In my opinion, there is no genre of music that encapsulates pastiche more than that of the 21st century take on Classic Rock. The lack of innovation or desire for change and reliance on nostalgia and cliché leaves it feeling stagnant and ultimately uninspiring. Despite this, there is also an admirable and undoubtable demand for bands of this ilk from fans who want nothing more than to be transported back to a time when the humble guitar was king and simplicity was deemed innovative. Time waits for no one, and whilst the heroes of that bygone age may no longer be able to hold their own in 2023, the next generation of Classic Rock bands are here to pick up the mantle.
Read MoreThe Dust Coda open this evenings show. The London based 4 piece play a short set that gets the burgeoning crowd jigging about nicely. Playing tunes from both their albums to date; “The Dust Coda” and the recent “Mojo Skyline”, there’s lots of bluesy soul and melodies with that new wave of classic rock sound, which they seem to do rather well, combining that with some classic Led Zeppy riffs and vocals with the kind of swagger and anthemia power of Guns ‘n’ Roses or Velvet Revolver,
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