{"id":15292,"date":"2018-11-12T11:03:56","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T11:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=15292"},"modified":"2018-12-31T16:40:39","modified_gmt":"2018-12-31T16:40:39","slug":"glastonbudget-audition-9th-november-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/glastonbudget-audition-9th-november-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Review – Glastonbudget audition, 9th November 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n

with Maia Eavan, Strizzy Strauss, Jonezy, Two Hats, Beneath the Embers and Joe Doyle<\/h2>\n

Tonight’s show was organised by Glastonbudget Music Festival<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reviewed by Aleksandra Brzezicka<\/a><\/p>\n

The Soundhouse got loud and rocking with another round of auditions for Glastonbudget 2019. Six performers had their chance to impress the organisers of UK\u2019s biggest tribute festival and prove that they are worthy of being a part of next years line-up.
\nThe opening act was Maia Eavan<\/strong>, an acoustic alternative singer\/songwriter. It featured originals which can be found on the debut EP released this year. Maia\u2019s strong yet gentle voice mixed perfectly with the guitar, played quite skilfully. The whole set kept in the alt-rock kind of vibe, accompanied by mostly love\/relationships themed lyrics, was performed admirably effortlessly.<\/p>\n

While listening to Eavan, especially Little Lover<\/em>, the best part of the set, you can\u2019t escape the feeling that she reminds you of Taylor Momsen<\/strong> or at least a softer, more chilled version of her.<\/p>\n

\"\" Maia Eavan Photo: Kevin Gaughan<\/p>\n

Next on, completely changing the game, was rapper Strizzy Strauss<\/strong>, accompanied by Starboy Sunsun<\/strong> and Ninja Bob<\/strong>. The act was a bit different than the modern, as Strizzy said, \u2018glamorized in the negative way hip-hop\u2019. Lyrics about the next generation, dreaming big in the urban jungle, the need of making something for yourself against the system and were smart enough to make up for occasional sloppiness. Strizzy dedicated the last song to the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha what seemed to be the right way to finish a generally good, infused with a large dose of energy, performance.<\/p>\n

\"\" Strizzy Strauss Photo: Kevin Gaughan<\/p>\n

More pop side of rap was brought by Jonezy<\/strong>, who performed in last years Glastonbudget. Jonezy<\/strong> is a total showman, re-living emotions on the stage and an absolute master in his genre. However, if someone is not a fan of rap meets singing, music resembling disco polo and plenty of references to Christian God, it won\u2019t be enjoyable. In spite of his noble mission of spreading peace, coming together as one and trying to entertain, Jonezy is a character you\u2019ll either hate or love.<\/p>\n

\"\" Jonezy Photo: Kevin Gaughan<\/p>\n

Paul and Ian Clark with Charlie Devonport, from Two Hats<\/strong> band, attracted the largest crowd of the night. Flat hats nonchalantly worn by vocalists were a good visual representation of their music \u2013 kind of bluesy funk rock, elegantly silly and old-fashioned.
\nPeople were dancing, singing \u2018I love you baby\u2019 along with the band that felt more like a family day festival than Glastonbudget. Little tacky yet entertaining.<\/p>\n

\"\" The Two Hats Photo: Kevin Gaughan<\/p>\n

Not much of an audience was left when the boys from Beneath the Embers<\/strong> brought down the Soundhouse, all the way from Colchester with their\u00a0trashy metalcore. If Bullet For My Valentine<\/strong> and Metallica<\/strong> had a child it could be them. Lewis Rowland\u2019s vocal was strong enough to be heard through heavy tones of Clint Bredin\u2019s guitar, Luke Bredin\u2019s bass and Spencer Churchill\u2019s drums. It\u2019s a band who can really rock and roll, jump from the stage and still sound impossibly good. Dirty but on purpose. Definitely worth checking out their EP Ashes and wait for more.<\/p>\n

\"\" Beneath the Embers Photo: Kevin Gaughan<\/p>\n

In the end, we got, Joe Doyle<\/strong>, well-known Leicester musician, playing in the variety of bands. Originally he was going to perform as Homeless Shakespeare and the Pigeon Theatre<\/strong> but due to health problems with of one of the members, he decided to go solo with his guitar. Joe\u2019s performance was more of a musical conversation rather than a traditional set of songs. It was a good mix of playful and folky blues\/jazz with gyp-hop tendencies. Joe Doyle, experimenting with tempo and scale with quite impressive vocal, is chatty and laid back. He is a talented artist and he knows it.<\/p>\n

\"\" Joe Doyle Photo: Kevin Gaughan<\/p>\n

The sixth part of auditions to the Glastonbudget 2019 was one of the most diverse yet – from rap through blues to metalcore. Maybe not similar on the quality but definitely interesting.<\/p>\n

If you missed this one, auditions continue at November 17th again in The Soundhouse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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