REVIEW: Jacko and Jim’s Birthday Bash at The Adelphi feat: Holly Blackshaw, Toby Hay and BDRMM.
How else to celebrate the 69th and 70th birthday of two Hull music scene icons than with a classic Adelphi party.
Thursday 11th of May was a spectacular night of music at The Adelphi with Holly Backshaw, Toby Hay and BDRMM.
Kicking the celebrations off at ‘The Music Capital of Hull’ were Holly and Toby.
It was an outstanding performance from the two of them. Holly’s voice filled the room, you could hear her soul projecting from her sweet symphonies. The room fell silent when she started to play, it was beautiful to see.
Towards the end of her performance, she brought out a Shruti box, the most interesting instrument to hear live. It’s an Indian instrument typically used to play Indian classical music. Holly used it in a unique and mesmerising way whilst singing a folk song. Her voice and the Shruti complimented each other perfectly.
If you ever get the chance to go and see Holly live, you should. She is an amazing folk singer who will leave you feeling whole again.
During Holly’s set, Toby shared the stage. He switched between using a twelve-string and a six-string guitar to achieve well-blended sounds. The tone on his guitar was beautiful. He was creating a sound reminiscent of calm and peaceful waves gently caressing the shore.
He played a moving tune about his dog, Bear. Painting a picture of the character of Bear through song. We can't wait to hear what other songs Toby writes about his adorable dog.
The scene was set by Holly and Toby, starting the night off in the most ethereal and serene way possible.
The crowd were geared up for BDRMM, the main event.
We think their name describes them perfectly. Tracks to daydream in your ‘bedroom’. Affectionately dubbed ‘a modern day shoegaze’.
The small yet encapsulated crowd of the iconic venue were soon floating off onto a different planet listening to their sparkly guitar tones, driving drums and walking bass lines.
The use of synth adds ounces of atmosphere to the music. The vocals led us into a trance.
As the night came to a close, we all sang Happy Birthday to Jacko and Jim. Continuing the celebrations on into the night.
Who are the dynamic duo, Jacko and Jim, those unfamiliar may ask?
Paul ‘Jacko’ Jackson, is the former legendary owner of The Adelphi and Jim Nutter has been the sound guy there since you can remember. True Hull Heroes are who they are, champions of the local and independent music scene.
Happy Birthday from all of us here at Browse – long live The Adelphi.
