Last Slybob Gig :'-(

Well, last night was it. Now Slybob are no more. Still, at least they went out on a high, and at least we can still all listen to their music on CD.

Entering into the Jug and Jester, it at first appeared nothing special was happening. After asking at the bar, I approached the far room, and then you could see, in this room the anticipation. Yes, it was clear that there really was something special on it's way. Some of us already knew the music of Slybob, but there were still more who were to discover it. One thing was clear though, this room was getting fuller, and was going to hit capacity. Clearly enough of us knew what was comming.

The first band began. The Buck Brothers. They had plenty of volume, and a few good riffs, but in reality they just didn't reach me with the music. Their music was ok, but it didn't get me going. Never mind, this wouldn't matter, they were merely the appetiser. At the end of the set was a short break, a chance for people to meet friends and anticipate the next act.

After what seemed like an eternity of setting up, Slybob finally began their last performace. The set started with quite a lot of new material, but it had the same qualities that had always existed in their music. The crowd was enjoying this - a great deal. The vocals were spot on, in tune with good harmonies. The guitar rang with joyful and melancholic sounds, and the rythms were tight. Many classic tunes were played, and yet, all too soon it was over. They still hadn't played one of my favourites, but it wasn't over. The crowd cheered and pleaded for it to continue, and so it did, with a least 3 more tracks, including "Safe", an absolute classic track.

Thankyou Slybob. It was great while it lasted, and I hope that the future is bright. I look forward to hearing what new projects are up your sleeves.

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PS. If you don't know who this band is, check out their website, where you can listen to some of what remains of their music, and find out what is comming next.