I'm pleased to say first RTYD Acoustic Afternoon on Sunday at The Libertine, went really well. The staff at the venue were pleased too. The roasts went down a treat and the beers were flowing, so that's all good for business.There was a good turnout, and all four acts were interesting and entertaining in their own way. Easy Medium Hard played acoustic and electric guitars, and used glockenspiels, an accordion and a big Muff guitar pedal to embellish their angst-ridden love songs. Michael Caines' songs were as witty as fans of Spirit of Play would expect, he even auditioned a couple of new songs for his fellow band members who had come out to support him. I particularly enjoyed his song about Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
John Rigby passionately strummed his way through a set which combined his own post-punk tinged compositions and a couple of covers including a cover of Bob Marley's Redemption Song. Warren Meneely, accompanied by friend Roy played both electric and acoustic guitar and sang his heart out through a set that included nice cover ofJapan's Ghosts.
Next stop, the Dublin Castle tonight.
