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25 YEARS ON

R.I.P. BON SCOTT(1946-1980)

Back in January of this year I (Sammo) was watching a bio-doc prog on VH1 about AC/DC. During the show, they were talking about the sad passing of Bon Scott & it suddenly hit me that in February of this year it would be 25 years since he died. Thinking that I ought to be doing something to mark the occasion I sounded out the idea of a get together with a number of the 1st 'Big Ballers' gang who all seemed quite up for it. Luckily, Smiler (one of the big-wigs on the BIG BALL convention crew ( http://www.acdcconvention.co.uk ) was on msn at the time so we got chatting about where we could go. After a while we realised that DIRTYDC (DDC) were playing a gig in Ipswich on that very day, 19th February, & as Smiler only lives an hour away, perfection!!!! A few emails winged around over the next few weeks & it was set, that weekend, friends would head from all points of the compass to Norwich, & why not? After all 'It's a fine city' as the signs say.

On the Saturday in question we (Jani & I) were being picked up by 'Rock God' Andy on his way through from Wrexham & we made our way to Spider's place in Norwich to find a slightly depleted number of the gang (you know how these things pan out sometimes) already there. Instead of the expected 25, only 8 of us had managed to battle through the crap snowy weather, car problems etc. We'd all travelled some distance for this pilgrimage, the winners being RedSG flying in from her base in Germany & Bel who had flown down from Glasgow! Respect is due to you guys

Pictured (clockwise from left) Andy, Emsk, Bel, RedSG, Mitch, Schmoo, Jani & Smiler

Typically, just as we set out for the bus a blizzard started, hence the wrapped up/drowned rat look in the pic above but nothing was going to stop us tonight. After some delays we finally arrived at in snow-free Ipswich in time to catch up with the guys from DDC. The venue for tonight's gig was at the Railway Inn, Ipswich, a small pub with a big atmosphere.

DDC came on stage at 9pm to massive cheers & Grant/Brian announced that as a tribute to Bon the night's gig would be DDC's rendition of the Paris show AC/DC played, as shown on the 'Let There Be Rock' video, which was the Bon Scott's last concert before he passed away. More big cheers & they started off with 'Livewire' , done to an excellent standard as usual!

The rest of the Paris set as played at the Railway Inn that night was: 'Shot Down In Flames', 'Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be', Sin City', Walk All Over You', 'Bad Boy Boogie', 'The Jack' ,'Highway To Hell`s', 'Girl's Got Rhythm','High Voltage', 'Whole Lotta Rosie' ,'Rocker', 'Dog Eat Dog' & 'Let There Be Rock'. All absolute classics I`m sure you`ll agree & a wonderful way to pay tribute to the 'man' , the "legend" Bon Scott.

(The crowd go wild at the end of "Rocker" )

DDC would have left the stage to do an encore but that was impossible due to the packed pub (as the pic above hopefully shows), so they carried on their tribute with songs from the Back in Black album onwards, namely Hells Bells/Shoot To Thrill/Back in Black/You Shook Me All Night Long/For Those About To Rock.

The night was brought to a close with a song I can`t recall hearing DDC do before (though I`m probably wrong) which was "Ride On", a slow but touching epitaph to Bon, a fitting end to the night`s proceedings & the packed crowd duly lifted the roof again. DDC had once again had brought many a happy smile to the very crowded venue.

All that`s left to say is many thanks to DDC for a brilliant tribute to the great man, it was good to see you all again boys (it`s been far too long!). Special thanks to Smiler for her hospitality in letting us all doss at her place & thanks also to Bel for.............................well, just for being " BEL" (anyone who knows him will understand LOL!!). Emsk, Mitch, RedSG, Schmoo, great to meet you all!!!

