Tonight is the grand re-opening of Mr Kyps and Rock 'n' Roll is the order of the day. The venue has been closed due to refurbishment on the ceiling and as a result, Mr Kyp has been staging shows at the Opera House in Boscombe. The decor there has obviously impressed him and, as the first audience, we are treated to freshly painted white walls and the changing mood lighting that graces said venue.
On with the show and due to be on the bill tonight was American rock songstress Mary McBride but due to visa complications, she and her band were held up at the airport and sadly couldn't perform.
It's down to Voodoo Vegas to get the crowd warmed up, and with their original brand of classic rock, they do just that! Although plagued with sound issues they soldier on like true professionals. The addition of new guitarist Merylina has given them a new dimension and beefed up their sound considerably. Highlight of the set was the harmonica duel between lead singer Lawrence and their special guest Si Genero, when the bass and guitar sound cut out mid set. Overall they rocked!
The Quireboys good time Rock 'n' Roll was always going to go down well with a Mr Kyps audience. Front man Spike's raspy cigarettes and whiskey soaked vocals are the perfect compliment to the band's bar room hard rock style of music. He informed us that there was still painting going on when they arrived and they (the band) even pitched in and helped (I'd take that with a pinch of salt though).
Honky Tonk keyboards by Keith Weir and excellent guitar work by Guy Griffin and Paul Guerin bring songs like, There She Goes Again, Tramps And Theives and Hey You to life. Pip Mailing provides a solid rhythm foundation for the songs on drums and with Jimmi Crutchley on bass, this is most notable on I Love This Dirty Town. Bringing this great show to a close with hits 7 O'clock and Sex Party; Spike assured us that the smell of paint would soon fade and that the band would be back.
Welcome back to one of the best live music venues on the South Coast.
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