Topic ID 743
Anyone else going to see The Gaff at the Marquee tomorrow night? Not seen them before so no idea what to expect (can't listen to the samples from their website on my Mac either.) If I believe the hype it should be a good gig [8D]
Reply ID 7881
Don't want to go on my own - how far does Neighbourhood Watch extend, Joby?!
Reply ID 7882
I've got tickets. Seen them three times. The material's pretty unoriginal but apart from that they're very good.
Reply ID 7883
Unoriginal but very good will do as long as they sound like other bands I like. Who do they sound like, then? Nora - tried to email the address from your bio but it bounced back, you're more than welcome to head down with us, just call in - I guess we'll be leaving at 8:30ish
Reply ID 7898
I would like to go myself, not seen them live before but at a friends wedding unfortunately. There is a website with clips of their tracks on - http://www.thegaff.co.uk/home/ if you want a sample!
Reply ID 7907
Just checked out their website - something very funny about The Gaff being photographed in Bengeo launderette "with attitude".
Reply ID 7914
I've seen the Gaff twice and I'd agree with what Steve says, above. The drummer was my daughter's drum teacher. He's a very nice young man. I'm sure they welcome this sort of praise, it will probably appear amongst the reviews in their promo material. [;)] If any forum readers are wondering whether or not to take this 'last chance to catch the Gaff in an intimate venue' it may help to know that the Hertford Marquee club has aircon - although it always seems to be broken on sweltering nights and generating a brisk sub-Arctic breeze on cold nights! Let's hope they get it right tomorrow. If you go, please get there early enough to see the support, Silver Blaze. They were finalists in the Battle of the Young Bands at the recent Hertford Music festival and like the winners are mainly Simon Balle 6th formers. They are very good. One of their members is the son of the late 'Dino' Dines. You may have read Mr Dines' obituary in the Mercury, he was a talented Hertford musician who played keyboards with Marc Bolan in the original T Rex and made a guest appearance with the tribute band T Rextasy when they played at Castle Hall a few years back.
Reply ID 7917
quote:That did make me smile - I reckon we should encourage all Hertford bands to be photographed at the Bengeo shops - History of Guns sipping tea outside Auntie Olives, Melonfinger getting a short back and sides in Headlines. Any takers for the florist, newsagent and butchers?
Originally posted by nora batty
Just checked out their website - something very funny about The Gaff being photographed in Bengeo launderette "with attitude".
Reply ID 7965
I have to say I was thoroughly underwhelmed by The Gaff last night. Sure, they have a great stage presence and know how to work the crowd with their mockney cheek, but their music is just so nondescript - didn't even tap my foot once during the whole set and ended up at the back of the crowd quite bored in the end. Can't see what all the fuss is about, to be honest. Silver Blaze, on the other hand, were superb - would definitely see them again (fantastic cover of Pearl Jam's "Even Flow") Oh and Steve - that was me that said hello to you last night, your look of "who the hell are you?" puzzlement was quite amusing [:D]
Reply ID 7967
I'm so sorry Joby, part of my brain wasn't working!! I later realised but by that time you had indeed disappearred to the back.
Reply ID 7968
what a shame, so shouldn't pull my finger out to see them live then? guess it's a case of being seen to get signed as always was the way. Would have loved to have seen the Even Flow cover too [:)] On a tangent, we saw an excellent band at my friends wedding last night, called Undercover. Yes they are a covers band as they plan weddings but they were fab - could sing & play like 'proper' musicians can you believe!! Very refreshing and very good to watch & listen to - my feet are killing me today from all the dancing!! [:D][:D][:D]
Reply ID 7969
I shouldn't feel gutted about missing it then? I didn't have a ticket and it was a sell out so no chance of getting in on spec.
Reply ID 7971
To add some balance here, I would have to disagree with Joby's comments. I thought The Gaff were first class - good value for money. Technically they're highly competant and very tight and the crowd certainly seemed to appreciate them. Their only weakness is their material. Their songwriting is good but there's nothing to distinguish them from many other acts. As far as Silver Blaze go, whilst they were a cut above the usual school band, I won't be rushing to see them again.
Reply ID 7972
Fair points, Steve - I definitely agree with what you said originally about them being good at what they do, just happens that what they do doesn't do it for me - I can't remember a single song of theirs this morning.