★★★★★
On Mathew Street in Liverpool there is a wall of Fame where the names of bands who have played the world famous Cavern Club are chiselled into the bricks outside. Names such as The Rolling Stones, Ben E King and of course the Beatles adorn the brickwork and give a reminder to all who visit the city of the music heritage and culture that all who play the city’s venues have to live up to.
Heading to the O2 academy it would be beyond our expectations for tonight’s offering to compete with the more illustrious company of the Cavern Club but the fact the event had been upgraded to the O2 one venue due to unprecedented ticket sales was a good sign.
Firstly, a big thanks to support acts ‘Attic Theory’ guitarist Tim Cunningham for coming to our rescue when the ticket office had no knowledge of our arrival. A quick word with the right people from him and we were in and a good thing too as it meant we were able to take in the support act in full.
Attic Theory are a local band who, in their own words offer ‘Sex Groove Rock’ and from the off they hit the ground running. Complete with Megaphone to add effect, they grunged their way through an impressive set of songs including ‘Cold Hard Reality’ Saints and new single ‘My Own Design’. They even had time to show a slightly softer side with an impressive cover of Cyndi Laupers ‘Time After Time’ Attic Theory are the support act for this tour again in Bristol and if you are heading to that gig, get in early and see them. You won’t be disappointed.
