Seven Story Down - Forum, Tunbridge Wells - Saturday 30th December 2006

This was an unexpected last gig of the year, at the Forum in Tunbridge Wells. Seven Story Down are a local band, but one that have been making decent strides into the national market - with gigs all around the south of England, and good interest from some fairly big record labels.

When they first came on stage, I was amazed at how young they looked, in particular the singer, who looked like he would struggle to get into the venue as a paying punter! Always a good sign, that a young band are already holding their own, and very encouraging for Tunbridge Wells music, that the kids are writing songs and playing gigs.

Seven Story Down as a band seemed to be well-organised and pretty tight, and had a good few decent songs, many of which would not have looked at all out of place if played by a touring act here. Radio Song in particular seemed to get a great reception from the audience, and in general the band seemed to be carrying the gig off very well indeed.

That was my first time with this particular Tunbridge Wells band, but they seem like one to watch, so I will look out for them in future gigs. I would not be surprised if a record deal isn't far away for them, as they have the songs and performance ability needed to impress a passing record exec.