Holmfirth Rock Splash – Holmfirth Picturedrome 1 August 2021
Well, after over 16 months since by last live gig I’m back
at my favourite venue. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little
apprehensive about going back to a crowded gig, but having weighed up the pros
and cons decided I was going to attend.
I arrived at the venue just after the start of Gorilla
Riot’s set. I hadn’t not seen them before but it didn’t take long to realise
they were a mighty fine band. They produce a rough grungy blues sound, and
Arjun Bhishma did a great job fronting the band. I loved the whole set, but
stand out tracks were Bad Son and Still Doing Time. I’ll be looking out for
future shows.
Next up were a band I’ve seen several times, Hands off
Gretel, they opened up with Don’t Touch and Big Boy. There were a few minor
sound problems through the set, but it didn’t spoil too much of my enjoyment.
Freaks Like Us was brilliant and it seemed like time had flashed by when the
set was concluded with Kiss Me Girl. Looking forward to seeing them again in
the autumn.
The evening was concluded by Massive Wagons. Intro music was
start of Slade’s Rock n Roll Preacher, I’m old enough to remember that tour.
This band are good time rock band, fantastic fun. You have to have a smile on
your face when you sing The Curry Song. Everyone clapped and cheered throughout
the set, but especially to Bangin’ in Your Stereo. The whole evening was
brought to a great conclusion with Back to the Stack, a fitting tribute to Rick
Parfitt. A great night out and let’s hope there are many more gigs to come in
2021.
NH