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Many thanks to Matt and the team at Shepherds Bush Walkabout for their hospitality last night at the Live Music Management showcase.
It was a pleasure to be in the audience last night watching the phenomenal sets from the likes of Lucas , Soul Policy, The Hoops, West Coast, NRG and Treacle and the LMM team felt a great deal of pride watching the acts put on their shows. Despite the number of bands playing at this showcase we didnt hear the same song twice. In fact most of the bands took extreme pleasure in playing the most diverse and versatile sets possible. It was a night for pulling out all stops and trying to impress and I got the impression that there was some healthy competition amongst the bands who enjoyed showing off some of their talent to their peers.
Soul Policy started off proceedings with some great charty pop music. This fantastic female fronted function band always put on a great show and Jesses vocals were brilliant on the opening song “Please Don’t Stop The Music” “The Only Girl In The World” was amazing and final number “Show Me Love” sounded awesome with Jakes astonishing live keyboards and Jesses soul diva vocals.
Treacle came on second. Treacle are long time favourites of the Live Music Management team and we know we can rely on them to cram a million and one ideas and songs into ten minutes at a showcase. They got the crowd bouncing around with their renditions of Cotton Eyed Joe and Sweet Child Of Mine, Tequila and Zorbas Dance featuring tons of multi instrumental shenanigans.
The NRG duo featuring Lee from Treacle played an Olympic themed set with indie and chart tracks and clever versions of Tinie Tempah tunes in the mix. With quality backing tracks they played a high powered set and are one of the UKs best power duos for parties and events.
Party band The Hoops played a short set which went from Michael Jacksons Billie Jean through to Livin On A Prayer and the female lead singers powerhouse raspy vocal’s really commanded the room. No wonder The Hoops are proving to be one of the busiest party bands on the London circuit.They had the audience in the palm of their hand. What was most amazing was that the singer had pulled a muscle in her back and yet she still rocked out on stage and gave it her all. We had to medicate her with a red wine after the set though!!
West Coast played a perfect pop set. Again female the vocals were really strong and the track choice was perfect for the crowd who lapped up both the chart tracks and the Fleetwood Mac song that the band finished with. West Coast are a newish band to the Live Music Management roster but they proved themselves to be capable of standing alongside some quality competition with a great set.
Lucas are another long time favourite at Live Music Management showcases. They always surprise us and last night went from the opening Queen number through to a medley of old skool house all played live by a fantastic three piece party band with a great way of working a crowd and a brilliant sense of fun and humour.
Live Music Management would like to take this opportunity to thank the bands for their hard work and also to thank James Riddley for the brilliant sound last night. It was a fantastic showcase of Live Music Management acts.
