The Underground lineup is never predictable and on this show we had everything from poppunk to Chicago blues with a runaway Train and The FBI throwing in an appearance.The poppunk element was provided by Senseless,who are Raymond(vocals),Kenny (guitar),Yuren (guitar)and Silim(drums).They are a young band still trying to find their sound.They started the set in jangly indiepop style but then changed direction on their next song to a more intense,upbeat emo style.The band played a good opening set and I wish the red rain hadn't deterred more people from showing up to give them some support.
F.B.I.(Firebirdinternational are an explosive mixture of high energy,classic rock and punk with some metal and hip hop thrown in too!Cain on vocals has an excellent voice for the material and he also won over the local audience with his Cantonese, although almost upstaged by the extrovert bass player,Jerald! FBI have definitely found their sound and it's it's a kickass one!By the end of the set ,the whole of the Cavern was jumping!
The Train are an excellent local band who don't indulge in onstage craziness but just let the music speak.They play an exciting,fast -paced blues-based rock .I just feel that they need to work on the songs more,get a better balance between vocals and instruments and they could be much stronger live.The band write great songs with catchy hooks and some great playing on lead guitar.Even though the songs have titles like'Disco Suicide'they're an upbeat,cool but moody band.
The Train live at The Cavern
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Henry Chung
It has to be said that musically this band were miles ahead of the others in their playing techniques but it also made me wonder whether it was a good choice to be on the same bill as new,inexperienced bands.Of course they are a great band but there are other bands just starting out who need the slot much more.and,lets face it,these guys are understandably not short of gigs around town.Having said that, by the end of their set there was lots of crazy dancing going on so they got a lot of love from the audience..A great band,conducted with charm and assurance by Henry Chung,featuring two excellent lead guitarists,bass,saxophone and drums(I hope I didn't miss out anyone!).An excellent band just maybe not the best choice to headline an indie show.