These Ghosts have lift off!

Last night was only 4th January but we already had the first gig of the year as Tilting Sky presented These Ghosts at  Norwich Puppet Theatre with support from Hello Bear, Vegas Fame Index and Alex Hill. Gigs at Norwich Puppet Theatre are always a nice and pleasant experience and last night was no exception.

Alex Hill started the evening off in fine style with her take on Americana. From the subway to French Design Houses everything is going to work out if Alex has got her red shoes.

It was Vegas Fame Index who took to the stage next with their blend of good old fashioned rock n roll. The pay maybe lousy but they well and truly rocked the whole building to it's foundations.

Hello Bear then arrived with their tumbleweed with added laughs! Happy Poppy songs filled the auditorium that no one could fail to enjoy which ended up with everyone looking like Cheshire Cats with smiles on their faces.

It was like being in Houston when These Ghosts began their headlining set. We have lift off as they took us on an epic journey to begin the new year. With emotional soundscapes that could fill a stadium this band can definitely do massive rock. This must be beautiful!

Whitefriars in the Afternoon Sun

St James Mill, Norwich

I walk out of Norwich Puppet Theatre into the afternoon Sun feeling like a puppet on a string. As I walk up Whitefriars I can feel the air blowing up from the River Wensum as I stroll across the bridge.

As I turn and look I spot a pair of swans on the river. This is where in the Thirteenth Century Carmelite Monks founded their monastery next to the then known St. Martins Bridge. With lots of stories to tell from Robert Kett's rebellion to the secret tunnel to the White Lion Pub.

I am now in the shadow of the magnificent St James Mill that is full of memories of the weaving trade. Today it is full of the wonders of the Twenty First Century complete with broadband connections. With its elegant tower you would think that you were in the presence of a medieval castle.

Takeda let the strings go!

I'm sure everyone who attended the Takeda Hufsa EP launch gig at Norwich Puppet Theatre on Saturday night will say that they had a good time. The support from Ethan Ash, Milly Hirst and Robert Brook were all excellent . The cupcakes were brilliant as well!

Norwich Puppet Theatre is a lovely little venue with a very relaxed atmosphere. Takeda's Hufsa EP launch was greeted with a very warm response. Their sound can sound fragile and understated at times but it always comes across as very emotional. I've listened to their EP several times and it completely relaxes me, that's saying something! The gentle vocals and drumming combined with the ambient droning chords is great music for watching the world go buy.

This is the Hufsa tracklisting: Sweetheart, A Million Years, Reverence, I Know, Flesh and Dusk Raga. It's 37 minutes long and well worth a fiver! Please go out and buy a copy!

Takeda at Norwich Puppet Theatre

The Church of St James Pockthorpe was built in the Twelfth Century. Today it is home to Norwich Puppet Theatre. Tonight Norwich band Takeda will be having a launch party of their debut EP Hufsa at this beautiful unique venue. This release is on Dustbowl Records. Support tonight comes from Adelaide’s Cape, Robert Brook and Milly Hirst. We are promised homemade cupcakes!

Takeda is a Japanese family name. During the Sengoku period in the 16th century the Takeda clan of Kai province had many descendant families. Takeda Lullaby is a popular Japanese cradle song. Today it is the name of this emotionally charged Norwich fusion inspired folk rock trio.

Please make your way along tonight if you can. It will be a night of brilliant inspiring music in a relaxing setting. Norwich Puppet Theatre seems like the perfect setting for Tekeda's EP launch party.