![]() ![]() This song had Lauren channelling the spirit of 90s Courtney love and would fit comfortably on Live Through This. ![]() Not surprisingly with this DIY ethos, everyone in the age-diverse crowd was clearly a diehard fan – this much was clear from the official and impressive homemade HoG apparel everywhere you look.Īfter a short intro, they launched straight into the galloping ‘I Want The World’ and have the crowd in their hands right from the off. Their music is crowd-sourced and self-released on their own label, and frontwoman Lauren Tate not only has a formidable voice, plays the guitar and writes the songs, she also designs the impressive artwork for all the merchandise and music releases. Next up was Leeds band Edited People, a revelation, and much heavier than their recorded output with a captivating frontwoman in Alisha Vickers.Īt 10 pm, it was time for HoG’s winning mix of Grunge, Punk, Pop and killer tunes. Luke put in a sterling acoustic set, the highlight (for the older ones in the audience anyway) being a cover of Tribute by Tenacious D. Like so many events this year, this one was nearly wrecked by COVID – one of the supports had to pull out on the day, the audience was decimated by Covid infection and pre-Christmas social-mixing anxiety, and HoGs Lead guitarist tested positive the day before.īut HoG aren’t short of Yorkshire grit after all, it was their hometown gig and the last of the tour, year and possibility the near future – so Liam McNaught stood in for Sean with less than 48 hours to learn the songs and Luke Appleton, metal veteran, heroically provided first support after a phone call while driving to watch the band just a few hours before The Birdwell Venue is a revamped old Working men’s club with a seriously impressive live space: The Lighting and sound are excellent, the stage is both massive and up close to the audience, the staff friendly and welcoming. Massive respect to all those guys that do this… gigs should be for everyone to be themselves and have fun.On a cold December afternoon, I drove my son, his girlfriend and my daughter 85 miles through the fog for our last gig of the year, Hands Off Gretel in Barnsley. We need more amazing guys like you in the world to stop these shitty men ruining it all for everyone. If you see someone being a dick or a general creep… Call them out. I’ve heard so many girls in other bands talking about these issues with men at shows and how we tackle them. I’m holding the guitar that I wrote every song on for the new album, the guitar a guy told me after the show to 'put down and stop playing’!!! See… us women are fierce. AND WE REALLY REALLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER WANT TO BE KISSED or touched all over believe me! … In this photo here I’m locking eyes with the girls I requested come forward in the crowd. Please note that a lot of girls stand politely and smile when they’re skin is crawling in so many situations it’s mental. You have no idea how much it means to myself and many female musicians when we are valued for our skills and seen as equal to the guys in bands on the same bill. I’ve seen ‘band’ posters cropped with just myself and Becky in them used to promote shows! Can you imagine how it feels to be the guys? It’s shite! SOOOO… To all the guys that respect personal space, genuinely love my band for my music and let young girls stand up at the front I really really thank you. I am a fucking musician and I get messages and comments all day from men about myself and my female bass player being sexy or eye candy or some bullshit and it honestly kills my soul and makes my eyes roll into the dirt. Please be more aware that I really don’t want to be touched or told I am sexy. Please let girls stand at the front more. ![]() Please stop sexualising myself and my bass player. ![]()
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