December16th: CAPDOWN, Graveltrap, Desperate Cycle. DRUM n BASS DJ's
My my my, what a night. Following the LEGENDARY two-nighter they played in January, Capdown return to MK with Drum n Bass DJ's in tow. Okay, you know my layout by now – comment on the band, comment on the audience, comment on something crotch-related alongside a quirky quote or two. But just to stop my reviews becoming TOO predictable, let’s try something new today. 15 minutes of the first things that come into my head it is then! (Apparently the timed one’s are the best?)
Here’s IMO statement #1- The Capdown crowd brings the fitties. And the first quote that TheBootsGirl (Queen of Eavesdropping) heard?– “A notably fine audience for a notably fine band.”
And what a fine band they are too. Coming straight from the streets of MK, who’d have thought the UK’s “biggest underground band” would go on to support bands such as Less Than Jake and Hundred Reasons AROUND THE WORLD – and then come right back to The Pitz – twice in one year.
We should feel honoured.
You know, I wasn’t even sure that anything could top January’s performance but I was proved wrong. And of course part of that was down to the great bands that played with them. Supported by local lads Desperate Cycle as well as the infamous Graveltrap, this truly was an MK night.
It seems Desperate Cycle have always received mixed reviews. As strong standouts from this years Band Blitz, I still maintain that they put on a decent show. It was clear that there were many close fans in the audience this time round and as ever, the songs were entertaining in their own loud and proud way. It’s always harder playing the first set as usually the audience is busy getting “in the mood” by the bar or, if they’re me – just plain late. However, the lads in Desperate Cycle, usually used to playing the prized last set, probably wouldn’t have noticed much of a difference as this gig sold out within weeeeks. Still, everytime I see them , they just get better so I say kudos to them.
(Actually talking of tickets, TheBootsGirl heard someone paid £40 for their ticket)
*DRUM N BASS INT-T-TERMISSION*
Graveltrap- another of MK’s finest. Amongst the sound, the clear and catchy melody shines out and I know this is so clichéd but it is simply infectious. Mostly self-defined as punk, I think Graveltrap have a strong advantage in the fact that they can appeal to the heavier rock fans among you as well as branching a bit into Ska. I would carry on talking about their amazing and lively set but if I did I would be LYING. Not because it wasn’t because having seen them play before, I can honestly say they are one of the most energetic and rip-roaringly intense bands to play on the Pitz stage, but because I actually didn’t manage to see all of it. (I was backstage talking to some band by the name of Capdown… meh)
Another Drum n Bass interval. I have to say, for me, the drum n bass has always been a highlight. Usually, I’d think that many people at a Pitz gig wouldn’t be into that sort of music, and especially wouldn’t dance to it, or show any sign of positive physical enjoyment (damn emo’s). However, it’s when the music plays and there’s just a throng of people filling the room, all dancing to this one sound they all hear. Now that’s the kind of atmosphere that makes a gig a great one. It’s when everyone forgets about their “labels” that they just lose themselves in the music. And that’s what it’s all about.
TheBootsGirl diverging away from the topic at hand. PREDICTABLE.
BACK TO THE REVIEW. Time for the headliners. Playing old favourites like “MV4” and "Cousin Cleotis", Capdown even had the new listeners chanting their approval. And that’s the mark of a good band. I think it’s fair to say that it’s easy for many bands these days to bring their own supporting audience with them. It’s a lot harder to convert those you don’t know into fans but this performance was definitely a converter – like 100 Jehovah’s Witness knocking on your door. Favourite song of the night? “Bitches and Nike Shoes” – it went down well eliciting one of the biggest surges of crowd surfing all night. Got kicked in the head again but GOOD NEWS! TheBootsGirl suffered no horrific events with anyone’s crotch this time. Again, a word of recognition to the Pitz crew – I saw a guy being caught with his face centimetres from the edge of the stage.
