Two things I noticed when entering The Orchard, firstly it reminded me of a school auditorium (with comfortable seats) and secondly the crowd was off a "mature" age. Neither of this put me off and I was determined to have a good time, and boy did I enjoy myself. As I mentioned these 2 bands were cover bands playing the hits of Marc Bolan (of T Rex) and David Bowie. First up were Aladdinsane who played Bowie songs mainly from 1969-74. The singer dressed like Bowie from this period and certainly sounded like him. Among the songs they played were 'Space Oddity', 'Starman', 'John I'm only dancing', 'Changes', 'Ziggy Stardust','Jean Genie', 'Diamond Dogs', and 'Heroes'. By their final song of 'Rebel Rebel', most people were up off their seats. Thoroughly entertaining and great musicians keeping true to the originals. However my only complaint was that the guitar was not loud enough!
If I thought Aladdinsane were good, T*Rextasy blew them away. Not only were they LOUD, they looked the part especially the Marc Bolan lookalike. They too were excellent musicians. Starting off with '20th Century Boy', they proceeded to play 'Telegram Sam', 'Metal Guru', 'Children of the Revolution', 'I love to Boogie' 'Solid Gold Easy Action' and finishing with 'Get It On'. Suffice to say I spent the whole of their set dancing and playing air guitar! For each band I didn't get their names but you can certainly find them on the net.
I later found out that T*Rextasy will be playing the Islington O2 Academy on 17th September 2011. If you are a fan of T-Rex go and see them, you will not be disappointed. You will certainly see me there.
