Talent in Canterbury isn't in short supply, here's a small list which advises you on bands you should make no mistake on seeing!
All around the world, wherever you may go, you shall always find talent. Whether this is music, academic or just general entertainment, there are always people blessed with talent.
Kent is the same; with three major university campuses located in Canterbury, and numerous other colleges and schools, the city is proving to be a major starting hub for budding musicians.
Below are my personal top five bands you must see in Canterbury and it's neighbouring areas:
1. House of Rogues:
Maybe my view could be biased here (being a founding member of original band Zephyrus), but I believe HoR's have all the ingredients to make a live gig an amazing experience. Their usual lineup consist of six to eight self composed songs, and an additional two popular chart songs so everyone can sing along.
Musically, House of Rogues are a band that sound just as good live, as they do on a CD back at home, their energetic performances infused with mind boggling guitar solos have them on par with mainstream musicians Arctic Monkey's.
You can find upcoming details for House of Rogues on: Reverb Nation
2. Archie Wah Wahs
Archie Wah Wahs are a band that have been on the local music scene for sometime now. Playing venues all round Canterbury they're no stranger to different environments.
Supporting the likes of Bloc Party showed the local community what a promising act they are and an unbelievable act to go and see.
Their music which has clear influences of early Kings of Leon and other bands such as The Strokes mean they are very versatile and great fun to watch.
Like many up and coming bands, they are full of life and obviously enjoying themselves and enjoy pleasing the audience even more. Go and see them, you won't regret it!
To find out more on tour dates please visit: Myspace
3. Silver Foxes
Silver Foxes, an extremely promising young band who is undoubtedly destined for a great future in the music industry. Although not mentioned on the bands webpage, the lead singer has uncanny similarities to Florence, from Florence and the Machine vocally but the originality of the whole band make it a completely new and different act.
For two years running they have been voted as the most wanted act to play at Lounge on the Farm, You Say They Play, so it should be only a matter of time until they'll be playing the main stage!
You can find further details on the band on their Myspace page
4. The New Inventions
With their folk influences and soft melodies you definitely won't be covering your ears in fear of damaging your hearing! The beauty of The New inventions is that they can sound very different, as songs such as 'Radio' have catchy bass and guitar riffs with offbeat drum beats making them a very versatile band to watch.
The New Inventions sound a bit like Bob Dylan but have the modern bassy feel of current bands such as The Fowls which create a completely unique sound.
You can find their music at The New Inventions
5. The Facades
The Facades, a popular young Canterbury band consisting of frontman Beau Bishops with distinct vocal abilities with the full use of a synthesiser giving the band a completely unique Indy sound.
Unfortunately The Facades have gone their separate ways due to attending universities around the country. I know, I know this is a list of top five bands you must see, but if The Facades were still touring, they are a band you definitely should not miss.
Catchy lyrics, Catchy riffs and just good old fun music.
You can listen to their music on their Myspace page. Enjoy!
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