18th/19th June 05 - Under The Influence Big Weekender at Adelphi and Welly (2/4) By Michelle Dee

(1/4), (2/4), (3/4), (4/4).

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Hulls flagship band The Landaus have, over the last few months, improved beyond all recognition. Overall the band is tighter and by changing the levels of output on the bass and guitars have redefined the Landaus sound, lending it contrasting shape and form. They have also recently written some blisteringly good rock n roll songs including Courtney Cox and Lady Killer.

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As mentioned earlier the smiling Steff underpins the great riffs and bold bass lines from Gaz, with thunderous drumbeats. It is more than just percussion it's Supercussion. The Landaus are taking it to the next level as their confidence in the music and each other's ability grows and grows. A blinding set with many shining moments. An excellent example to other bands that practice really can pay off. The single What Ya Cryin For released on Dagalost Records through Lazyswede Promotions is available from the band.

It also features the songs Reality and Game of Life a bargain: all for less than the price of a pint of lager. Then came Sunday upstairs at the Welly where Blue Sand's stable mates Park and Ride were supporting Brighton band The Kooks and the sizzling Dead 60s. Opening the door upstairs in the Welly was like opening the door to a furnace. Thankfully Soultrader, DJ from Grapevine, had fans switched on blowing out cold air, near the DJ box. Tonight's crowd seemed a little standoffish and the atmosphere wasn't quite right.

Having been to The Cavern with Park and Ride, where they had a great gig, I knew tonight was going to be good. Park and Ride don't act cool and they don't have false rock n roll pretensions. They do however, have strong catchy songs that you can sing and dance to with your friends: far more important than stripes and scarves.

They do not belong to the current rock n roll trend that is tearing through the city; they have a lively sound, vivacious and full of life. They opened with Bad Guys and proceed to play through the much-loved set list. Smell of Success was just that, and No Way Back gives all five musicians a chance to shine. The boys can all play and spark of each other well especially Simon and Paul bass and lead guitar players.

Park and Ride also has the most enthusiastic and friendly fan base of all the Hull bands in my experience. A roar of approval is heard when Animated Alex Haribo gets up in front of the 150+ crowd and shows of his unique dance style. I am watching with amusement when another exuberant Park and Rider by the name of Steve rushes towards me and I find myself lifted up in the air.

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