In the eight years The Blackout have been a band they have faced their fair share of ups and downs, from differences with record companies to headlining festivals. Whatever is going on with the band it does not alter the fact that they never fail to put on an energetic show.
Performing at The Garage on Sauchiehall Street on April 5th, The Blackout added to Glasgow’s music scene by bringing a bit of rock to the venue.
The band didn’t just spend their day in Glasgow getting ready for the show however. Arriving a day early they partied hard in the clubs of Glasgow with vocalist Sean smith having to explain to his fans when he appeared on stage with a slightly beaten up face, that he had drank far too much the night before and was so rock and roll that he collapsed, forgot he had hands and therefore his face met the concrete. They also had a signing during the day of their show at HMV on Buchanan Street which was so well attended it ran an hour longer than it was supposed to.
The show itself was full of fun with typical onstage banter between the six band members. Playing old favourites to the crowd, as well as songs from their new album ‘Hope’ which came out Monday the 4th of April The Blackout catered to their older fans as along with the new.
The party didn’t stop as soon as the show did. The Garage advertised to be holding the official aftershow party with an exclusive DJ set from the Blackout themselves. With good music and a chance to meet the Blackout a good night was to be had by fans.
The Blackout is a band I only became aware of in the last year or so. I first heard one of their songs on Radio1 and thought it was good but never looked it up or downloaded it. It’s not usually the type of music I would listen to so never really thought I’d like any more of their songs. However I went along to the Kerrang! tour when it came to Glasgow and they were one of the support bands. They were so much fun and knew exactly how to get the crowd excited. I saw them once again supporting another band and had an equally good time. When they released their headline tor I know I wanted to go!
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