Birds of Hell at Clutter City

On Saturday 14th December 2013 I saw Birds of Hell perform at Norwich Arts Centre for the Clutter City Yuletide Weekend. Birds Of Hell is the solo project of Pete Murdoch from Sargasso Trio.

Clutter City Market is a DIY Handmade Fair for creative independent crafters, artists and collectives to sell their work. The focus is on original and unique items including clothes, illustrations, jewellery, badges, sewn items, paper goods, prints, zines and more.

Inspired by the DIY handmade culture, Clutter City aims to bring the best of local talent to your doorstep. The Craft Fair is full of stalls, workshops, live music, DJs and take-out food and drink.

The highlight of the Birds of Hell set was the cover of In The Bleak Midwinter which was warmly received by the Clutter City audience. Norwich Arts Centre is lots of fun for Clutter City and is always well worth a visit.

Photos from Neutrinos gig at Norwich Arts Centre 25th September 2010

The Sargasso Trio strutting their stuff!
Photo by Julie Layden

All the Ladies in the House!
Photo by Julie Layden

Karen Reilly of The Neutrinos
Photo by Julie Layden

Let's have a Norwich Musical Celebration!
Photo by Julie Layden

Norwich bands take my breath away!

Karen Reilly of The Neutrinos

On Saturday 25th September 2010 it was a night of celebrating Norwich music at Norwich Arts Centre with a triple bill of exciting sonic sounds. The Neutrinos, Sargasso Trio and Girl In A Thunderbolt all gave storming performances which if you allow me to quote Berlin. All the bands take my breath away! Incidentally Berlin is where The Neutrinos have been recording their latest album The Butcher of Common Sense. Another twist on the night was that all the bands did covers of each others songs.

First on stage was Girl In A Thunderbolt who literally caused a big bang on stage! Her sound was soulful and haunting with brilliant guitar playing laced with a pinch of swing. Her music is very varied taking in influences from punk to cabaret. When her set finished I went straight to the merch table and bought a copy of her album Seven Sisters. 

Next on stage were The Sargasso Trio with their salsa sounds full of latin beats. Full of drums and keyboards they brought their eclectic music to life on stage. The crowd were highly entertained for a Saturday night and great fun was had by all. 

Headliners The Neutrinos commanded the stage with their art-punk noise. Their set was full of energy and theatre. They got the quite ones out of the way first then rocked. We had complete darkness and stories from Berlin. Karen Reilly didn't just sing but brought various facial expressions to her performance. The crowd were so in love with The Neutrinos they could have got away with anything.

A Celebration of Norwich Music!

Please make it to Norwich Arts Centre on Saturday 25th September 2010 for a night celebrating Norwich Music! Doors open at 8.00 pm!

With The Neutrinos, The Sargasso Trio and Girl In A Thunderbolt all playing live it's a night not to be missed! All the bands are amazing live!

Tickets are £7.50 in advance. £5.00 concessions and £8.50 on the door. Avaliable from Norwich Arts Centre or online at: http://www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk/