The Satellite Nation + Six and Sevens + He Died Gallant + Vetna + Omni Show
Chilli Lounge, Saturday November 29, 2008
A night of local music at the Chilli Lounge, I always enjoy catching up on what the Coast has produced. Not a bad crowd tonight, and considering it is Satellite Nation’s homecoming gig, it is deserved.
First band tonight is Omnishow and it was a stand and deliver performance. This can work when the music is grand and all encompassing, but when it is rock you want to see the rock.
Vetna have been around for years now and the lift in stage presence was measurable when compared to Omnishow. Solid songs and delivery. It is great to see steady progress in a band and I look forward to grabbing the upcoming debut.
If Vetna lifted the bar for stage presence, He Died Gallant simply blew the bar to bits. With a manic vocalist that had you enthralled, it was hard to take your eyes off him. Tight and powerful songs, they appear to have a pretty complete package. A band to keep an eye on.
Where He Died Gallant was 100% forceful, Six and Sevens mixed in some clever dynamics to make for a more pleasing experience. Having formed from the remnants of The Friday Kill, we now have a band full of experience with the ability to add colour and shade to a strong performance. Well done.
But tonight is special due to it being The Satellite Nation’s first gig on the Coast for near two years. Time spent playing the Canadian and US circuit has tightened and unified the band. The songs definitely rock but are still very accessible. What I was looking for was some distinguishable element that was a result of time overseas, but what I saw was the lift in our own local bands. The Satellite Nation definitely put on a classy show, but no more than Six and Sevens, and He Died Gallant.
Photos and review by Kevin Bull
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