5 Hills Out

We are so pleased to have received this great review from LiveWire Music for our recent Recue Rooms gig with Mad Dog Mcrea.

First up in support we had a set from 5 Hills Out from Derbyshire. The five piece folk musicians are Rebecca Liverman (Alto & Soprano Saxophone, Accordion & Vocals), Chris Clay (Drums & Percussion), Ben Liverman (Guitar & Vocals), Dave Coxon (Bass Guitar & Vocals) and Alex Mills-Bell (Baritone Saxophone, Mandola/Bouzouki) they dropped their debut album “Dystopia Bazaar” only last month.

They delivered a fantastic energetic set, of punk infused folk with a powerful social message, in the style of bands like The Levellers and Gogol Bordello. The wide range of folk instruments give their sound a unique style especially the infusion of baritone sax.

Thoroughly enjoyable, 5 Hills Out had the crowd jumping and shouting along creating a great atmosphere. Wicker Woman was fantastic, but they saved the best to last with Sunflowers written by Ben following the loss of his mum. A beautiful track which makes you smile as you sing along to the chorus about seeing a lost loved ones face in the sunflowers…. Just beautiful.