Good Bye to High Nines Hello to Feed the Kid

The gig was held in Academy 3 which I like as it as has good sound and more than 1 light!
I had seen one of the bands before and seen the name of the headline band quite a few times. I smiled at the lady on the reception desk and requested my photo pass only to be told a polite version of your names not down! Thankfully a revised list appeared and I was issued the wristband of photo happiness. 
I went into the hall and smiled and chatted with security staff next to the pit. If any security staff read this I think you are all wonderful. I'm sorry that I can't always count to three when you tell me it's first three songs only. I'm sure that it was a long intro and not 2 songs. 
 

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The venue was already looking full and the first band took to the stage. I had not heard of the first band on. Hotspur Press played a great set with a couple of memorable elated acoustic numbers. The lead singer has a great voice which was enjoyable to listen too. They also played some more rock numbers to show off their versatility but it was the slower numbers that really impressed me.
They finished their set and took the time to say hello to their fans the number of which I'm sure had increased after this performance. They also handed out copies of a 6 track CD which is a favourite in the car at the moment. Well done boys professional start to finish.
 

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The second band are called Second Hand Guns. I'm now concerned that I may be getting special branch knocking on my door to ask questions after google searches for the band resulted in some very strange results.
Again another solid set with skilled musicians and good songs.
 

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It was a strange night for High Nines as they had announced that this was to be their last gig together. I had seen them before and listened to their tracks a lot. Despite the obvious emotion they played all their great tracks and smashed a classic cover for their final song. 
It may just be me but their was a long look into the crowd from the lead singer at the end of a couple of the tracks. There must have been some real mixed emotions.
I know that some of the friends of the band are feeling sad about the end of the nines but I'm sure that the members will be back on stage in some role soon. 
All the best for the future boys and keep in touch.
 

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Feed the Kid great band name and obviously popular by the size of the crowd at the gig. The lead singer had a slight Russell Brand appearance but thankfully was better to watch and I understood his words. They played a confident set with many of the songs being song back at them from the crowd. They already have a good following and Im sure it will increase with gigs like this.

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Thanks to Manchester Academy for the hospitality.

Thanks to the bands for a great performance.

Thanks to Scruff of the Neck promotions for a great night.