Ryecatchers
Warrington WA1 Bar
(16/02/05)

A Canadian based descent upon the sound concealing revived indie joint of The WA1 Bar in Warrington saw a drowsy Wednesday evening post work crew, have their workplace woes crisply crushed and booted into next week by this crafted and amiable quartet. The commanding vocals of Dan Newton and his exhilarating exuberance was on full show, as he strolled around the room greeting members of the audience with his caressing Gaz Combes strolling along with

Liam Gallagher and Grant Nicholls vocals. The outfit teased gatherers as they would introduce familiar sounds and instrumental loops of acts like The Charlatans and ‘Feeder’ in  'The Morning After’ and ‘Walk Away’ respectively, before diverging into their own brand of indie; akin to a Matador removing the red rag just at the right time. This way they maintain their originality you see?

Showcasing material from their new album ‘Insurgent Alert’ the guys produced enthusiasm and catchy tunes like highlight; ‘Don’t’ to announce their intention to woo modern music fans with their passion. The ebullient front man Dan Newton used his colourful character to good effect as the forty five minute set saw onlookers enthralled, as though they were watching an episode of Corrie that is probably the usual Wednesday evening after work activity for many.

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David Adair