15th August: Little Red Pillows @ Virgin Megastore
Like caged animals in their 4 metre enclosure, Little Red Pillows were playing in a very different environment, outside Virgin Megastores on Tuesday.
Playing in association with the local council and the Milton Keynes Scouts, the Pillows were raising money for one of their latest fundraising ventures - building a new shower block and shelters amongst the MK network. With all their CD’s sold at £2 that day, £1 from every copy went towards the Scouts Association.
I could hear clear RHCP influences amongst the riffs used though with their Hendrix style solos and Zuton-esque rhythms, the LRPs have managed to find themselves some good ground between classic rock, modern indie – with a bit of funk thrown in.
Guitarist Dave provided some really great, melodic solos giving the vocalist a well deserved break from his constantly energetic performance. (He wouldn’t stand still long enough for me to get a photo in!) They even brought in a guest vocalist from the crowd for their anthemic performance of “Funky Monkey”.
EZ’s energy is what makes him an ideal frontman and complete with that charismatic, LRP charm, he kept the crowd entertained. Speaking to some excitable girls during a moving rendition of “Open Eyes”, the general consensus was a positive one. Many of the fans had decided to turn up after seeing LRP at The Pitz in their Band Blitz heat last week.
For a young band playing such a low-profile gig, there was quite an acceptable turn out. Perhaps this was helped by the fact that it took place just outside “Treemo Central” but with no stage and none of the usual stage effects that the LRP have previously played with, they still managed to put on a great show.
http://myspace.com/littleredpillows
TBGx
Playing in association with the local council and the Milton Keynes Scouts, the Pillows were raising money for one of their latest fundraising ventures - building a new shower block and shelters amongst the MK network. With all their CD’s sold at £2 that day, £1 from every copy went towards the Scouts Association.
I could hear clear RHCP influences amongst the riffs used though with their Hendrix style solos and Zuton-esque rhythms, the LRPs have managed to find themselves some good ground between classic rock, modern indie – with a bit of funk thrown in.
Guitarist Dave provided some really great, melodic solos giving the vocalist a well deserved break from his constantly energetic performance. (He wouldn’t stand still long enough for me to get a photo in!) They even brought in a guest vocalist from the crowd for their anthemic performance of “Funky Monkey”.
EZ’s energy is what makes him an ideal frontman and complete with that charismatic, LRP charm, he kept the crowd entertained. Speaking to some excitable girls during a moving rendition of “Open Eyes”, the general consensus was a positive one. Many of the fans had decided to turn up after seeing LRP at The Pitz in their Band Blitz heat last week.
For a young band playing such a low-profile gig, there was quite an acceptable turn out. Perhaps this was helped by the fact that it took place just outside “Treemo Central” but with no stage and none of the usual stage effects that the LRP have previously played with, they still managed to put on a great show.
http://myspace.com/littleredpillows
TBGx
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