Friday night saw The Scratch resume the DIY tour at one of their favourite 'locals'. 62 Catherine Street has been the home to many a music night over the years dating back to the Pineapple in the 80's, The Merry Minstral in the 90's and now simply Bar 62. last nights gig was another part of that rich St.Albans Heritage, in an ever growing live music scene of the City. True, many of the pubs are still favouring covers, but the tide appears to be turning.
The promise of a late license, Champagne Charlie's, gastro grub, a 50ft Woman and (of course) the fab 5 ;-) saw a healthy weekend contingent devour the floor boards with anticipated gusto!… 50ft Woman kicked off proceedings at 9 with a set that just seems to get better, with new ep Menage etois coming out on 1st Nov, morale is high in the camp… which you can find out more about this coming Thursday when Andy and 'Super' visit Minki for her Recharged Radio show, prior to both bands double teaming again on 4th November for the Ft's ep launch in Shoreditch.
So with a great platform lain, the night was fully taken by the Horns by The Scratch, who buoyed by the tour, the album, the reviews and the general vibe, were in party mood from the off. Angular gyrations were in overdrive, mad eyes, the trade mark banter back with a vengance, squealing guitars and the inevitable rhythmnised throb… The band have been mixing up the show a bit lately and tonight was no exception, kicking off with Against the Grain and Where's or the wise, the set inhaled, exhaled, dropped to a soft middle, with Undercover and Let there be us and then creshendoed, with the giant explosion (Andy had tweeted it would be sexy!), of the 'Golden Run' (Spiral Scratch, Critical Mass, Dear Maniac and Teen Idol).That as well received as it was came very close to being overshadowed by a potential new suitor... in the shape of the 3 track hat-trick! Biting on my lip, 88th Day of Rain and sure to be a future single Weirder than we are, which in mpst peoples minds was the best track on the night… Pedro… Pedro who the F*** is Pedro?….
Allied with the usual mic trashing chaos, a keyboard debut! and even a Rooneyesque shock omission (Gas Taps) to contend with this hugely enjoyable night rocked as only a gig by The Scratch can!
Once more, giant thanks go out to all who came down, especially Buzz who saved the mic stand in true roadie god fashion… all the new recruits… great to see you, Neil, Jon and the 62s staff for a great venue and hospitality and most of all our fans who turn up to every single gig we do. WE LOVE YOU. x
Next stop the 50ft Launch, before next official gig at 93 Feet East, Brick Lane, Friday November 5th, it's FREE entry and we're on nice and early to catch the afterwork crowd (on stage 8.15) expect fireworks guys. Gas Taps will be back!!!!! x
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