RedTower [Live Review – ACM, Guildford, 7/8/14]
Here’s how to spot a professional band:
1) They throw themselves into their performance from note one, needing next to no time to get into it.
2) They make you want to move the moment they start playing. Your body tells you that you’re in the presence of greatness before your brain does.
3) Their playing is airtight, every instrument blending together flawlessly – and what’s more, it all looks effortless.
4) Their songs are performed with such passion and intensity that you cannot look away.
5) They actively communicate with each other onstage. Nobody is shut away in their own little bubble.
6) The band in question put in the effort regardless of audience size, venue, or time of day.
Even if I’d never heard of RedTower, Natassja Saliba, Rob Chapman, Rabea Massaad, Ben Minal, or Dave Hollingworth (the latter of whom were taking a break from recording Dorje’s debut album to session here), I’d have been in no doubt as to their calibre from the moment this low-key late afternoon showcase started. RedTower are more than a professional band – they represent a level of excellence to which all other bands should aspire, regardless of genre. More than anything, this kind of performance can best be described as generous; RedTower give everything they have, and happily share their talents with their audience regardless of how big the room is.
If you’re a rock or metal fan, RedTower are now your new favourite band. It’s best to just accept that and get involved via the links below. If you’re a gigging musician, pay attention to RedTower and its members. These guys have a lot to offer – and they’re just getting started.
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