ALUNAH @ The Varsity. Thursday 3rd June 2010

Ok. Lets get something straight. There is a differance between being 'shocked' and being 'astonished.'

At hearing the recent news that 'Big Ron, infamous quote; "he is what is known in some schools as a lazy thick n****r," Atkinson' had been inducted into the League Managers Association's Hall of Fame,  we were shocked. At realising that Gee Brown's saying goodbye would lead to Cameron and Clegg introducing us to the 'Con' 'Dem' nation, we were unashameably shocked. At watching midlands combo rock band 'Alunah' perform live at The Varsity in Wolverhampton? Astonished!!!

Sophie and the guys have a busy schedule ahead with gigs across the Midlands and down south in the big city. And when you can produce the kind of  dark and tasty muso vibes that this band do, being in demand is one of the last things you need to concern yourself about. Getting gigs just cannot be a problem for Alunah. Getting decent worthwhile gigs, well that may be another story.

For now let's focus on the positives. Imagine, you are stood on a rock overlooking a mighty waterfall. When you take a closer look you notice that the water is blackcurrant dark and emenating an exotic alluring aroma. "Would it be safe to dive in ?", you ask yourself. Then someone pushes you over the edge.

By the time we had realised what the Alunah experience was all about we were already in above our heads, drifting like seaweed just beneath the surface of the liquorice black Alunah waves. As helpless as we were there was no coming up for air. We didn't want to come up for air. We thought we could breath under water. And we did, drawing in and savouring the lush dark sweetness through open mouths and expanded nostrils. 'In An Ancient Land,' "yes", 'Call of Avernus', "Yes", 'Eternal Sea' "YES!!!" Alunah have some truly fantastic songs and within moments of meeting the band you realise that they love what they do and there's every chance that you will too.

                                                                    

Now as you know, the Bandzine is not a collection of rocket scientists and we are not particularly overflowing in the skills and knowledge department, but it doesn't take an awful lot of mental arithmatic to recognise a dud promotion when we see one. And that's a real shame ~ especially for all of the talented musos in attendance. The Varsity is a likeable live muso venue that, on this occassion fell well short of being anywhere near to bagging the bragging rights for being the hottest ticket in town. "Where are all the people?", one muso lover was heard to exclaim, "next door in the 'Gals & Geezers: Bingers On The Pull  Convention", we reply. Its a bizarre situation but not one that bands such as Alunah will have much time to ponder over. All that they can and should do is exactly what they do do...turn up, plug in and blow our minds!!! Lead vocalist Sophie is a muso phenomena and someone that the Bandzine would pay to interview (or atleast be tempted to).

Like we said earlier, 'Astonishing!!!'

Magic Moments: A front row seat and a signed CD on the same night. Cool!!!

Moments of Madness: Four packets of Walkers on the trot is never a good sign! What was he thinking!?!