Echoes Of The Bunnymen Vs Unknown Pleasures

When some pals got together to pay musical homage the remarkable work of Echo and the Bunnymen recently (seasoned players from excellenct name bands though they were themselves natch) little did they suspect the media whirlwind that would ensue? actual Bunnyman and six string psychedelicist supreme Will Sergeant stumbled upon said unassuming Preston show and suitably stunned pronounced Echoes of the Bunnymen the Greatest Tribute Band In The World Ever?or something like that, with apologies to Bill Drummond. Let?s just say he was very impressed and went on the BBC a couple of times to say so. Then Bunnymen bass ace Les Pattinson followed suit?so there we have it, just like that Echoes of the Bunnymen are the official, approved tribute band to Liverpool?s alternative Fab Four. Now it seems Mac is lined up to attend the next one?So tonight is definitely not to be missed, for all fans of that fabulous Bunnymen body of work. Come On Down? Unknown Pleasures ? Back in the day of course the Bunnymen supported Joy Division a number of times, never vice versa, but this is the whacky and wonderful world of tribute bands and tonight Matthew Unknown Pleasures are Joy Division a little earlier in the programme than normal . Sourcing material from both excellent JD albums and attendant singles, these fine chaps have become Dublin Castle regulars over the years, eschewing a slick, uber polished take on the band for a raw and punky reading that really floats our boat. This is the way? All this and Rob Sekula too! What can we say, local hero Rob has recently enjoyed something of a glowing critical reappraisal for his fab ?80s/?90s psych pop indie shoe gaze marvels 14 Iced Bears..and he?s back writing new material and performing live shows, both full band and solo. Wonderful to have him open tonight?s amazing event. You should be Falling Backwards to arrive in time for Rob?s set? Once Echoes Of the Bunnymen have taken us Over The Wall don?t worry, the fun is Non Stop?after 11pm DJs We Got Killers will don their long overcoats and play a suitably post punk into early eighties indie set prior to zapping off on to whatever disco, rave, funk or reggae dancefloor filling tangents do the do and keep you dancing til the wee hours.