At yet another jam packed Wednesday night gig at The Anchor Inn, High Street Cowes, Milkman's Son topped the bill, supported by an equally good performance from Abby Moon.
Abby Moon are now reduced to a hard core of three members; Alex Roberts ( vocals, lead guitar) Matt Windsor ( bass ) and Andrew Taylor( drums ). The band performed an excellent one hour set with the usual quality of their original songs such as 'Karaoke Me 'and 'Schizofriend ', as well as some well performed covers from the likes of the Beastie Boys, Supergrass and The Joy Division.
The hour seem to fly by as the band got stuck into an electrifying set which seemed to be a real crowd pleaser. The band were well received by the Anchor regulars as well as the bands loyal following who always seem to add a spark to the atmosphere.
As well as the Abby Moon following, Milkmans Son pulled a large crowd of about 25 to the gig, which isn't bad for a band based in the deep country territory of Gurnard!
Milkman's Son kicked off with Silver Sun's "Reasons to Live " which I think is a much better version than the original. The smooth yet confident voice of lead singer Thom Smith is a surprise at first from the 6'2 giant skater, who you would imagine to have the voice of Barry White.
Thom is accompanied by Jim Wiles on rhythm guitar and the crowd gasping talent of Duncan Butler on lead guitar. Joel Turner held the tune together with his commanding bass lines, and the rocking drum beats of Dominic Kelly topped off a well formed and organised group. I find it hard to believe that Dominic's talents have only been flowering since July - only eight months!
To conclude, the gig was a complete success and both bands did themselves proud. Thanks must be given to Abby Moon, Milkman's Son, The Anchor Inn, and event organisers Pete Turner and Vic King. See you next Wednesday at The Anchor Inn, Cowes.
Matt Venables.
There were 3 bands playing and the first band Amen Boogie consisting of ex Red Hot Roach band members played a storming set of r and b stuff ranging from You Don't Love Me, Hey Hey , Help Me to Parchman Farm. A tight boogie band who would be well at home with Pete Hogman and friends. Nothing ever happens on the Isle of Wight.
Arthur Lee