There are plenty of bands and artists to write about these days, stacks of praise worthy records released and the odd track that demands my attention. But it’s not as often that a local band ticks these boxes - perhaps I should have paid attention a while ago. But for those of you, like me, who made the mistake of not listening to the Culture Vultures before now, there is still plenty of time to catch up.
Oozing with influences from Radiohead, Blur and the general crème de menthe of the music world, Culture Vultures are a four piece ensemble from the Medway Towns who were brought to life in various corridors of University digs and pretty much any other space they could get their talons into. Having only formed just over three months ago, Jamie, Matt, Joe and Jack took it upon themselves to fly the nest, playing local event ‘Feel the Noise’ in Earl’s Bar, Maidstone on the 1st July, outshining other neighbouring bands and artists despite it being their first gig.
Kicking off with math pop pleaser ‘Animal’, the scene was set for the rest of the night. Despite a few tuning mishaps in-between tracks, the lads charmed the audience with Jamie admitting they were unable to afford a guitar tuner just yet. (Don’t worry guys; I’m sure we could all chip in!) With their personalities clearly being a strong part of the band, each momentary pause was soon forgotten as they stole the audience’s attention with Damon Albarn-esque vocals and a melancholy vibe that Elbow’s front man Guy Garvey would be in awe of.
With the highlight of the evening coming in the form of track ‘60’ towards the end of their set, it appears as though they flew the nest at just the right time, proving that local bands don’t have to be the next Blink 182 or Greenday to make themselves noticed. So, move over pop punk kids – in fact, don’t bother at all. Cultures Vultures refreshingly mature style is far more appealing.
For those who’d like to catch the Culture Vultures in action, they’ll be playing on the 15th July at Breeze Bar in Maidstone and again during Riverside Live on the 31st in Chatham. Check out their MySpace for further info, tracks and some pretty cool drawings of the Vultures themselves.
http://www.myspace.com/culturevulturesband
Oozing with influences from Radiohead, Blur and the general crème de menthe of the music world, Culture Vultures are a four piece ensemble from the Medway Towns who were brought to life in various corridors of University digs and pretty much any other space they could get their talons into. Having only formed just over three months ago, Jamie, Matt, Joe and Jack took it upon themselves to fly the nest, playing local event ‘Feel the Noise’ in Earl’s Bar, Maidstone on the 1st July, outshining other neighbouring bands and artists despite it being their first gig.
Kicking off with math pop pleaser ‘Animal’, the scene was set for the rest of the night. Despite a few tuning mishaps in-between tracks, the lads charmed the audience with Jamie admitting they were unable to afford a guitar tuner just yet. (Don’t worry guys; I’m sure we could all chip in!) With their personalities clearly being a strong part of the band, each momentary pause was soon forgotten as they stole the audience’s attention with Damon Albarn-esque vocals and a melancholy vibe that Elbow’s front man Guy Garvey would be in awe of.
With the highlight of the evening coming in the form of track ‘60’ towards the end of their set, it appears as though they flew the nest at just the right time, proving that local bands don’t have to be the next Blink 182 or Greenday to make themselves noticed. So, move over pop punk kids – in fact, don’t bother at all. Cultures Vultures refreshingly mature style is far more appealing.
For those who’d like to catch the Culture Vultures in action, they’ll be playing on the 15th July at Breeze Bar in Maidstone and again during Riverside Live on the 31st in Chatham. Check out their MySpace for further info, tracks and some pretty cool drawings of the Vultures themselves.
http://www.myspace.com/culturevulturesband
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