A Bass player and friend Luis asked me to take some shots of a tribute band that he plays in. I must confess that the music is heavier than I normally listen to but gave it a go.

The venue was The Layton formally the Layton Institute, this should have given me a clue as to what I would find. It looked a big venue from the outside and I skipped in just before kick off. I pushed open the door and found myself transported to The Phoenix Club without MR Potter. The oversized bar had 3 customers and they are now all looking at me. I see a door with the gig poster on it head for it at a slight run and up a flight of stairs into a large venue with stage, balcony, bar, gig Followers and Luis.

The room is a great gig venue and Luis is ready to go. I say a quick hello to the other band members and get ready to shoot them. 

The Metaleeka band played a great set with some of their loyal fans almost playing as well on their air guitars. They played all the classics and had an audience sing along to seek and destroy. The night finished with a punk song 'So What'.

If this is your kind of music this is your kind of band and worth checking out.

Thanks to Luis and the band for inviting me and to the Layton for their hospitality. This is a great venue and don't be put of by the entrance

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