All in all, a great night from the mighty Capdown who showed exactly the reason why they’re a band that someone will pay over 8 times the ticket price to see them.
5/5
Desperate Cycle- www.myspace.com/desperatecycle
Graveltrap- http://www.graveltrap.org.uk/
Capdown – www.capdown.net
Here’s IMO statement #1- The Capdown crowd brings the fitties. And the first quote that TheBootsGirl (Queen of Eavesdropping) heard?– “A notably fine audience for a notably fine band.”
And what a fine band they are too. Coming straight from the streets of MK, who’d have thought the UK’s “biggest underground band” would go on to support bands such as Less Than Jake and Hundred Reasons AROUND THE WORLD – and then come right back to The Pitz – twice in one year.
We should feel honoured.
You know, I wasn’t even sure that anything could top January’s performance but I was proved wrong. And of course part of that was down to the great bands that played with them. Supported by local lads Desperate Cycle as well as the infamous Graveltrap, this truly was an MK night.
It seems Desperate Cycle have always received mixed reviews. As strong standouts from this years Band Blitz, I still maintain that they put on a decent show. It was clear that there were many close fans in the audience this time round and as ever, the songs were entertaining in their own loud and proud way. It’s always harder playing the first set as usually the audience is busy getting “in the mood” by the bar or, if they’re me – just plain late. However, the lads in Desperate Cycle, usually used to playing the prized last set, probably wouldn’t have noticed much of a difference as this gig sold out within weeeeks. Still, everytime I see them , they just get better so I say kudos to them.
(Actually talking of tickets, TheBootsGirl heard someone paid £40 for their ticket)
*DRUM N BASS INT-T-TERMISSION*
Graveltrap- another of MK’s finest. Amongst the sound, the clear and catchy melody shines out and I know this is so clichéd but it is simply infectious. Mostly self-defined as punk, I think Graveltrap have a strong advantage in the fact that they can appeal to the heavier rock fans among you as well as branching a bit into Ska. I would carry on talking about their amazing and lively set but if I did I would be LYING. Not because it wasn’t because having seen them play before, I can honestly say they are one of the most energetic and rip-roaringly intense bands to play on the Pitz stage, but because I actually didn’t manage to see all of it. (I was backstage talking to some band by the name of Capdown… meh)
Another Drum n Bass interval. I have to say, for me, the drum n bass has always been a highlight. Usually, I’d think that many people at a Pitz gig wouldn’t be into that sort of music, and especially wouldn’t dance to it, or show any sign of positive physical enjoyment (damn emo’s). However, it’s when the music plays and there’s just a throng of people filling the room, all dancing to this one sound they all hear. Now that’s the kind of atmosphere that makes a gig a great one. It’s when everyone forgets about their “labels” that they just lose themselves in the music. And that’s what it’s all about.
TheBootsGirl diverging away from the topic at hand. PREDICTABLE.
BACK TO THE REVIEW. Time for the headliners. Playing old favourites like “MV4” and "Cousin Cleotis", Capdown even had the new listeners chanting their approval. And that’s the mark of a good band. I think it’s fair to say that it’s easy for many bands these days to bring their own supporting audience with them. It’s a lot harder to convert those you don’t know into fans but this performance was definitely a converter – like 100 Jehovah’s Witness knocking on your door. Favourite song of the night? “Bitches and Nike Shoes” – it went down well eliciting one of the biggest surges of crowd surfing all night. Got kicked in the head again but GOOD NEWS! TheBootsGirl suffered no horrific events with anyone’s crotch this time. Again, a word of recognition to the Pitz crew – I saw a guy being caught with his face centimetres from the edge of the stage.
All in all, a great night from the mighty Capdown who showed exactly the reason why they’re a band that someone will pay over 8 times the ticket price to see them.
5/5
Desperate Cycle- www.myspace.com/desperatecycle
Graveltrap- http://www.graveltrap.org.uk/
Capdown – www.capdown.net
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