{"id":19473,"date":"2019-06-27T14:19:43","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T13:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=19473"},"modified":"2021-07-22T20:09:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T19:09:35","slug":"review-new-age-grace-at-duffys-bar-saturday-22nd-june-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/review-new-age-grace-at-duffys-bar-saturday-22nd-june-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Review – New Age Grace at Duffy’s Bar, Saturday 22nd June 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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with One Still Standing<\/h2>\n

Reviewed by Liz Marriott<\/a><\/p>\n

What do you do when you\u2019re in a four band line up, and two of the other artists drop out at the very last minute? Throw down an impromptu acoustic set, of course. Both The Night I Burned<\/strong>, and prophetically named A House Divided<\/strong>, withdrew from Saturday night\u2019s event at Duffy\u2019s Bar, amidst rumours of disbandment.<\/p>\n

Guitarists and vocalists from headliners New Age Grace<\/strong>, and remaining support act One Still Standing<\/strong>, gamely stepped up to the mark to fill the empty slots. With a series of soulful ballads, and even at one point a cross-band collaboration, they more than delivered, despite having had less than a day to prepare.<\/p>\n

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Photo: New Age Grace by Kevin Gaughan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One Still Standing (acoustic) Photo: Kevin Gaughan<\/p>\n

Having lulled the small but appreciative audience into a false sense of security, all five members of One Still Standing proceeded to pile onto the stage for something considerably heavier. Visceral riffs combined with brutal blast beats, pounding breakdowns, harmonised solos, and memorable, shout-along choruses, in an exceptionally energetic performance, reminiscent of Eyes Set To Kill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Frontwoman Victoria May snarled through the set with incredible charisma, twice leaving the stage to instigate a mosh pit. She showcased remarkable vocal sustain, but acquitted herself best when singing in an attitude-laden, punk-inspired style. Backing vocals were provided by guitarists Robin Michard, and Owen Trott, which added another layer to the band\u2019s savage sound.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t all unrelenting ferocity, however: the Leicester-based group demonstrated their versatility, with the interjection of a slow ballad, followed by an impressive, guitar-led, instrumental interlude, just before their final two songs. This was a well-played idea in every respect, adding emphasis to the momentously aggressive concluding tracks.<\/p>\n

One Still Standing have just released a new single, Little Miss Arrogant<\/em>, which is available to stream on Spotify<\/a>. If you like what you hear, check them out at The Shed on the 20th of July, where they are hosting the second annual gig for Rage Against Cancer.<\/p>\n

See our interview with One Still Standing after they performed:
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