The event began at 7.30 in the Lounge Bar with alternative instrumental band Talons. Throughout their performance you could feel a sense of urgency and drive within their music which somehow manages to feel soothing and harsh both at the same time. What they combine together is music that makes you feel, and in a live environment such as this you were able to feel the raw power that comes with this band. They were truly incredible.
Moving on to the White Room, where Oxford band Ute were preparing to go on. Ute are a trio from Oxford that are rapidly gaining popularity; having already played the main stage at Truck Festival as well as sharing a stage with musical giants Supergrass. Their set consisted of beautifully crafted folk songs that told stories old and new, and captured the hearts of the crowd.
Back in the Lounge Bar we were joined by another trio, this time in the form of local High Wycombe band Book Club. They might look young, but don't be fooled this band are full of fast ferocious indie riffs and catchy lyrics that will definitely get you moving your feet.
Moving on into the White Room again, and we’re already at the halfway stage of the night. This time we were joined by another Oxford band, in the form of Dusty and the Dreaming Spires. Evolving out of Goldrush in early 2009, DADS consist of the Bennett Brothers Robin (aka Dusty) and Joe along with Growler and Mike. The band says that what they create is 'music that fuses the warmth and energy of west-coast America with the spirit and heritage of their home town', and they're not wrong. Their performance was relaxed and inviting, and managed to be beautiful and simple without being boring. This is such an exciting band and definitely one to keep your eyes on.
For the final time the busy crowd headed back into the Lounge Bar where we welcomed London band Dry the River. Their set was quick and simple, but still magical and enchanting as they performed a handful of their songs to an eager and very excited crowd. Their best song was by far 'History Book', and they left the stage to a rowdy applause and shouts of 'encore' from their diehard fans.
As everyone moved into the White Room, where they would stay now until the end, the crowd expanded and moved to the front for the band that quite a lot of people were most excited to see (including me!) Stornoway, who are rather oddly made up of an ornithologist, a rusty Russian translator, and a South African brotherhood, (who have never actually been to their namesake) are an indie-folk band that throws together all the usual traits that make up your typical indie band. But when you add in trumpets a violin and a whole lot of magic, what you get is a big orchestral sound over sweet lyrics that make some of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Their set was amazing, a band I would definitely recommend going to see. They are embarking on their very own headlining tour in February...Make sure not to miss it!
As the night drew to a close, there was only one band remaining. Quite a shift in the genres of music we had been treated to across the course of the night I think you'll agree. But the audience remained excited as they waited for heavy rock band Pulled Apart By Horses to jump onto the stage. With song titles such as 'I Punched A Lion In The Throat', and 'High Five Swan Dive Nose Dive', I wasn't really sure what to expect but they were actually
very good. They had a fiery energy, and seemed to like climbing a lot, as for quite a while they tried to scale the 10ft sound system! After being coaxed down by security their next trick was to jump in amongst the crowd and get them to join in with his ferocious dancing. At this point I got a drink spilt on me and I decided to go home, but overall PABH were a fun and feisty way to end what had been an immensely successful night.Truck has year after year been an amazing experience, and if you're a music lover like me it's definitely a night for you.
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