A couple of reviews of the bands gig at Champions, Bournemouth on 19/03/2011. IVienna were due to open up proceedings but decided to drop out. The Harriots became available a week or so prior to the gig and after checking them out online we were impressed enough to give them the slot. A wise decision it was too as the young foursome from Feltham in London played a blinder. Reminiscent of The Rifles and The Courteeners, and displaying energy and song-writing ability seen locally by Six Nation State, these guys appear to have a bright future. Eighteen years old and clearly loving it. I think The Harriots won a few new fans who can expect to them back in Bournemouth soon. I hope Hooligan Choir were watching too. The above review was by Tony Foster & published on the bhone website. |
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The Harriots start the evening off. I didn’t know these guys were playing for the launch – I first heard them and fell in love with their sound at a Solid Air last year. They kick off with a slightly staider performance of I Can’t Stand The Silence compared with how I remember; it’s good to hear them in a venue like Champions with a decent PA and decent stage. The only thing missing is the mosh crowd. They have some really catchy bass hooks, and drums that push the tracks on, as they warm up to the set, the venue and the crowd, and start winning the latter over. They save their best two for last,Mothers Son and Liability, which both go down really well – the only thing missing is a call from Joe (lead) before Liability (9 Lives) for the crowd to edge forward a bit – I normally hang out in the middle of the floor, and I’m well in front of all other kibitzers.
The above review was by Tim Heywood. You can check out his blogsite here.
The above review was by Tim Heywood. You can check out his blogsite here.