Idle Promise at The Seven Stars Bolton last night......
First of all i have to apologise for not remembering all the guys names (and I can't even claim it was the booze 'cos I was driving!)
I only spoke to them briefly, so the names didn't stick in my thick head, but Nigel, Anthony, Chris and 'the other two', it was brill to meet you.
Classic line-up of 2 guitars, bass, drums and frontman soundchecked with the 'classic' 'Video Killed the Radiostar'! which showcased their harmonies very well.
Unfortunately, in the first set the lead vocals were a bit low and the lead guitar a bit loud, but after we beat them up at half time, they sorted it out and the mix in the second set was much more balanced and clearer.
They played a proper mix of songs from The Raconteurs to AC/DC and Status Quo to Kings of Leon and the Fratellis - this was definitely a set with something for everyone.
There was a very funny moment when the smoke machine got out of control and filled the pub AND set the smoke alarm off (see pictures on FB - I can't be arsed uploading them onto here:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/album.php?aid=43190&id=100000251957179
The pub was pretty full (half of it NWBers - you know who you are!) and the songs well recieved, and I'm sure Idle Promise will be back there before long.
Well played guys and I finally get to tick you of my 'to see' list!
Off to Hindley tonight!
AYP