{"id":12647,"date":"2017-06-24T09:36:39","date_gmt":"2017-06-24T08:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=12647"},"modified":"2017-06-24T09:36:39","modified_gmt":"2017-06-24T08:36:39","slug":"pryramids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/pryramids\/","title":{"rendered":"PYRVMIDS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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17th June<\/p>\n

Pyrvmids at the O2<\/h1>\n

with Beneath The Lights and Common Strays<\/p>\n

Photos by Kevin Gaughan<\/p>\n

What a warm evening \u2013 and that’s putting it mildly. Lots of faces around me, people that I know. Jamie Borland is here. All the band members bar a few are familiar faces. Even Ash Wright (he of Formal Warning) was there to support his comrades in strings. So bring on the pints…and the bands.<\/p>\n

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Beneath the Lights at the O2, 17th June 2017. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beneath the Lights<\/strong>. One of best local bands with their offering of swelteringly good songs. A profusion of punchy beats and raucous rhythms. A group of musicians who never fail to please. Two good singers adding to the vocal layer. Sam Lowe is a strong singer; with backing from Brandon Long. It was good to hear. This is an ensemble of musicians who have been together for a long time \u2013 many years \u2013 and they have a great wealth of experience behind them. Playing that is tight and sharp. A set of tunes that are memorable and highly likeable. It’s the kind of music people go for. It all adds up to an exciting musical experience.<\/p>\n

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Common Strays on stage at the O2. 17th June 2017. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Making their debut tonight Leicester’s latest band \u2013 Common Strays<\/strong>. They gave us a set of sounds that shone with vibrant passages, sizzled with riffs and wow what a rock-star performance from lead singer Matt Payne. A new band on the block and definitely one to watch.<\/p>\n

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Lead singer of Common Strays on stage at the O2. 17th June 2017. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pyramids<\/strong>. Or should that be Pyrvmids? Well, no doubt about who was on stage. Familiar faces from one of Leicester’s great bands of yesteryear now reformed, re-branded and with a a whole lot of new stuff to listen to. These guys have definitely got what it takes.<\/p>\n

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PYRVMIDS on stage at the O2. 17th June 2017. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Big banging anthems. A dazzling performance from the lead singer. I was expecting their set to be good \u2013 and you know what? I was not disappointed.<\/p>\n

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Joe lead singer of Pryamids on stage at the O2. 17th June 2017. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They gave us a set that was scorching. Guitar work that blistered. White hot energy. It got me dancing on the spot (that’s saying something.) Songs that were steaming with vitality.<\/p>\n

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Loen Harrold of Pyramids on stage at the O2. 17th June 2017. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Full on rock. Fiery fuelled beats. They really did give all they had.<\/p>\n

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Kyle Harrold of Pyramids on stage at the O2. 17th June 2017. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was a set that topped a really good evening of feverish music. A magnificent performance.<\/p>\n

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Jordan Harrold of Pyramids on stage at the O2. 17th June 2017. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See also:<\/p>\n

Our round-up of live music for June 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

Our report on Download festival 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

Our report on Riverside festival 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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