Green BuzzardThe hype is real. After arriving 15 minutes before Green Buzzard were due to go on stage for the first time ever the Civic was already filled to the brim; getting a drink before the boys started was virtually impossible, as was moving any closer to the front of the stage.
Green Buzzard smashed out their first song and immediately everyone was into it. They deliver that kind of music that you don’t have to know or recognise to enjoy. As they wrapped up the first track, bassist Huw Feral signalled the thumbs up to frontman Patrick Harrowsmith indicating that he could already tell this gig was going well. It is safe to say, however, that the venue could not adequately support the event. Those trapped at the back of the venue couldn’t see shit, the sunken dancefloor was not big enough for the crowd drawn and the sound quality at the sides of the venue was second to that experienced by the punters standing in the middle.
Green Buzzard delivered a set of indie-rock with a hint of Brit-pop, and the crowd lapped up every song; there were no slumps in their set and the band were incredibly tight considering their lack of practice in public. As they played Zoo Fly, many punters were singing along. A mosh pit had formed and it looked pretty rough and fun in there. Despite playing well Green Buzzard had minimal interaction with the crowd in between songs and ended their set quite abruptly. Building rapport with the crowd would work in their favour for future gigs. The question now is whether Green Buzzard have that unique something that other I Oh You signed bands have. Only time will tell and we are sure you will all be there to check the buzz out for yourselves.
