Tennents Vital Day 2
Tennents Vital DayÌý2
Stone Roses, FlorenceÌý& the Machine, Rodrigo Y Gabriella, Maverick Sabre, Gerard I2
Boucher Playing Fields, Belfast
Wednesday 22nd August 2012
It was always a tough sell. Foo Fighters are the quintessential festival band, well trained and reliable, an absolute banker. - well, we all know that Ian Brown misses more notes than he hits, we're told they don't get on behind the scenes and we know they haven't released a record in almost twenty years. But Ìýare up for the cup, determined to make the most of it. The babysitters are booked after all.
It started with Strabane man, with his blend of Ìýhip hop and electro breakdowns. He gives it his all, clearly enjoying every second,Ìýand although today sees a slower rush from the crowd he steadily gets people on board. Complemented by his drummer, array of samples and in your face backing tracks, Gerrard's fierce and passionate vocals shine through at all the right moments.