After the Silence, The Bonnitts and The Cardinals Under the Influence Hull Adelphi 12th May By Lee - Guest Reviewer from www.Hullscene.com

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After hearing more good things about local music entrepreneur Dean Shakespeare, I headed down to the good old Adelphi to check out the latest instalment of his fortnightly showcase Under the Influence. Upon arriving at the Adelphi around 8:30pm, I wandered into an already busy atmosphere, bustling with an air of expectation, which is always good to be a part of.

I was informed later in the evening that the first band up, The Cardinals (from Manchester), had just clinched a deal and when they launched into their first song it was easy to believe.

Anthemic from the off, The Cardinals belted out a fantastically polished opener that swelled around the Adelphi, encapsulating the audience and stealing nods of acceptance in Hulls capital music venue. The Cardinals had a familiar but genuine sound about them and the clarity of instruments was a rare treat that is so often withheld in small venues. The set continued and the stage performance became more physical, warming the crowd who needed no encouragement showing appreciation at the close of each song.

The Cardinals closed with a searing instrumental, which capped a well-received set. I couldn't imagine rushing out to buy an album but will be keeping an eye out for future releases.

Next up were The Bonnitts, the featured local band of the evening. It became evident that they had pulled many of the punters in and I heard someone near the front of the crowd exclaim to a friend that the band about to play f******g rock. The Bonnitts kicked in with a rocky instrumental that got feet tapping and heads bobbing instantly.

It would have been easy to categorise the group as new wave rock and roll by the time the second song opened but it was soon evident that what was being performed was real quality.

The lead singer possessed a powerful, distinctive voice, which, in the current musical climate, will have A&R men surely banging at the door. The singer was supported by a tight back line, which really got to grips with nailing down chord riffs and grooves that really stood out. What impressed further was the use of dynamics throughout the set, it seemed that the songs had been certainly thought about. The Bonnitts played through a couple of slower numbers, showcasing an obvious song writing talent in development.

Overall a really enjoyable band who, if the reaction of the crowd was anything to go by, have a seriously good chance of doing big things.

The last band of the evening went by the name of After the Silence and to my disappointment the crowd thinned. Previous to the gig, I had read that the South Yorkshire quintet had been likened to the Cooper Temple Clause and when clocking a couple of keyboards set up, I was certainly interested. After the Silence looked perfectly unaffected as they launched into their first song. It was powerful and upfront and the band needed no encouragement in getting down to business on stage, the lead singer roaming around the stage entangled in the microphone cable amidst some heavy guitar groves.

The sonic presence of the group increased when the lead singer took to the guitar and the keyboards were incorporated into the songs. Throughout the set, the material twisted through enticing melodies while maintaining a hard rock and roll edge, and whilst the vocals were getting a tad overpowered, it was evident that the band was lyrically sound. I did find towards the end of the set that my ears had become slightly desensitised and that the songs started to sound slightly similar. A friend of mine reckoned that if you heard the songs individually as singles or on a compilation for example, they would really stand out.

I thought collectively, there was something slightly missing from the set needed to make the step up to greatness. I will be definitely watching out for this band. All in all a brilliant evening of entertainment, which I really wasn't expecting and made my Wednesday evening at the Adelphi all the more enjoyable.

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