It’s been a good few months since seeing The Note who since gained a new addition to the Band with Andy on Sax but The Notes technical musical ability is amazing and performing live this band are truly one of the best, and I never tire of seeing them again, and again, they are tight, charismatic, very visual and have a collection of songs that suit all ages which excites the audience into dancing constantly throughout the set from the Eagle’s “Hotel California” UFO’s “Doctor Doctor” Done perfectly paced not rushed like some other bands tend to do. Wishbone Ash “Jail Bait” Foo Fighters  “Baker Street”  (exceptionally well done with Andy on Sax) Bowie’s “Queen Bitch” (in which Frank took the lead vocals) White Stripes “7 Nation Army" Cream’s “Crossroads” Free’s  “Mr Big” Golden Earing’s “Radar Love” Queen’s “Tie Your Mother Down” Thin Lizzy’s “Cowboy Song” Floyd’s “Brick in The Wall” Cars “Just What I needed” Doobie Brothers “Long Train Running” KaiserChiefs  “I Predict a Riot” Steely Dans “Reelin In The Years” to powerful rock anthems of UFO’s “Shoot Shoot”  No out of control egos here a tight contented group who let the music do the talking, they have everything you would want from a band it has delicate, sensitive bluesy intros cascading into blistering heavy rock interspersed with superb, screaming guitar work from Paul and Frank being driven along by

Arther ‘Blisters on Fingers’ Bass and

Bashful Bod on the drums going tour-de-force playing with driven vigour topped off with Mikey’s full range of vocal talents accompanied by fantastic all round harmonies from the rest of the lads topped with a sizzling sax player Andy giving a bluesy funky Latin feel to the set. Oh and thanks for doing my favourite Santana’s “Black Magic Woman” which I know you have taken out of the set since last time but honestly it's done sooooo good I think you should keep in in permanently!! 
 
 

When you want to listen to good music, in a great atmosphere head to The Fleming in Shotton on a Saturday night as Ian rarely has a bad band entertaining. We ventured to his place knowing nothing about the band or style of music they play and boy were we in for a fantastic treat. On entering the venue we were approached by  Frank (FS) who recognised Val who informed us that The Note was indeed his band and gave us an insight to what we were about to witness.

The Note is a five piece blues rock band, Mickyon vocals a small guy who has a BIG powerful singing voice, lots of enthusiasm struts around the stage and loves what he does as its shows in his performance, what a voice! Frank (FS) guitar and vocals plays the guitar with passion and expertise and giving Micky a brake when he performed  Bowie’s ‘Queen Bitch’, although he did have a slight technical hitch at the start of the first set but that was rectified within minutes of finishing the first song, and the sound was outstanding. 

Arthur (bass) also up at the front strutting his stuff and providing a solid back line beat along with

Paul (guitar) Bod on drums disappearing into the smoke, was that the Smoke machine or the heat coming from his frenetic drumming?
 
 

They opened the night with UFO’s ‘Doctor Doctor’ who needs a sick Note when they play with this medicine we seen lots of bands who tend to rush this song but these guys surpassed themselves in timing and execution. Other tracks such as The Eagles ‘Hotel California’ Cream ’Crossroads’ Fleetwood Mac ‘Need Your Love’ Bad Company ‘Cant Get Enough’ Queen ‘Tie Your Mother Down’ Floyd’s ‘Brick In The Wall’ which is one of Derek’s favourites, We must admit Micky you sang this perfectly. One of Val’s all time favourites Santana’s ‘Black Magic Woman’ sent her into waves of delight with their version, anyone who can get Val in dancing mode gets the thumbs up, as Val dancing is a bloody rarity!

This band should in our opinion feature more in the live music scene and landlords take note! you will not be disappointed as these guys can mix and match with the best and give a five star performance on the night, Nice to see Andy and Paula from the Pemberton and yes we will be there in due course and of course thanks for the good hospitality from Ian of The Fleming and all his punters. 

Our last Note must go to FS, thanks for a magical evening and keep it up lads; you’re a great band!