Beat Express at The Rock House – photo by Dave Lavis

On cold rainy evening at the entrance there is no clear sign that it is the Rock House and I nearly got confused and went into men’s toilet, that needs a visual sign for the toilets. But I liked the colourful feel. It feels like a bar and with a nice atmosphere. I felt so welcome.

The tickets cost £3.00 each carers go free which really cheap.

The Carousel staff are really helpful, welcoming and so friendly.  They provided earplugs which is great.

The main stage/ dancing area can sometimes feel bit claustrophobic in places depending where you are, like the seating area. Sometimes the PA can a bit too loud and I was wondering if the bar area is also quiet area. Forgot to mention the dancing area can be crammed like fish sometimes. Except that everything is really good.

 The live acts are:

Dancing Rock Queens
Catherine O’Rourke
Punching Swans
Beat Express
Dancing Rock Queens

I really like Laura singing, she’s lively, loads of energy and fantastic and also drumming is good too. I just want tiny bit more oomph. Otherwise it’s perfect.

Catherine O’Rourke

Is really good at what she does, there’s nothing needs to change. The songs are quite similar to others she sang. The only thing might be to think about experimenting with new things or take the next step but that might be me. Keep going on with what you’re  really good at.

Punching Swans

Reminded  me of  the style of Nirvana and “Smells like Teen Spirit” and they were so cool. When l listened them l was thinking of Kurt Cobain.

Beat Express

It’s was really great that they engaged the audiences,  good to hear the old song they made. I will be looking forward to hearing their new stuff and what’s coming next.

Overall:

With the tiny changes taking place it will get even better and l really enjoyed it and seeing stuff which I wouldn’t see at Blue Camel Club. I’ll come again.

Sarah Watson