News Magpies 2021 2 - Flipbook - Page 8
Blues Rock Review from Reddit.com
The Thieving Magpies from Cumbria are putting their own spin and
brand on known rock, rhythm and blues songs. Their powerful and
raw performances bring a very different and varied interpretation on
numbers they choose to cover as they showcase their musicianship
and talent together with a pretty stunning stage presence for just a
well known regional band. The natural
sound they make is extremely
impressive and gets people moving. With sweeping solos and melody
lines filling listeners’ ears with a classic sound. This then being
combined with a really tight back line.
The set list does provide a contrast to the rock and funky beat with
some more mellow moments and even dare we say it a sense of
emotional performance which again is unusual for a local band of this
type. There is a wide variation in the arrangement and chemistry of
the band stripping right back at times to just a bass line and drums or
even just a piano and guitar line... This provides a touch to the
performance paired by some high quality solos provided by all the
band members. This contrasts with the infectious reggae/funk tracks
which compel those attending to join in the dance with growling vocals
and crashing drums and catchy ad-libs. This contrast truly highlights
the dynamism that the Magpies can pack into one night’s show.
The Thieving Magpies capture the very best of what an outstanding gig
should putting on a real show that definitely leaves you wanting for
more!
8