See you all again soon :o)

Review by Sammo

Edited by Jani xx

Mr Kyp`s 25/03/2005

Dirty DC + special guests Fevertree

I had read about how good Dirty DC were many times and decided it was about time I got off my arse and went to see what the fuss was about! Seeing the good write up of Fevertree also, it was a great opportunity to take my other half along to Mr Kyps for her first visit. We heard Fevertree do their soundcheck, so were immediately impressed. By the time they hit the stage, the crowd had built up nicely and were massively entertained by a superb band. The riffs hit me hard and the band are as tight as a duck's bottom! Finding out since that Danny Bowes of Thunder is involved with them was no surprise, as it was like discovering Thunder for the first time all over again. [ That is a compliment! ]. I instantly bought their CD and look forward to a full album.

Then on to the headline band; Dirty DC. I have seen AC/DC at Donington, Wembley and Milton Keynes Bowl. They are one of the greatest live bands the world has ever seen. Could Dirty DC live up to this? Well, yes! The guitarist was obviously born for the role of 'Angus'! From the first bars of the first song, the crowd were well up for it and the sound was spot on. Playing a couple of lesser known songs didn't stop people going for it...but the majority of the set was wall to wall classics. You name them, they played them. But there is always something they will not have time to play; the main one being possibly The Jack; I would also love to hear them play It's A Long Way To The Top If You Wanna Rock and Roll.

These are very minor quibbles though, as what they do play is so damned great. It still amazes me that there were still a few people around us near the front that seemed more interested in talking and drinking though. For goodness sake people, in front of you was an amazing live band...just enjoy it while they are playing! I would be here too long if I named all the highlights but Let There Be Rock, Jailbreak, You Shook Me All Night Long, For Those About To Rock, Whole Lotta Rosie and probably my favourite, Back In Black were all awesome. I will certainly be back and my partner really enjoyed herself too!

Review by: Dave Watkins
Dirty DC + special guests Fevertree

I’m sorry. I usually try to write witty and informative reviews for gigs, with background information and inside tracks, but for this band, I’m going to have to throw all that out the window, and adopt a more earthy, man-of-the-street style of writing. Why? Because DIRTYDC were in town that’s why!! You can’t even type it quietly ferchrissakes !! This tribute, more than any other I’ve seen to date, are so completely genuine in their attitude to the reproduction of the AC/DC live experience, that it really is hard to tell them apart from the originals. Performing for the first time as DirtyDC in August 1998, after the arrival from Melbourne, Australia of their rhythm guitarist Paul Sticca, the band was originally a Bon Scott tribute, and after a few personnel changes, settled on the current line up and consolidated their set list to reflect the modern AC/DC show.

And what a show it is – a thunderous, non stop two hours of blues soaked boogie, all played at that indefinable feel good tempo. Simon Davies (Angus Young) is simply astounding, pulling off all the classic Angus moves, with sweat and hair flying as he rocks and reels all over the stage like a dervish. Frontman Grant Foster (Brian Johnson) is equally impressive, with a gravelly voice and presence onstage that befits the role he plays. Rhythm wise, these guys are simply awesome, with Paul Sticca (Malcolm Young) playing and looking so much like his counterpart it’s quite unnerving. Song wise you can expect to hear any of the band’s classic tunes, with a few hidden gems thrown in for good measure- for instance ‘Guns For Hire’ as a set opener was totally unexpected!

Formed in December of 2003, Fevertree are one of the most important local bands to emerge for a very long time. Blending classic and modern sounds, from Led Zeppelin to Audioslave, they deliver a blistering live set from start to finish and are always well received. All four members are veterans of the local scene with talent in abundance, and with patronage by a certain Mr D Bowers of Thunder fame, it can’t be long before we see them as the headline act. As far as the venue goes, I’ll leave it to Paul Sticca of DirtyDC to describe : ‘Mr Kyps is one rockin’ house!’

