Cellar Darling, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

 

A long break for Covid lockdowns and no shows.

We were staying with Katie in Nottingham and Cellar Darling were touring, so it was an ideal opportunity to go and see them. The rescue rooms was a dark cube of a room with the stage at one end and bar at the other.

We were there early, but I guess there were only a 100 tickets sold ..  so a good view without the balcony open and I could stand on a step.

First support were Kassogtha - Death metal..  very little melody behind extra powerful bass sound - moved a lot of air. They seemed to share kit with the next band. Never been a fan of grunting vocals though so was pleased when it was only some of the vocals!

They came from Switzerland as well so have travelled with Cellar Darling. Their best tune was a cover of Pink Floyd's "Welcome to the Machine". 

Shame that the vocals were drowned out by the too loud and powerful bass (drum and bass guitar).

The tracks on their website have a much better balance though.

Second support - Black Orchid Empire, were slightly better but still this driving bass overwhelmed everything.

They did try the big "sing along" thing, however the room was a little too sparsely filled to carry it off well. 

I don't really remember much of the tunes.

Main event of the night ...  lived up to expectations, even dulling the bass push enough to actually hear the melodies. 

Excellent response from the audience.

Coved all the two albums, but I still like Avalanche the best.

1. Pain
2. Death
3. The Spell 
4. Insomnia
5. Freeze
6. Dance
7. Black Moon
8. Hullaballoo
9. The Hermit
10. Water
11. Fire, Wind & Earth
12. Redemption
13. Avalanche

Early Curfew ...  so not a late night