{"id":3202,"date":"2021-08-06T15:25:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T15:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eitc.elvisintheclouds.co.uk\/eitc\/?p=3202"},"modified":"2021-08-06T15:45:44","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T15:45:44","slug":"dodgy-050821","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eitc.elvisintheclouds.co.uk\/eitc\/dodgy-050821\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgy – The Half Moon Putney – 050821"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
(faint electrical crackling)\u2026\nHello\u2026\n\n(louder electrical crackling)\u2026<\/em>\nIs anyone out there?...\n\n(loud b<\/em>eeping and white noise)\u2026\nBegin transmission\u2026\n\nIf anyone can hear this message, we are attempting to find a way back\u2026\n\nA couple of years ago we encountered a sub-space anomaly which sent us through a rift in space\/time to an alternate dimension. Here we found an exact replica of Earth, its development appears to have taken the same path as our own sweet home up to a point of approximately 2019 - Around the time the meteor struck our Earth - forcing us all to work together to ensure the survival of humanity. \n\nThis alternate Earth didn\u2019t get struck by the meteor. They have been experiencing instead a more fractured path of events. As a consequence of rampant consumerism and a misplaced drive for acquisition of wealth; misinformation, propaganda and overpopulation begat a dystopian isolationist existence where gathering and human contact were prohibited. But the human spirit is strong \u2013 the natural survival instinct and compassion have prevailed, bringing people back to people. Just yesterday a small team of us were sent on an away mission to Putney in Southwest London to witness this remarkable phenomenon\u2026<\/em>\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
With caution we entered the edifice known as The Half Moon. Wherein we encountered a gathering of convivial pioneers here to witness the rebirth of Live Music\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Enter stage right Dodgy the advanced guard in this musical renaissance\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clearly pleased to be back in business, Dodgy proceeded to deliver sonic delight with good humour and aplomb to the delight of the capacity audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The band were tight, delivering finely crafted pop gems with apparent ease. After some good-natured banter with the sound crew some niggles with the bands monitoring system were quickly ironed out \u2013 not that you\u2019d have known \u2013 the sound out front was superb!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clarity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All elements\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Effortless skilful drumming \u2013 check!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonorous melodic bass \u2013 check!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silky smooth acoustic guitar \u2013 check!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soaring stratospheric Stratocaster \u2013 check!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sweet vocal harmonies \u2013 check!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add to this the keyboards\/trombone courtesy of Graham which provided a sonic layer that helped knit together these elements of the band to great effect \u2013 everyone needs a Graham! In addition to a Graham, Dodgy also appeared to be in possession of a fully functioning Martin Clunes, who quipped – “The only way to defeat the menace of C*v*d is with sustained guitar solos” which gets my vote!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In summary tonight saw a perfect blend of upbeat pop infused with some sweetly melancholic psychedelic leanings born from a seemingly instinctual\/innate grasp of melodic composition\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most haunting melody award goes to – If You’re Thinking of Me – sublime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well Dodgy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A tonic for jaded \/ weary souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
End transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EiTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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