Alt. Cardiff caught up with Them Dead Beats, the first of the musical acts to kick off the new jazz and blues nights at Gwdihŵ.
Drummer Rhys Thomas Gallivan gives us a taste of what’s to come:
“We’re a mix of blues, punk and rock & roll. We enjoy the old rock & roll of the 50s and the 60s, along with New York punk, which is basically rock & roll, but has a dirtier sound.
“The Sonics are a big influence for us, a relatively unknown garage band from the 60s. And Tom Waits, of course, which you can probably tell from listening to our lead singer.
“The gig on 12 of November will be our first at Gwdihŵ, but we’ve been to a few nights there, and its top notch; wicked bands, for cheap too. It’s probably my favourite venue in Cardiff.
“At a gig we want everyone to go crazy, people bundled together, doing their own thing. We want people to dance. As long as people move, we’re happy.”
Have a listen to Them Dead Beats at their facebook page.
Take a look at some photos of Them Dead Beats in action, courtesy of Zoe Jellyman.
Alternative music venue Gwdihŵ are set to re-launch their monthly jazz night, in an attempt to attract a more diverse audience.
The jazz nights have been Gwdihŵ’s longest running series, held for over two years. Previously showcasing classic jazz acts, the re-launch will incorporate both jazz and blues acts, with a smattering of hip hop and punk in the mix.
The first band to re-launch the series is Barry trio Them Dead Beats, who offer up a mesh of blues and punk. Jennifer Geddes, events manager at Gwdihŵ, is excited for the re-brand, hoping for a variety of local and established bands.
“We always want to support local bands,” she says, “but touring acts can also really add to the enthusiasm surrounding the scene.”
Alt. Cardiff caught up with Them Dead Beats, the first of the musical acts to kick off the new jazz and blues nights at Gwdihŵ.
Drummer Rhys Thomas Gallivan gives us a taste of what’s to come:
“We’re a mix of blues, punk and rock & roll. We enjoy the old rock & roll of the 50s and the 60s, along with New York punk, which is basically rock & roll, but has a dirtier sound.
“The Sonics are a big influence for us, a relatively unknown garage band from the 60s. And Tom Waits, of course, which you can probably tell from listening to our lead singer.
“The gig on 12 of November will be our first at Gwdihŵ, but we’ve been to a few nights there, and its top notch; wicked bands, for cheap too. It’s probably my favourite venue in Cardiff.
“At a gig we want everyone to go crazy, people bundled together, doing their own thing. We want people to dance. As long as people move, we’re happy.”
Have a listen to Them Dead Beats at their facebook page.
Take a look at some photos of Them Dead Beats in action, courtesy of Zoe Jellyman.