Gig Review - Be Quiet, Shout Loud! / Mixtape

Tuesday the 17th of March 2015, St Patricks day and what better way to celebrate besides knocking back the Guinness, than heading to Mixtape and finding out one of the best local bands Middlesbrough has to offer is also playing for free. Talk about finding the pot of gold and leprechaun at the end of the rainbow!

'Photo Courtesy of Lauren Close'

Be Quiet, Shout Loud! stood on the famous keys dance floor and were ready to strut their stuff both physically and musically. The crowd certainly responded in a positive manner when lead singer Jake Radio begin with the chant 'Be Quiet, Shout Loud!' and the crowd joined in.

'Sentiments'

For the next half hour or so the band certainly didn't disappoint. BQSL! performed such tracks as 'You're Not Sitting In Tonight' and 'Sentiments' which are always crowd pleasures, but what the surprise of the night was the bands cover version of Taylor Swifts single 'Shake It Off', it truly was unexpected but it was a fantastic cover, we certainly don't mind when bands do covers as long as they put their own twist on the original and BQSL! certainly ticked all them boxes when it comes to doing a cover.

'Photo Courtesy of Lauren Close'

It didn't stop there for the band, they also played their new single 'Bonnie and Clyde' with a catchy chorus, it certainly is another hit from the band. It didn't stop there, not only did they all show off their musical skills which were on top form. The last song they performed was 'You'll Never Know How To Dance' it showed Jake Radios rapping skills, might sound slightly unexpected from BQSL! but it certainly fitted with the original song and Jake didn't let the fans down.

'You're Not Sitting In Tonight'

Be Quiet, Shout Loud! always take the stage by storm no matter how big or small the crowd is, they are one of the best local bands Middlesbrough has to offer without doubt, if you've not seen them already, then I want to know what the hell have you been doing !? Don't worry though, they are playing Stockton Calling on the 4th of April.

'Photo Courtesy of Lauren Close'

Be Quiet, Shout Loud! Set List
- You're Not Sitting In Tonight
- Sentiments
- Put On A Show
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Shake It Off (cover)
- You'll Never Know How To Dance