Street Voice UK

The day had arrived and I was looking forward to this gig as there were some old faces coming out if only for one evening! Sadly I didn’t realise my lens was still faulty which saw some really poor quality photos shot hence why there aren’t any in this review.

On arrival at the Firefly I was shocked to see the place empty going on the quality of music Black Helium have been putting out over the years. Slowly a small but passionate crowd trickled in the venue. Mainly out of towner’s!

After having a catch up with a few friends it was time for Sweetpool to hit the stage. This were a last minute addition to this gig and they played a fairly decent show albeit a few mistakes here and there!

Sweetpool delivered a 30 minute set of Psychedelic Rock fused with Post Punk which grabbed the audience’s attention including mine.

What made their set more enjoyable was the added lighting being projected on the back wall. Some of that imagery was amazing to say the very least!

Soon it was time for a break and while I tried to sort out the problem with my lens it just wasn’t happening and my go to man for repairs was out of town to play his own gig!

Shit happens huh?

Black Helium were up next and I’m surprised this band aren’t much bigger. Their psychedelic rock sound just had to be heard which incorporates the best of Hawkwind and King Buffalo to name but a few.

I was blown away by the woman in the band who blew away the rule book and strutted about like it was last day on earth.

What a musician!

The guitarist and vocalist seemed was on top form despite hiding away in the dark side of the stage. I wish the Firefly would address the stage lighting.

On top was drummer who delivered in style and kept the timing bang on the button!

If that wasn’t enough the projections on the back wall just got better! I love how the projection person got this to work. The art work was simply amazing.

Both bands were bang on the button and Pale Fire Music / Left For Dead Records deserve credit for bringing top rock bands to a small market town in Telford.

Next gig is this one – All details on poster

Words – Kathleen Riot