![]() ![]() The early 70’s psychodelia vibe oozes forth like a hippy’s lava lamp dancing in the corner. The drums slam in with a slow groove as the tune takes shape. This valve amp is designed to blow the bloody doors off night after night, with both its ‘Clean’ and ‘Bluespower’ channels. ‘Hard Wired’ is up next, recognisable by its insane intro of sonic delight, as Jared’s fingers fly around the neck, screams, howls and dirty licks sing from his Signature Blackstar Amp setup, a collaboration born in 2019 with the release of the JJN-20, and now the update JJN-20MK11 version, signature amp. ‘Down the Drain’ follows on with Jared singing from the heart, the pounding of the skins from Dennis slams hard as we get a quick flurry of notes from Jared’s magical fingers, the callouses getting a good shave as he stands front and centre, his guitar lodged in his crotch ‘Zakk Wylde’ style as he rips scorching lick after scorching lick to a crowd that know what they like. This opening track has a familiarity about it that builds with a chugging riff into a sonic attack of pure JJN deliciousness. Throughout the three releases there has been a growth in Jared’s song-writing ability, previously seen as a foil for his outstanding fretwork. The lights come on as the band move forward and into ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ from the third JJN, and self-titled album, released earlier this year, and for sale at the merch desk. In front of his trademark ‘Blackstar Amps’ Jared gets his fingers lit up with a quick noodle. On time, he and the band, Dennis Holm on drums and Diego Edsel on bass, ripped jeans and truckers cap, walk onto the darkened stage to cheers from the already sizable crowd. Having seen him seven times already I know he’s going to destroy the opening slot. With hair whipping and teeth flashing like a joint advert for shampoo and toothpaste, this genial young guitarist has carved out a niche following for his frenzied, no holds ‘Blues Power’ shows. This guitar genius, from East Troy, Wisconsin, came to light after he left his home town and travelled to the bright lights where he entered a Gibson Les Paul Tribute Contest and slayed everyone one with his high energy, pick-less playing. This is great to see as the support act is the amazing mad axeman ‘JARED JAMES NICHOLS’, the bastard love child of Zakk Wylde and Ted Nugent. After a wee while the hall starts to fill up, and the fans keep coming, its early doors on a sunny Saturday evening, the bands not due on for another half an hour and we are ‘bumping’ full. The venue looks enormous when its empty, the VIP’s have all but disappeared in the hall as I set my kit up over in Tog corner. Getting in was a breeze so thank you Peter Noble and Phil Jaurigui. I’ve been told there is a tight allocation for the tour so I’m not surprised he’s travelled so far to catch this supergroup and the superb support. He’s down from Scotland for a few days and managed to get a pass to shoot tonight. I chat to a fellow tog who I’ve never seen at RC previously. ![]() Joining the VIP queue, I’m quickly ushered inside to await my pass at the closed box office. Review & Photography by Manny Manson for MPMĪfter making my way into Nottingham, I get to the venue to see a generous queue has beaten me to it. 2 days ago URNE release ‘The Burden’ + video.2 days ago PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS – announce new album ‘Kings Of The Asylum’ + reveal video for first single ‘Schizophrenia’.1 day ago SEVENDUST release new single/video for Holy Water.1 day ago Calgary’s tech death maestros Widow’s Peak unleash vicious new single The Worming Hour!.16 hours ago Gig Review : Chris Holmes – Mean Man The 65 Tour With guests Kaine Patriot – Home of Rock, Crumlin, Wales.15 hours ago Gig Review : Download Festival, Day 3.14 hours ago Joe Cassidy Chrysalis Award Launched To Support Emerging NI Artist | Winner Announced at the Northern Ireland Music Prize 2023. ![]() 14 hours ago HOLDING ABSENCE – release video for lovesick ballad ‘Honey Moon’.13 hours ago ELECTRIC BOYS break free on new single/video “Domestic Blitz”.13 hours ago HELL’S ADDICTION RELEASES SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “SCREAM YOUR NAME”.13 hours ago Ayron Jones releases hugely acclaimed new album today.12 hours ago Bristol’s experimental rockers My Octopus Mind reveal groove-soaked new single ‘Moving Slow’. ![]()
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