So Yesterday which was 29th April 2017 I decided to go to my second Gig Experience In Grantham
The last time i went to see bands at Castle Gate Grantham was when Under the covers were playing, which i did a blog post about that (:
I got Spiders, was first on, i dont know why but whenever i listen to music, i focus more on the beats and drums.
and i have to say that Steve Shortland killed it, he was amazing, its silly but i cant play drums, so instead i use my hands to act like drums, to listen to the beat and tap away.
I find drummers the most interesting, just amazes me how someone can remember what parts of the drums to play in beat to the song.
There may be a lot of drummers in the world but i see talent in this person, and i see him going far.
The other person i liked a lot was the chap wearing the mask, he was funny, and got the crowd going, he reminded me of a friend, who does Some Youtube videos, wearing a mask and draws.
Overall i loved the guys confidence, and his coolness (:
Before i go onto the next band i will say that, sometimes anxiety is not just about leaving somewhere if its busy or feeling, tighted chest.
for me before the first band started and even waiting for the next band to play, i get the feeling people are watching me, i start to keep checking my phone over and over just so i can be in my own bubble,
i also start, not being very comfty, which means ill brush my noise, keep looking around, keeping moving my body, its very annoying but its something i have not been able to learn to cope with.
so for me going to these gigs, when its a small space with lots of people its a challenge that is hard to overcome but little by little i am trying (:
Anyway so the second gig, was Public Gallery,
This band has just so much wow, that it really got the crowed going, Again i have to commented on the drummer of this band, because he was just out of this world, to go from playing drums to a fast beat, while on the same song going half speed, but still keeping in tune it just blew my mind.
He also had a mic, and got everyone on their feet, with his confidence, and the words he was saying.
The songs they were playing were brilliant and every member of the band were amazing.
if i am being honest i think i liked this band a little bit more.
Not saying i didnt enjoy i got spiders but i found myself, just being me, enjoying the music, relaxing more, and just having a good time.
I even got to have a small chat with one of the memebers of the band and mentioned i would be writing about them like i am doing right now hehe (:
I never been one for bands To be Honest, i listen to more upbeat, dance type music, however since coming out of my shell and listening to live music, its really opened up my tastes and i honestly loved Public Gallery a lot, and i would love to hear them again.
During waiting for the next band to come on i also noticed a photographer, next to me, we got chatting for a bit, and turns out he runs the Grantham Music Scene, its amazing who you can network with, and who you bump into, (:
if it was not for him taking photos of the bands, and telling people what bands were playing, i wouldnt of known to come to any.
lastly were a band called Hung like Hanratty
Sadly i only stayed for around 2 songs as by then it was after 10pm and the pub was so packed, i just wanted to get out as i did not feel right.
that said, the band was a unique experience, totally different from the other 2 bands.
The lead singer, just tells how it is, has a lot, of confidence, and knows how to dance around and have a good time (:
Although i would say the band was not my type of music, i still was moving my hands to the best, and enjoying it.
The members of the band all played a good part, and like i said not saying they are bad but i do think the type of band they are and the music is acquired taste.
Overall i really did enjoy the experience, this time it was not as mental as when under the covers played.
I was upfront again but also had more space around me, to feel more relaxed.
It was nice instead of just staying inside on my laptop, to feel the vibes, the bass, the drums, and to find new types of music that i now know i like.
Like i have been doing with the photography and videos within Grantham i wanted to support local events like these to grow because its nice to have different things to do in Grantham.
This is why i want to start writing posts about my experience but to also help people get to know the bands if they did not go to the event themselfs.
I am interested in going to knipfest as under the covers will be there but at the moment its the cost which is the issue for me, plus i need to slowly build my way up to going to more gigs (:
Thanks you for reading and i hope you do check out the bands which you can see their social media links below
https://www.facebook.com/igotspiders/
http://igotspiders.webs.com/
https://twitter.com/igotspiders
https://www.facebook.com/Publicgalleryuk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o4PqTrcxog&feature=youtu.be
https://www.facebook.com/HungLikeHanratty/
http://hunglikehanratty.co.uk/
My social links
https://www.facebook.com/dmpphotographyuk/
https://twitter.com/DanMediaP
https://twitter.com/DMPWORLDMUSIC
https://twitter.com/DanielMVlogs
https://www.instagram.com/dmpadventures/
http://dannytheexplorer.tumblr.com/
http://dmpuk.weebly.com/
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