Thursday August 4th saw LoGOz return to Live action with a gig at Arizona in Sunderland. This show was offered to us only a week earlier by new friends and band SOUND REACTION. The guys were kinda left in limbo by a cancellation by big guns FROM THE JAM and we were only to happy to help out! After almost getting dizzy looping the one way system in the city centre we pulled up outside the venue at the later than planned time of 7pm.
The rain was trying it's best to put a dampener on tonight's attendance, but we weren't to be beat as already a healthy crowd were milling about inside as we nailed a quick soundcheck! It was good to have a crack with the SR Boys who were top lads from the off, as we shared a beer and a crack over all things punk rock and roll! Before long it was time for them to open the nights sonic proceedings. The lads played a cracking set much to the joy of their strong local following. For me I heard shades of The Jam, The Who, and the Arctic Monkeys, all wrapped up in their own unique modern pub rock twist. Highlights of the set included their self titled track and the sing a long favourite 'Punk Rock Radio'. Both these songs can be found on their 'Walking the Streets' EP. You can buy this from their www.soundreaction.bandcamp.com
page. Also for more info check out www.facebook.com/soundreaction
Now it was LoGOz turn to rip it up! The rain had eased and there was a cracking crowd waiting in anticipation for our chance to shine! Playing to a largely brand new audience hearing us for the first time is always one of my favourite most rewarding challenges, and tonight was as glorious as ever! It was time to melt faces! Launching into 'Long Time Dead' and then straight into 'Why am I a Liar' we were sounding good man, as our guitars were as menacing as ever, and Carlos fuelled by biscuits and Becks, thundered along to the beat! We played a blinding energising power hour of pure punk pop rock n roll. Even throwing in our Sex Pistols favourite 'Pretty Vacant' much to the approval of our new found friends and fans! Also it was cool to get a chance to play rarer Live tracks like 'Skeletons' and 'Little OCD'. Closing as ever with the rousing climatic 'Mexicola' the reception was fantastic as we celebrated another away day victory! We stuck around afterwards for a while chatting with the band and the enthusiastic Arizona punters, as we all reflected on what was a very successful evening of original Live music. As we said our farewells we all knew it probably won't be too long before we're sharing a stage again. Watch this space! Cheers to all the staff and Sound guys at Arizona. Big thanks of course to SOUND REACTION and especially bass player Chris Marner and Clemmy Scotswood for sorting out this great gig. Last but not least, a special mention to the top crowd who braved the bad weather and made it a great turn out and a night to remember!
Cheerz
Peesh X
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