Review by: Steve Finn
Alan Burridge did this review for Mr Kyp`s

28/May/2005

The poster outside Mr. Kyps said it all - Sold out! - Tickets Only! Dirty. DC are exactly what rock 'n' roll is all about. Beer, fags, meeting old friends, then a damned good thrashing by a top-notch band. They are top of their league for the reason they have more than a passing resemblance to the real thing; and they play equally as well. It's not many who can emulate Angus' wide-eyed, manic look, but tribute Angus actually does. And to be able to run around the stage like that and still play all the right notes is a feat in itself. And wearing a cap doesn't make everyone Brian Johnson, either, but their vocalist has the amazing voice to fit the part

With the packed house, the heat began building up as the evening flashed past, and notch by notch, the volume increased. Heads were banging, hair a flailing, bodies jerking, beer a spilling. What an incredible atmosphere! To the AC/DC hungry crowd, every track was a sing-along, but none moreso than 'Whole Lotta Rosie,' where 'tribute Brian' joined in as a mere token of his appreciation for their vocal enthusiasm. 'Hells Bells,' and 'Highway To Hell' were but two other tremendous highlights of the evening, and 'For Those About To Rock - We Salute You,' which had everyone rockin' and a rollin to this final encore number.'

It must have been tremendously difficult for Big Num to step out there and play to an audience of AC/DC fanatics. But they did so and were well received. A young band at present, with a few more miles on their clock, they could well become a top rock act of the future.

Review by: Alan Burridge.

Thanks Alan
From Terry Leabourne


What a Gig ! What a Night ! What an atmosphere ! Yes folks Dirty DC we're back in town and "Hells Bells" these boys can rock. This is a powerhouse of a band who could light up the national grid with the energy that they exude on stage. From the moment Lead Guitarist Simon Davies burst on stage and hit his first riff you knew this was going to be special. Dirty DC are uncompromising and attack from the off, you can be sure you won't be subjected to any ballads from thes boys !! With a rythm section that could take down a rampaging bull elephant at 200 yards you knew you were in safe hands !

All the classic AC/DC tracks were played, among them being "Whole Lotta Rosie" "let There Be Rock" "Back In Black" "Shoot To Thrill" "TNT" with "High Voltage" summing up the whole gig perfectly. Vocalist Grant Foster is such an amazing clone of Brian Johnson its almost spooky. his voice just rips through the songs and you just know this voice has been honed to perfection on a diet of Cigarettes and Geordie juice like all great rock voices should be ! "The Jack" gave all us Kypsters a chance to exercise our vocals, which proved Kyps audiences are vocally the best (or not) in the land ! By the time the band went off after nearly two hours of classic rock music we were all left exhausted but happy that we had witnessed a truly outstanding gig



Review by: Terry Leabourne

Thanks
02/09/2005

Mr Kyp`s writes

One of the most popular tributes on the UK scene, Dirty DC are the type of band who give the term tribute some much needed credibility. Although often lambasted by the musical press and record buying public as laughable, deviod of integrity and musical value, Dirty DC are here to show you- and show the plethora of other tribute bands out there - just how good imatation bands can be. For Dirty DC have reached a point of popularity in the UK live scene that has seen them transcend the role of mere copy-cats: they are now seen more like a re-incarnation of a band who can no longer rock like these guys can. "This tribute, more than any other I've seen to date, are so completely genuine in there attitude to the reproduction of the AC/DC live experience, that it really is hard to tell them apart from the originals" says Steve Finn.... "As a committed AC/DC fan since 1980, and having seen the real thing ten times, I would now swap tickets - no joke" says Jim House. There you have it. DDC sure are a tribute, Jim, but not as we know it.

Dirty DC + Hoffman Sloth

Mr Kyp's

16/12/2005

On a cold winter's evening, there's nothing better to get the blood flowing than a few pints of music oil (that's beer to you commoners!) and some hard rocking, and that's just what happened tonight! Hoffman Sloth were a great opening act, setting the tone of the evening with some rock'n'roll, seasoned with a dash of punk, and a few moments of humour too! By the way lads, sorry for the chants of "Slayer!"...I think we had exceeded our 'music oil' intake limit!

After changing the drum kits over, Dirty DC hit the stage running and never looked back! As ever, I was in the front row and rocking with the best of them, to all the classics like Thunderstruck, Back In Black, You Shook Me All Night Long, Rock 'n'Roll Ain't Noise Pollution and many many more. Of course, there was the Angus striptease (which I imitated recently at a gig during Johnny B. Goode, but that's another story...) and his unaccompanied solos, which are always a treat, especially for guitarists in the audience. How that little man sweats that much, runs around like he does and plays that well, I'll never know! And how can we forget the magnificent encore of TNT (a particular favourite of mine) and Let There Be Rock. All I can say is "let there be rock indeed!".

