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Saturday, February 21, 2009

RESPLENDENTS STAR IN SPRING BLUES BAR

THE RESPLENDENTS

The first performance in Harrogate at the famous Blues Bar, by The Resplendents, illustrated how a band can have the ability to turn the greyest of days, into a rainbow of feel-good musical colour. The seven-piece vibrant Ska band from Leeds, had the audience cheering from the rafters after the foot-tapping first track. In lead singer Alex they have one of the most visual and dynamic front men in the business, coupled with a band of very slick musicians, equals a very potent musical experience. If the government wants a song to kick-start the economy and production, then they should make listening to, “Another spin of the wheel” performed by the Resplendents, on awaking every morning, compulsory, as if this can’t get people inspired and fired-up then nothing can. This was a fantastic performance and I’m convinced, red 21 will not be needed for this band to become winners and hugely popular in the near future.

www.theresplendents.com


SPRING

Having gone over to Harrogate to review The Resplendents, it was a pleasant surprise to find that Leeds band Spring were also playing a set. Spring gave a performance which emphasized what a professional and finely tuned band they are. With 4 CDs already behind them and an ever-increasing following, the shoots of Spring will surely blossom in the near future.

www.springband.co.uk