The greatest thing about the atmosphere tonight is that everyone’s out for a good time at the so-called “End of Term gig”. The crowd is bursting with energy and desperate to end the term in style, this means getting drunk and enjoying some really great bands. Four Year Strong influenced, Phatboy competently delivered this with their upbeat, heavy brand of pop punk. This energetic quintet are constantly out to bring a fantastic stage show, and as always, the boys are jumping around and generally having a good time doing what they love. Despite a poor, dull introduction from indie band The 27 Club, Kyoto Drive save the night by throwing out an amazingly tight screamo performance ready for Phatboy to ably follow. There are very few genuinely talented screamo bands, and so it was great news when Kyoto Drive stepped onstage and performed their brief 35-minute set with ease.

Finally seeing Phatboy headline in their hometown and rip into opening song “Eighteen” and self-titled “Phatboy” really showed how this band never fail to put on a lively and exciting performance. Their playful, down to earth approach to crowd interaction goes down so well here and presents both entertainment and amusement within their home crowd. There’s definitely a future for these boys, with their light-hearted personalities, stimulating stage-shows and fantastically catchy, upbeat sound and it’s obvious that these are definitely not a band to miss out on.

Phatboy are currently touring the Midlands so keep your eyes peeled on their Myspace for details on upcoming gigs near you.

http://www.myspace.com/phatboyuk