Saturday 12 October 2024.

Saturday 12 October 2024. JET live at The Forum. The quartet released three studio albums Get Born (2003), Shine On (2006) and Shaka Rock (2009) before disbanding in 2012. Get Born is their highest charting work, which peaked at number one in Australia, top 20 in the United Kingdom and top 30 in the United States. Its lead single "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" (2003) reached the top 20 in Australia and UK and top 30 in the US. They are on another UK reunion tour. I have seen them a couple of times before. ---------- Not sold out tonight, but the venue is very full. VILLANELLE on at 8pm for their 30 mins. VILLANELLE feature Gene Gallagher on vocals. The youngest son of the former Oasis frontman - who he shares with ex-wife Nicole Appleton - has been supporting Liam on his recent Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary dates last month. They have their first UK tour in November , despite having no music out. A good set of tunes. His mum NICOLE APPLETON is here to watch him with some of her celebrity friends, including FRANK LAMPARD, CHRISTINE LAMPARD and HOLLY WILLOUGHBY....they watch the band from the circle but don't come back to their seats for Jet. JET on stage at 9.05pm for their 85 mins. Five musicians in stage, who all look proper cool. The band play four songs , then it's their big album ' Get Born' , so we get 'Last Chance' then the unmistakable chords of "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" blasted through the speakers, sending the crowd into a frenzy. This wasn't just another rock show—it was JET's highly anticipated anniversary tour, celebrating the career of one of the 2000s' most iconic rock bands. From the moment they stepped on stage, it was clear that this night was a celebration of their legacy, and they were ready to deliver. The crowd erupted, singing every word back at the band as frontman Nic Cester strutted across the stage, his signature swagger still intact after all these years. The energy in the room was electric, a testament to the timelessness of their music and the excitement of hearing these songs live once again. As the night progressed, JET took the audience on a journey through their discography, mixing smash hits with deeper cuts. "Cold Hard Bitch" brought the raw power of early 2000s rock back to life, while the more mellow "Look What You've Done" had the crowd swaying in unison. A great show uptempo rock n roll show , as the band were fully Jet propelled. ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Friday 11 October 2024. CARDINAL BLACK live at Shepherds Bush Empire. This was gig number 7700 for me. Cardinal Black: The Second Album Tour 24/25. Over two years after their launch, you could say that Welsh born alt-rock band Cardinal Black are testament to the power of patience, thought and persistence after stints in other bands. I have seen them at this venue a couple of times as the support act. They headlined Dingwalls recently and this is their biggest London headline gig. Support: The Cinelli Brothers, Rosie Frater-Taylor. ------------- Levels 2 and 3 are closed tonight, and Level 1 must have 60 or 70 folks on the guest list. ROSIE FRATER-TAYLOR on at 7.15pm for 30 mins. Rosie was backed by two musicians , as she played some nice twangy guitar , and covered Kate Bush ' Running Up That Hill'. THE CINELLI BROTHERS on at 8.15pm for 30 mins. The four musicians on stage did a good set of mixing blues and soul. They have a huge European Tour coming up before Christmas. CARDINAL BLACK on at 9.15pm for their 95 mins. I was really looking forward to seeing this show. After many years of friendship and working together, the cogs of the machine finally aligned to a great reception, as guitarist Chris Buck (Best New Guitarist in the World, 2019 - Guitarist Magazine), and the stunning vocals of Tom Hollister unleash a blues/ rock show crammed of superb musicianship. Six on stage , including female backing vocals Three rugs at the stage, for the three at the front. Tom has that amazing voice in the vein of Teddy Swims/ Rag n Bone Man . Gems like ' Tell Me How It Feels' and 'Morning Light' are magical. The guitar solos from Chris.are mesmerising. A full standing ovation from the Level 1 crowd. The only way is up for Cardinal Black.

Posted 11th October 2024