<MP3> Sound clip: The Hub Radio boys take it to the streets for round-ups, reactions and interviews.

Interviews with LadyHawk and Primary One.

<MP3> Sound clip: The Hub Radio girls take it to the streets with an inteview from the Teenagers and Cheeky Cheeky and the Nosebleeds.

Example: Carling Academy

A complete surprise for me, I was not expecting this in the slightest. Example sauntered onto the stage with the confidence of a pro, although the early slot and small crowd didn’t help, Example still played them well and got them moving. The rapping itself was all on point and the bass added some rich sounds to compliment some excellent DJ work. With a stage presence rivalled by Kanye West, this young artist would be a fool to give up the live scene. A welcome start to this year’s festival, every spectator left the gig buzzing.

Alex Bright, Adam Tubb

The Teenagers: Carling Academy

The academy was packed out for these indie rockers from France, however there live show tonight does nothing for their apparent growing reputation. The front man was ridiculously static, seemingly awkward with no energy, he could probably do with some dance lessons. However after a slow start with no crowd interaction The Teenagers seemed to pick up and started to give the crowd something by inviting some die hard fans onto the stage and gave them a microphone. However this was the only good point of their performance and the early leavers and motionless crowd summed it up. The Teenagers certainly do not live up to their first single promise, but still the second best band to come out of France!

Adam Tubb, Alex Bright

Frank Turner: Carling Academy

An unfortunately early set for the folky ex-million dead front man, but he is still as energetic as ever, with sweat falling over the stage and the unfortunate fans at the barriers. Frank Turner was truly magnificent, with some fantastic sing-a-longs which went down particularly well, a nice change from some of the other bands that had previously graced the Academy stage. All in all a great gig, sure to get big with a packed festival season ahead for him.

Adam Tubb

Primary One: Thekla

Pulling shapes and gurning their way onto the stage, Primary One look full of beans and ready to party! The Thekla has a playful atmosphere as the trio set sail with a barrage of synths, 80’s basslines and infectious lyrics. By the end of each song you find yourself blissfully chanting away while foot tapping and body popping amongst the sozzled punters. Sample galore, the set continues with some heavy beats. Primary One pulled off a tight and uplifting set, seriously one to look out for!

Rob Green

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly: Carling Academy

After a 45 minute wait, a very enthusiastic Sam Duckworth gets on stage and the crowd goes crazy: The band look happy to be in Bristol and start the gig with one of his classics. The fans sing along and Sam is running all over the stage with joy. The trumpeter pulled out a stunning performance even if people only had eyes for Sam. ‘The Chronicles of the Bohemian Teenager Pt. 2’ roars out of the Carling Academy and the venue is grooving like the next day didn’t exist. After a quick chat with the crowd, Sam gets back to what he does best and produces an excellent performance. Let’s hope Get Cape Wear Cape Fly grace Bristol with their presence again soon.

Chris Sidoux

Rosie Oddie: The Louisiana

When Rosie comes onstage most would expect from her appearance just another mediocre KT Tunstall or Amy MacDonald wannabe, but how wrong we were!

As soon as she starts singing, we realise she is very different and original! With some obvious ska and reggae influences, the band backing her are clearly extremely talented individuals and most definitely a very tight group. Rosie’s voice is reminiscent to that of a commercial coco-rosie, bizarrely! With lots of energy and playing to a packed room, there will be a lot more to come from this talented musician, famous bird watching father or not!

Adam Tubb

Still to come; Pencil Toes, LadyHawke, Chrome Hoof and Metronomy.

More interviews, reviews and photos are on there way!