The rest of the band held it all together perfectly, a faithful tribute to good ol' Acca Dacca indeed! Everyone harks on about sweet little Angus, but the rhythm section is the band's solid foundation, anchor and backbone, and without them I fear the whole thing would lift off into space. And then of course there's the singer, that geezer has a hell of a pair of lungs indeed, belting out tune after tune without wavering once, all in true Brian Johnson/Bon Scott style! I also owe him a thanks, he could see I was flagging due to a bit too much rocking (too much rocking?! NEVER!) and offered me some water - cheers mate...though I was a bit disappointed you didn't play Magic Bus! HAHA! All in all, a great evening, a GREAT band, and a great venue, no wonder they sold out so early (and every time they play). Many thanks to all the staff at Kyps, and a big shout out to the band, you WILL see me again!

Review by: Joshua Keir
 
24/03/2006

The Royal Standard wrote:

Fri 24th Dirty DC

definitely one of my personal favourite bands both musically and as people, the numbers for this band are always big so be here early

Mr Kyp's 29/07/2006

Ken Russell’s vision of rock n roll hell came to Kyps on Saturday in the collision of DirtyDC and the British Summertime. Having seen the band on five occasions, there have been some warm gigs, but this was boiling! Little wonder they looked uncomfortable towards the end, but then so did we all in the crowd! Now we know how AC/DC must have felt in the Summer of '76 at the old Marquee....

Being a big fan of AC/DC, the band musically didn't let anyone down as usual. The set comprised of classics, both old & new. Talking of new, it came to my attention that there was a new frontman in tow. Visually he was ok (nothing that watching a few Brian era DVD's wouldn't cure!) but in both range and delivery, he wasn't as good as his predecessor, and doesn’t seem to be as ‘natural’ a Brian. However, he is probably a nice guy who gives all he can and that will be enough for most people, as long as the rest of the band carry on pumping out their no-nonsense take on the AC/DC catalogue.

So all told, a wet, sticky, HOT & loud night at one of my favourite places to be on a Saturday night. And when it comes down to it, that's what an AC/DC tribute should be about, right??!!

Review by: Rod Dalling

Wasn't it hot Saturday night? and as if that wasn't enought to deal with several people of a nefandous nature, "Allegedly", took to the stage at Mr Kyps once again and proceeded to try and introduce some much needed ventilation by blowing the roof off the place. Fortunately the integrity of the building held fast, which I think says more about the workmanship of the builders than any lack of effort on the part of the band. It was obviously going to be a top draw gig , no one buys tickets to a sell out gig expecting to be disappointed, and that was exactly what we got , over two hours of heads down no nonsense mindless boogie.

I'm not an AC/DC fan, sure I like them and listen to the occasional cd/album, I've even been fortunate enough to witness the genuine artical on more than one occasion, but never the less I wouldn't go out of my way to go see them again. However, that said, coming down to see Dirty DC at Mr Kyps is like having AC/DC turning up, plugging in and playing live in your own living room, especially if you happen to live in a pub. Their stage presence seems to, maybe does, improve each time I've seen them, always providing a good set list, take your pick of the back catalogue, I would be amazed if you don't get your favourite at some time throughout the course of the evening.

Now it was pointed out to me shortly into the gig that the band has a new front man, which begs the question; did Mr Johnson senior attemp to fertilise the entire female population of the north east, or had the Geordies got genetic engineering off pat decades ago? Maybe it was the beer goggles and the dim lighting affecting my perception but I haven't as yet found that beer makes me go deaf. Well done the new "Brian" you pull that one off with fine aplomb. Keep it up lads.

