Face Of Cheam

Thunder, the south London rockers according to Time Out, did a one off acoustic show at Mayfair's Hard Rock Cafe last night. Having failed to get on the guest list we decided to queue early and having turned up at six found ourselves second in the queue. An hour later we were in the basement area of the building confronted of having to pay £3.25 for a pint of Fosters. A few recognizable Thunder followers were in the audience (including Guildford's rock chick!) and after a pleasant but not very memorable set by two of The Ryes, the band waded through the crowd and took the stage. Being acoustic it obviously wasn't the most rocky sound but good to hear songs in a different style. Interestingly only half of the eight songs were played on the last tour. Danny, the singer was in a jovial mood accepting drinks from the audience and as always, encouraging participation. Luke's guitar playing was very good too, despite the distinct possibility he had been in the pub for a few hours beforehand as he passed us queuing up exiting the venue. They ended with 'I Love You More Than Rockn'Roll' which perhaps was the only one that didn't work in the acoustic environment. A short set allowed time for a mini pub crawl of Shepherd's Market an area I'm told, reknown for working girls. A bizarre sight in the King's Arms saw a possible girl refused three successive £10 notes by the barman as she bought a round for two elder gentlemen. Surprinsingly he said her £50 note was ok!

Set - Stand Up / Amy's On The Run / I'm Dreaming Again / Higher Ground / River Of Pain / Lowlife In High Places / Everybody Wants Her / I Love You More Than RocknRoll