 Blues, grooves and rock n roll were tonight's
most sought after commodities. Thankfully then
The Manic Shine and friends brought their A-game
reducing Camden Barfly to its knees. Rock hard
support in the shape of Katalina Kicks warmed
the icicles off our ear plugs as the dishy four
piece proved their not shy in taking 2x4 alt rock
and roughing it up behind the bikeshed; creating
thunder with tunes from their impressive yet toddling
back catalogue including single 145.
No need for coertion, every fan, friend and family
member were present and correct for The Manic
Shine's bill topping slot. And what an enthusiastic
bunch they are! From the moment Ozzie, Tamir,
Orren and James 'Hutch' stepped onto that hallowed
stage to strum their first blues dripping chord
the front row to the back bar and everywhere inbetween
channelled their inner Shakira for a night of
hip-shaking insanity.
 TMS's driving force frontman Ozzie Rodgers utilised
his charm offensive to the max, entangling enamoured
girls and indie-centric guys around his little
finger. The showman and his talented band pumped
up the already chomping crowd, hitting all the
right buttons. Pretend and Burn Me On The Ceiling
packed a punch with their musical skewers of classic
rock, blues and a smattering of electro-groove
while Hendrix-esque harmonies showed exactly what
this Clark Kent rock band are made of. Not even
Justin Timberlake was safe and boy, would he beggar
belief at the overhaul his once chart-topper received.
Rock Your Body's big, bold, rock n roll make over
bouldered the original out of the water. This
may be the best version of the poptastic favourite.
Ever. With the entire set being recorded, you
really should get on TMS's Youtube or Myspace
asap to get in on all the JT action and relive
singing thunder maker Orren, happy birthday.
Exciting, driven and just the dynamite to kick
start your weekend. The Manic Shine are, from
now, on your new live list. Catch them before
their whisper turns into a scream on the London
live rock circuit.
The Manic Shine - 5/5
Katalina Kicks - 4/5
Review By Jessica Acreman
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