I've been a Sugababes fan since I first heard Overload way back in 2000. It was, and still is, a pop classic. Over the years, I managed to catch them live a couple of times. The first time I caught Sugababes live was way back at Creamfields 2002. Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup. Did it matter much at the time to me? No, not at all, I was just their to party! As a side note, post Sugababes, Siobhan went on to release two solo albums, Revolution in Me in 2003 and Ghosts in 2007. The next time I saw them was at Oxegen 2008, and by then Mutya had left the band and was replaced by Amelle, leaving Keisha as the only remaining original member. It was a tad strange seeing the band with only one remaining member, but again, it was a festival and all we were looking for was a good time, which we definitely got! Another side note, just like Siobhan, Mutya went on to release her own solo work, a gr
I headed over to Judge Roy Beans in Newbridge last weekend for the inaugural Bandamonium show. What's Bandamonium I here you ask.
Well, on Saturday night, it was all about three young bands, The Hex, Barrfite and Ritalin. I'd heard of The Hex before, but the other two bands were totally off my radar and I'd no idea what to expect.
The stage, normally at high level, was moved to the floor to allow the crowd interact more easily with the bands, and it worked out a treat!
So, the bands, were they any good? They were indeed. They were all loud and rocking, but I think my favourite were The Hex and their fantastic track, Ethanol.
All in all, a good night of Rock n' Roll, and I'm looking forward to Bandamonium 2!
The Hex |
Barrfite |
Ritalin |