I think one of my favourite jobs last year was working on the Degree Show video, it gave me a chance to really see all the work and led to interviewing some of the students for this here blog, some I knew already and other were completely new faces. Anyway, Callum Kellie has been a busy lad again documenting some of the pre Degree Show build up and has produced this excellent little teaser for the main event. You can actually get a nice glimpse into life at Grays via the Grays Youtube channel which seems to be getting up dated fairly regular. Anyway, less than 2 weeks to go before the Degree Show 2012 opens to the public so be sure to get the dates in your diary!
Secret (Not so Secret) Dweller / Katerwaul Gig at Project Slogan!
A secret gig but I don't think it was much of a secret. Twol very highly regarded Aberdonian bands, Dweller were up first with their thrashy, high low mix of emo hardcore? I don't really know why you need to pigeonhole bands or come up with some kind of witty statement to describe them but these boys like to speed it up and slow it down akin to Sonic Youth or even Slint but with some intense vocals. Whether on the main stage or in your front room I think these boys will give you the same show, 100% in your face! And Tom's guitar antics gave me a good laugh, I didn't realise the wee man could rock out like that! Katerwaul were the main act of the night, getting some last minute practice in before their big support slot with The Unwinding Hours ! I'd seen Tim's old band a few time's but this was my first Katerwaul experience. I felt really bad because Tim's mac had been stolen with his visuals on it, but luckily I had a dvd player with me & he had ...
