One Lick Less, Park & Ride, Sidewinder at The New Adelphi Club, Hull Saturday 8th May 04 By Douglas Colvin

This Saturday night saw Hull's Adelphi club doing what it does best. On stage were three local bands playing different styles of music to a decidedly mixed audience of friends, fans and curious passers by. On stage first were One Lick Less, three guys playing an unusual brand of Rock 'n' Roll. In an abrupt five song set, they managed to touch upon the Blues, Funk, Punk and Rockabilly. Sometimes simultaneously, always energetically, and very, very loudly.

Having played to a full house at The Adelphi in support of The Cribs and The Others a few days earlier they were clearly relaxed and confident. Is there anything better than seeing bands enjoying their music? The guitarist/singer managed to break two strings in the third song which the caused the set to be cropped. However, the audience was clearly enjoying the show.

One Lick Less must be one of the most original sounding bands on the Hull music scene. Sighting influences as diverse as James Brown, The Stooges, The Velvet Underground and Link Wray they are certainly a more satisfying alternative to the numerous Strokes-esq, NME fashioned punk wanabees that clutter the Hull music scene. Up next were the nights youngsters Park & Ride. Their set began with a version of Best at Being Bad, from the musical Bugsy Malone. This set the tone for a diverse set.

I'd imagine that they've been listening to The Coral and similar bands. There is clearly some song writing talent here. These guys can't have been more than 17 or 18 years old. Despite this they gave a tight and polished performance, covering a lot of similar ground to other local bands such as The Landaus, but with considerably more originality.

Tonight's headliners were established local indie-rockers Sidewinder. Once again, there was some great song writing on display. The type of music these guys play is definitely out of vogue at the minute, but the sixties influences were shinning through. Much of the guitar work was like a combination of The Byrds with The Edge of U2. The two-part vocal harmonies used in most of songs gave many of the songs a Beatles edge, but without sounding like the dull throwbacks of Mr. Gallagher.

The lead vocalist was strong and his voice carried well. The crowd, obviously high on the success of the local football team, reacted well to the band. The vibe was mellow, but at the same time energetic. All in all, a great display of Hull's diverse musical talent, in Hull's best music venue. .

Onelickless Gallery Park&Ride Gallery Sidewinder Gallery Photographs courtsey and Copyright © Mo thisisull.com

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