Live Music - Saturday 24th June 06 - Urban Artz Festival at East Park (2/5) By Michelle Dee Photo Gallery by Mo and Tony

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I did manage to catch the end of metal act Zhain. They played a Stones number and I remarked to the compere (Paul from the White Room) how much the singer looked like Dave Stewart of the Eurhythmics. The musician beside him was no Annie Lennox though, towards the end of the song he showed of considerable skill on bass. I met up with friends Sam and Louise who were equally disappointed when I told them that two of Hull's top bands had pulled out. Unfortunately The Landaus had cancelled also, due to their drummer being away in Scotland. Their spirits rose somewhat when I assured them that SideWinder were still playing.

There appeared to be some delay on the main stage, so we took a walk to meet up with Lee the new drummer from Fifty-Nine Violets. We walked and talked about everything and nothing, enjoying the hot weather and the equally warm atmosphere. There was a fairground in the park, various stalls including one from Gvants selling first rate curries and other Indian fare.

We found Lee at the front gates carrying a certain crate of liquid refreshment and then strolled gently back across the park. We stopped for the girls to experience the wonder and delights of festival toilets. On our return a band called Someone and The Somethings were cutting their festival teeth on the main stage with some soul classics; including the much loved Sandy Shaw number Son of a Preacher Man.

I was particularly impressed with the strong female performances; I immediately felt here is an absolute gem, a shining jewel to fit into Hull's musical crown.

A blast of brass from trumpeter Simon and Sax too, the trio of voices from Charmaine, Lisa and Matt, the brisk jazz styled percussion and piano from Joel all made for a dynamic entertaining sound. They finished with a self-penned number that was reminiscent of the upbeat Ska songs of The Supatones. The audience scattered around the stage in a wide arc, clap and cheer as Someone and the Somethings finished with a flourish.

After their set I was lucky enough to meet some of the new music collective. They explained they were based at the Hull University so I presume they are studying the Arts in some form or another. They have been playing for about five months and this was their first proper public performance I learned from Matt.

I explained that when I saw the name on the bill Someone and The Somethings curiosity got the better of me and I just had to find out who they were. We discussed whether the band should keep the name and I told them that the name alone could get the first time crowds interested then later they would come to witness the musical prowess. A very agreeable group of individuals who I look forward to finding out more about soon.

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