Review by: Trev Faulkner
03/11/06

The Cambridge Corn Exchange write:

In 1981, rock legends AC/DC released their legendary 'For Those About To Rock' album, the title track becoming one of the most iconic and classic rock songs of all time. In the same year the band headlined their first Monsters of Rock Festival. 25 years on and following 2005’s near-sell out at the Corn Exchange, AC/DC tribute band Dirty DC return to Cambridge to celebrate the music of one of rock's true greats. Joining them on the bill, and paying tribute to the 1981 Donington support act, are Whitesnake tribute Slip Of The Tongue recreating all the band’s classic hits with note-for-note perfection. Completing the line-up are one of Cambridge's most talked about bands, The Saffs. Having reunited earlier in the year for a one-off benefit gig, Cambridge's original glam punks take to the stage for what is likely to be their largest and last ever gig.
The Horn Writes:

Dirty DC 23/06/07

An awesome tribute to rock legends AC/DC. Rock fans, this is your night to get down and

dirty to classic rock anthems like Highway to Hell, Whole lot of Rosie, Touch Too Much + lots more.
Friday 02-03-2007
Dirty DC + Rattlesnake Remedy

A night any fan of good honest rock n roll would be proud of, right from the word go you knew you were in for a good time. The support act 'Rattlesnake Remedy' certainly did not dissapoint you. They played through their own material with solid guitar riffs, blistering vocals and a certain swagger that will one day see them in the rock n roll hall of fame. It was difficult not to compare them to the likes of Guns and Roses and Zeppelin, but hang on a minute, to be mentioned in the same breath as those giants is quite an acheivement isn't it??!! Keep up the good work lads, you rocked.

With the mood set it was time for headliners to take to the stage, they do exactly as they say on the tin, within seconds the Kyps crowd was amass with ac/dc fans both young and old singing along and stomping there feet to every word of the classis tracks. You really have to be there to appreciate the attention to detail these guys have perfected to pure art form, as they slip effortlessly through all the monster back catalogue hits of the mighty ac/dc.

Our ears were treated to a barrage of sound which can only be described as truly awesome, 'Angus' was in his trademark school uniform only stopping to catch his breath and a quick pint half way through the gig! This band never let up, you know what you are going to get and the do not dissapoint, my only regret is not getting to see the real deal, but with a tribute act as good as this you can't go far wrong. The finale was marked by a second or third encore as the Kyps crowd made cries for "Angus" and "Thunder" , Thunderstruck never sounded so good, make sure you dont miss these guys in June, you will be in for a treat.

Review by: Simon Aylward
Summer Edition

Classic Rock

BRIGHTON ROCK
Hove Town Hall

Like Master chef, Brighton Rock is going large. It’s already established as one of the best rock clubs in the South with its monthly events at Hove Town Hall, just a short bus ride from the centre of Brighton. But now there’s more than just a rock disco on offer there’s a live tribute band too. As promoter Chris Stevens explains, It’s something different, something to give the whole event a bit more energy. And its also bringing in a lot of new people, some that wouldn’t normally think of going to a regular rock club but fancy seeing a live band.
There are, of course, plenty of good tribute bands for Stevens to choose from. And there’s none better than Dirty DC, the star attraction on the night that Classic Rock goes to Brighton Rock.
These boys have been doing their AC/DC act for ten years, and they look and sound just like the real thing – spookily so in the case of their Angus, Simon Davies. He nails every solo from Bad Boy Boogie to Let There Be Rock. He’s got all the moves: the knock-kneed duck-walk, the big leap into the air before the last power-chord of every song. And he looks exactly like Angus does now: so scrawny that he barely fills his school uniform. He even has the same balding pate!
New singer Chris Hill also has his Brian Johnson act down pat, having previously honed it in rival outfit Whole Lotta DC. He’s constantly fiddling with his cap, shuffling on tiptoe and shaking his fist at the crowd. And his voice is spot on ike somebody dropped a truck on his foot, as the real Angus once noted.
Dirty DC never let you down and they put on a great show for the Brighton Rock crowd. Opening with a surprise double-whammy of Shot Down In Flames and Girls Got Rhythm, they deliver all the classics you’d expect: Back In Black, Highway To Hell, Thunderstruck, You Shook Me All Night Long, Hell Aint A Bad Place To Be, Whole Lotta Rosie. And they also throw in a couple of connoisseurs choices with Go Down and a pulverising Overdose.
Finishing with the yobbish T.N.T. and, of course, For Those About To Rock (We Salute You), they leave Brighton well and truly rocked. But the night is far from over. As the bar fills with veterans in need of a quick breather, the first DJ set begins with some heavy-duty modern metal. As Stevens explains, We play new stuff that’s more listenable to the older crowd – not just Slipknot. And, of course, we play all the classic rock and hair metal that people love.
The night ends at 2am, and there’s only one casualty the DCs Simon, who has rocked so hard that he’s broken a metatarsal bone in his left foot. Chris Stevens is planning more nights like this. Forthcoming attractions include Motorheadache (self-explanatory) and Boot-led Zeppelin (ditto), plus a St Trinians Rock Night on May 5.
In addition, Brighton Rock will move to Brighton itself on June 29, when Metallica tribute Feral Circus will be rocking the seafront venue Concorde II. And if all that wasn’t enough, Chris Stevens has also booked ex-Rainbow and MSG legend Graham Bonnet to play Brighton Komedia on July 12. In Brighton, the rock never stops.
Paul Elliott

