ox.eagle.lion.man

ox.eagle.lion.man, Hoxton bar and kitchen, 21/01/09

I was a very busy bee on Wednesday night attending two gigs in different locations!

I was late for this gig so can only fill you in briefly....

Frederick Blood - Royale (if that is his real name) appeared to be wearing glasses with a moustache attached to them like something from a Christmas cracker. However on further inspection, that was actually his face. Good job he was an incredibly amusing guy, it's not all bad i guess.
The music definitely wasn't bad either. In fact the music was very good. Frederick's singing voice was definitely something to talk about as it filled the room and was extremely tuneful. Contrary with most of these type bands who on stage just don't pull it out of the bag.
The band had some strange anti war projections moving at a fast pace on the backdrop of the stage and the constant raising of Fred's arm suggests there might have been some sort of motive to this music ?! Perhaps some sort of political statement.
The sat was fast paced, loud, in your face and certainly un-ashamed. Fred's dulcet tones, comparible to Nick Cave or even Serge Tankin's also had a strange Metallica type feel about them, especially in 'Thy will be done'. The guitar riffs also reflected a kind of metal type feel which is a strange contrast to some of the more 'indie' elements to their songs.
Not really a band to sit back and watch with a drink, Frederick commanded the rooms attention and the crowd were really loving it.
The band ended their set with a plee for people to request more gigs for a fee of £800 plus travel and equipment so if your interested get onto their myspace....


Laura Collinson