Went along to see Bell X1 play Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush last night. Yours truly was on the band's guest list via a mutual acquaintance, but I did feel a bit guilty about going on a freebie for what was a charity event. But I did forgo the opportunity to see Rogue Wave play in Camden, so that was my sacrifice. Anyway, in what is a build up tour for the forthcoming release of their new album "Flock" in the UK, the band decided to play last night's gig for their die-hard fans ... and me.

Frontman Paul Noonan certainly does put on a show. He writhes, he uses one drum stick and two small drums beside him at the microphone, plays guitar, sweats a lot, and is one of the best vocalists around. Pity he doesn't use a larger range in his singing though.
The rest of them play an array of instruments and like to make all sorts of sounds (all the cool kids like Arcade Fire etc are doing this by the way. Playing with bean cans, potato mashers, cheese graters and all that malarkey)

I do have to admit that I'm not a huge fan. But they do rock it out at stages and saved the best til last by playing the legendary "Alphabet Soup".

They play the RDS on the 31st January.