Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard
100 Membership, London
sixteenth November 2022
Aided by an ebullient frontman oozing charisma, Cardiff’s much-hyped Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are a well-drilled band that look to be getting ready to breaking by means of to the massive time. Tom Parry sees the final present of their present tour at a packed and soggy 100 Membership in London.
For a veteran gig goer like me, watching a band as youthful as Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard seem absolutely fashioned already whereas nonetheless considerably baby-faced might be disconcerting.
But led by dazzling frontman Tom Rees, this four-piece outfit (typically 5) from Cardiff have been so slick and charming throughout their one-hour set at London’s legendary 100 Membership that it was unimaginable to not like them.
Appropriately, given the title, the band possesses an on-stage buzz which many attempt for however by no means attain.
Beginning out with a guitar, carrying a plain white T-shirt and denims, Rees kicked off the present trying each inch the younger heartthrob rock star – aided by a current buzz minimize.
A picture overhaul that most likely fits him higher than the glam rock mop on show on the quilt of the band’s first album.
No much less spectacular have been the opposite members of the band, particularly – from the place I used to be standing – Ethan Hurst on drums.
The songs have their roots in one other period, walloping together with actual verve and panache, reminiscent maybe of Nineteen Seventies acts like Slade or T-Rex, even Queen, typically hovering into heavier territory.
Afterwards, the singer took to the keyboards, placing guitarist Zac White and youthful brother Ed Rees on bass into the highlight.
All appeared masterful on their devices. This might show a blessing for his or her future, with particular stadium-rocking potential.
They may even have to be cautious to not be self-indulgent, protecting their enjoying as tight as it’s now.
The lyrics, although, typically recommend one thing extra refined behind the power-pop swagger.
Again on his toes, songwriter Rees strutted the venue’s small stage with the preening self-confidence of a younger Mick Jagger.
At moments, when he sang falsetto, I used to be additionally oddly reminded of Justin Hawkins from The Darkness, though visually they’re miles aside.
On the far finish of the stage his brother smiled all through, whereas clearly very targeted, trying so younger that I puzzled whether or not he is perhaps lacking classes the next morning.
The singer’s utterances between numbers instructed the band might need been barely overawed by enjoying such a prestigious place in London, however that actually didn’t come throughout.
They have been consummately skilled.
On a tempestuous, squally night time, the basement 100 Membership on Oxford Road offered a welcome sanctuary.
So grim have been the situations exterior that it was a shock that the place was as busy.
A sign of Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard’s rising recognition, with followers younger and previous.
These on the entrance have been clearly true devotees, chanting alongside to lots of their very catchy, riff-heavy songs.
Subsequent time this polished outfit is on tour, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard will undoubtedly want an even bigger moshpit.
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You’ll find Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard on-line right here: www.buzzardbuzzardbuzzard.com
They’re additionally on Twitter and Instagram
All phrases by Tom Parry. Extra phrases by Tom Parry might be discovered at his creator’s archive. Tom Parry can be on Twitter as @parrytom
All photographs © Paul Grace. For extra of Paul’s writing and photographs go to his archive. Paul is on Fb, Twitter, Instagram and his web sites are www.paulgrace-eventphotos.co.uk & www.pgrace.co.uk
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