Peter Evans did a review for the Mr Kyp's gig

Dirty DC

Friday 29-06-2007


Having heard so much positive feedback about AC/DC tribute band Dirty DC,I decided to join the hordes at Mr Kyps on Friday night to see what all the fuss was about. The band themselves have said that Kyps is one of their favourite venues to perform; a large crowd and myself waited in anticipation as the band took the stage to begin what was to be a two hour set of classics and album tracks.

From opening track Hell Ain't A Bad Place to be to to set closer For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) this was a journey of rock, boogie and crowd chanting of the highest order. Vocalist Chris Hill has an uncanny voice and look of Brian Johnson, and does great with the older Bon Scott numbers. Guitarist Simon Davies, dressed in Angus trademark schoolboy uniform, runs about the stage and plays perfectly. The pair even take a trip through the audience with the guitarist being shouldered round while playing guitar and even stopping briefly for a pint before returning to the stage.

So the hype about this tribute act was justified in my opinion and goes down as the best act Ive witnessed at Kyps so far. If you get the chance to see this band - and they are returning in September and December - then do so, because in the words of the vocalist on nights like this, Kyps ain't a bad place to be.

Review by: Peter Evans

Thanks Peter`
The Standard Writes:

Sat 1st of September

Dirty DC

what a way to start the second part of the season as far as I’m concerned, it gives John our sound guy a good opportunity to blow the cobwebs out of the PA. Trust me it’s loud and rockin’

13/10/07

The Hotel California writes

This from impresario,

Pete Feenstra

who agrees with us that these are one of the top three DC tribute bands on the circuit
23/03/08

Mr Kyp writes:

Sun23March
What a better way to rock the Easter Holiday weekend!! Lord of all Tribute Bands. Kings of all Imitators. Monsters of Rock. Gods of... you get the idea.

These guys rock, and the fact that it's not the real thing just doesn't matter at all. In fact, you'll go in wondering how these guys, these pretenders, these frauds, how could they possibly match AC/DC?

You'll leave wondering how AC/DC could ever live up to Dirty DC.

Probably.
Barry Martin from the Derby Telegraph wrote this review

Dirty DC

The Flowerpot, Derby

Friday 7th March 2008

An eardrum-exploding, brickwork-cracking, rock riffathon of seismic proportions rating 11 out of 10 on the Richter scale. Rock at its loudest. Rock at its ballsy, basic best.

Ian Gillan look-a-likey Tony Savage on bass, Paul Sticca on rhythm guitar and Gary Hitchens on drums provided the granite-rocked backdrop for this fab five’s virtuosi double act.

Vocalist Chris Hill as the hyperactive, back-arching, cap-tweaking, twitchy Geordie Brian Johnson was superb, raucously screeching out some of the most ‘ingrained in your brain’ lyrics in the annals of rock history.

