Saturday, March 06, 2004
Missed the gig through work commitments. Please submit any reviews/photos. mantleofbeez at hotmail.com
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
It's been a whole week since the Bull and Gate gig and only now do I feel ready to post my review. The Bull and Gate was a considerable step into the Camden scene "big leagues". A lagered, heckling, non-dancing crowd were in attendance and needed a lot of conversion to The Way Of The Bee™. The band were pushing innovative hardcore material. Booming through an awesome sound system, they were reminiscent in many ways of Rammstein. The sound was slick, a professional polish to every track. Towards the latter part of the gig some older songs were given an airing as the crowd warmed up. I say this every gig, but truly the Beez improve with every outing. In the face of adversity they rocked the B+G. Next gig just 3 days away:
The Rocket, 166-220 Holloway Rd, Friday 5th March, onstage 9.30pm. £5 on the door.
The Rocket, 166-220 Holloway Rd, Friday 5th March, onstage 9.30pm. £5 on the door.
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Fresh flyer fo fans.
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Mantleofbeez.com may have featured on the flyer for last night's Dublin Castle gig, but I need to get something clear. We are still 100% unofficial, still 100% impartial, still 100% fans of the world's greatest unsigned band.
Having said that, last night's gig was awe inspiring. The band set out to "rock your f***ing socks off", and I was blown away, socks and all. As widely predicted this second London outing saw fans treated to a preview of the new darker material. The new tracks were a cross genre melange of metal, hardcore, and deep deep drum 'n' bass.
Charlie commands the sampler like no-one else, in a way reminiscent of Mario Caldato Jnr. His beats and breaks fuse seamlessly with Spence's genius guitar work. Together they form the perfect sonic backdrop for the sharpest lyrics this side of Staten Island.
The classic tracks were also rolled out, richer than ever. The performance was an unstoppable barrage of explosive beats, and the Dublin Castle crowd responded to every nuance. The Bristol jungle massive were representing, and tore up the dancefloor with their westside moves.
This gig was one continuous highlight, every song outstanding. But best of all? Just 18 short days until the next live show.
Having said that, last night's gig was awe inspiring. The band set out to "rock your f***ing socks off", and I was blown away, socks and all. As widely predicted this second London outing saw fans treated to a preview of the new darker material. The new tracks were a cross genre melange of metal, hardcore, and deep deep drum 'n' bass.
Charlie commands the sampler like no-one else, in a way reminiscent of Mario Caldato Jnr. His beats and breaks fuse seamlessly with Spence's genius guitar work. Together they form the perfect sonic backdrop for the sharpest lyrics this side of Staten Island.
The classic tracks were also rolled out, richer than ever. The performance was an unstoppable barrage of explosive beats, and the Dublin Castle crowd responded to every nuance. The Bristol jungle massive were representing, and tore up the dancefloor with their westside moves.
This gig was one continuous highlight, every song outstanding. But best of all? Just 18 short days until the next live show.
Monday, January 19, 2004
New flyer above, all bee-headz expected to attend.
Thursday, January 08, 2004
Some more dates for your diary:
DJ Charlie Beez plays the party of the year (My birthday), 28/02/04, at the Asylum.
The Ruffness play Cargo, 28/01/04
DJ Charlie Beez plays the party of the year (My birthday), 28/02/04, at the Asylum.
The Ruffness play Cargo, 28/01/04
Thursday, December 11, 2003
I am proud to welcome Charlie Beez as a new contributor to Beez Fanz (aka mantleofbeez.com). You can tell us apart by the little bit underneath each post that says "posted by", that way you will know my mindless fan musings, from his informed insider opinions. New Beez message board up and running, follow the link on the left.
