impressed me greatly. Once their name is known they will go far.
2nd up "Athemis". To be honest I had no expectations because I am used to there being a duff band in the line up that I don't particularly like. Well this heavy/thrash band had me jigging and head banging in my chair, so I had another very pleasant surprise. Thoroughly enjoyed the time watching and listening with them.
3rd and finally "i AM i" What a grand surprise, they sounded better live than on cd. The guitar harmonies sent a few shivers down my spine (good going for metal music), and ZP was on form, only slowing down when his throat dried and he needed more refreshments for it.
I got to chat to the other bands and came away with all cds signed in full. I can highly recommend the venue and the bands for those who love it live.