But Pride (Park) of place must go to Simon Davies as the duck-stepping, demonic schoolboy Angus (the right honourable riff-meister) Young. Hastings’ number one son Simon was Angus. Period. Pouring sweat from his first power chord, Simon pushed his signature red ‘61 Gibson re-issue to its absolute limits, wowing the baying crowd with his incredible flying-fingered dexterity.

Two and a half hours of Acca Dacca at the very height of their powers.

Which tracks did they play?? They did ‘em all !

We started out on a highway to hell and finished up in rock heaven!

Awesome.

Review and photos by Barry Martin

Thanks Barry, great review

acadacauk e-mailed Dirty DC with his review from The Wedgewood Rooms gig,

11/04/08

Got to the Edge of the Wedge about 8pm and straight away bumped into Chris and Gary then within half a minute Stic joined us for a chat. Iv seen them a fair few times and I think they have got used to my ugly mug just poppin up from time to time exept fot the Horn in St Albans, thats the closest to me.. Seen the guys at a few venues and you can never tell where I might turn up next. once inside tony clocked me and he spent a few minutes chating along with gary. No hairs or graces about dirtydc, even if you dont know them they will always speak if you chat to them and if they know your face they would always stop and give you the time of day unless their late or if  they need a piss. the gig was loud or was it cos I was right next to the speaker a bit of both i think. a nice mixture of Brian and bon stuff was pounded out and enjoyed by all. Hells Bells, Gone Shooti'n, Down Payment Blues, and Stiff Upper Lip cut through the air like a razor. Also the favorites ie Rosie, Let there be rock, T.N.T  and for those about to rock and more let every one know what a no frills all balls ACDC tribute band is all about. Do DirtDC deliver, Take it from me they ram it down your throat steamin hot and still on the plate. Another great night of pure rock n roll energy. For those who rocked the edge acadacauk salutes you. see you at the horn fellas.

Thanks acadacauk

Great comments

This review was written by Adam Scholey after he caught

Dirty DC with Club Le Shark as support at Mr Kyp's on Easter Sunday

Sunday 23-03-2008
Dirty DC (Easter Sunday) + Club Le Shark

Having heard nothing but positivity surrounding the nation's top rock tribute "whose show and performance is second to none", I thought it probably wise to find out for myself what all the fuss was about. This became abundantly clear the moment Angus Young doppelganger Simon Davies assumed the stage in trademark school uniform, whipping the already excitable crowd up to an 11 on the Richter scale. Local 80’s glam quintet ‘Club Le Shark’ provided the perfect support, showcasing their finely crafted original material to the many eager ‘DC’ fans. Reminiscent in both playing style and stage presence of such rock greats as Aerosmith, Guns ‘n’ Roses, and Mötley Crüe, these guys have showmanship down to a fine art, exhibiting ballsy riffs, lavish endings and a passion for all things extravagant - and with exquisite perfection. I am now an official ‘Sharkette’!

Once the assembly of classic rock-loving onlookers had just about recovered from the preceding whirlwind, it was time for the main event. And what an entrance! The five-some certainly started as they meant to go on, opening with the early DC single ‘Let There Be Rock’ and proving just why they are so highly regarded the world over. Putting on such an entertaining, amusing and high-energy show, I don’t think there was a single square-inch of stage that wasn’t covered by Simon Davies (Angus Young) or Chris Hill (Brian Johnson).

Spectators were then treated to a two-hour long appreciation of the Aussie rock legends, involving plenty of audience participation, as well as the classics ‘Hell’s Bell’s’, ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’, ‘For Those About To Rock’, and of course, anthemic chart-toppers ‘TNT’ and ‘Back In Black’. And as if that wasn’t enough, the latter half even contained a strip-tease courtesy of Davies, and a piggy-back guitar solo through the crowd, to the bar and back! A truly magnificent nightlong display of top-class musicianship, and at only £10 entry you feel guilty for being under-charged… When did you say they were playing again?!

Review by: Adam Scholey

Thanks Adam, awesome review
 

 

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