Roadhog
Cheshire
Cheese,
Frodsham
16.4.16
Roadhog – North West
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Roadhog-Classic-Rock-Band
Genre: Classic Rock Band
Once
again Roadhog found themselves playing at the homely pub the Cheshire Cheese,
where the atmosphere is always welcoming and the people very friendly. But sadly
due to a large festival being held in Helsby, there wasn’t as many people at
the Cheese as usual, however, the people who were in attendance had a good
night and enjoyed what was on offer.
Advertising Roadhog at the Cheshire Cheese
Kev and Graham
Graham and Neil
Neil
Kev
Neil
Kev and Neil
Kev and Graham during the last moments of Born to be Wild!
The
Cheshire Cheese is now under new management and Roadhog pulled out all the stops, delivering a solid two hour set
with even an extra track thrown in at the end.
What
you get with Roadhog is the full
package, as Graham the band’s vocalists stated to the lively crowd, “What you
get with us is abuse, swearing and a lot more besides!” The ‘more besides’ is
offered in the shape of some classic rock tracks from the past.
The
band started off with a less heavy set first and then progressed to a heavier set
in the second half, which incorporated War Pigs, Cold Sweat and Ace of Spades.
The
guys haven’t had much chance to fit in a practice within the four weeks since
their last gig, due to two of the members Neil and Baz being in other bands, but nobody would have guessed as they dished out some superb
entertainment and really rocked the crowd not only with their music but with
their quirky banter too! As people couldn’t contain themselves and headed for
the dance floor, (not that it is a large one) and proceeded to throw some
shapes like sardines in a can!
Roadhog
always include the crowd and get them fired up. Everyone gets caught up in the
moment, even the band members don’t get off lightly, and especially poor Kev,
and not to mention Neil - but it is all done in a light hearted vein and now
expected, from anyone who has seen the band on previous occasions.
Roadhog
brought the past back to life last night and touched on some superb tracks that
piqued the interest of the small crowd that had gathered to see them and nailed
the set superbly!
For
anyone who hasn’t seen Roadhog live,
it is recommended for not only some superb sounds of the 70’s through to the
80’s although when the banter ensues, everyone gets involved, pushing the
entertainment value to new levels and last night was no exception!
The
band delivered Mistreated and War Pigs to perfection. Exploring a good array of
mixed tracks with raw emotion and atmosphere. There is something for everyone
to get involved in and enjoy! From the skittish Word up! To the more serious
and arresting tracks such as The Green Manalishi, Paranoid and the tumultuous Forever.
Roadhog are
veterans of the stage and proved it once again as they weaved their tapestry of
magic and hypnotic swagger to a small but well responsive audience.
Members:
Graham Lee – Vocals
Kev McGinn – Guitar
Neil Humphrey – Bass
Barry Lowe - Drums
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Special Thanks to:
Thanks
to Jane Craig for the company, Cathy for her valued input, the
friendly Cheshire Cheese staff and to the dedicated friends of the band who
added to the input to a thoroughly entertaining evening, and of course to the guys themselves - Roadhog - Graham, Kev, Neil and Barry who brought together a stunning
set.
Oggy (Graham) showing the effects of being in a well established rock band!
