Accompanied by Ames, who was down from Edinburgh for a promo shoot, we went along to see The Warehouse Announcement play an acoustic gig at 'The Barrels' in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Also on the bill that night were 'Moonlit Sailor' from Sweden, and more of them later.
So....TWA, purveyors of loud, melodic and grungy yet funky rock music were sat down on stools and plucking at acoustic guitars, while on drums, Robert was gently brushing away...It was a little like the shock of Bob Dylan going 'electric' but in reverse. Well, it was an absolute triumph. Songs that are fabulous as pure rock songs were revealed as pieces of absolute beauty and subtlety. Slowed down, warm and intimate, from strong beer and vivid light, to a good red and a warm fireside. But no passion lost. I loved it. And I loved 'The Barrels' - I've never been there before but will be going back. It has a great feeling (I'm too old to say vibe), Angus was welcoming, enthusiastic and tall, while the beer on tap, is delicious. Here's a few pics - video to come shortly.
And 'Moonlit Sailor' ? How to describe them? Melodic and soaring - they make a guitar driven sound that while I'm not religious, provided the sort of visceral yet gentle ecstasy which I imagine comes with a certain kind of faith. Skilled, passionate and enthusiastic, they are worth checking out. They have great haircuts also.
