A little over four years ago, The Shed Project didn’t even exist. Since that time they’ve released a debut album and played a number of sold out shows in and around Bolton. Last night they ventured further afield and headlined the iconic Water Rats in London and delivered a defining set that will live long in the memory of those who were there.
The gig felt like a celebration and really showcased the bands popularity and their capacity to bring together a number of Twitter new music community. The band themselves seemed determined to enjoy moment of playing the iconic venue and threw absolutely everything into the gig.
Playing to an expectant and partisan crowd, they kicked off the night with If You Know You Know, the Bolton 5-piece rattled through songs from their debut album The Curious Mind of A Common Man? Including their debut single Livin (see a clip below)
Across the set they played My Life, raucous unreleased track The Crowdpleaser, Don’t Wait For No One, Lucky Number and Amsterdam which drew one of the biggest song alongs of the night.
Their latest single, If You’re Getting Busy (you‘re Getting Better) was a powerful moment and you really could have heard a pin drop: it’s great that The Shed Project continue to shine a light on mental health and addiction issues.
In the build up to the gig, frontman Roy promised plenty of surprises and they did exactly that. The legendary MC Tunes was invited on stage to perform reworked versions of his tunes Only Rhyme That Bites and What Time Is It? which carried on the party atmosphere.
Further surprises ensured with a superb cover of The Rolling Stones iconic single Jumpin’ Jack Flash, which was sung back word for word, ahead of their regular play of The Stone Roses Made of Stone, which left every single person with one last chance to dance and ensured they left on a real high having thoroughly enjoyed the bands electrifying 90 minutes.
Friend was a personal highlight and sounded more punkier and faster than on record and went down a storm. With it’s relatable lyrics, it’s easy to see why The Shed Project are so relatable.
The Shed Project delivered a fantastic set, which ensured everyone in the audience had a great night. As demonstrated on their rants at the Tory’s they couldn’t give a dam what anyone thinks and will do it on their own terms.
The gig was thrilling and entertaining and was everything that I’d hoped for and more. Getting to see The Shed Project live for the first time was definitely worth the wait. They are a band that well and truly on the rise and well worth checking out!
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