BAD MANNERS REVIEW
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Bad Manners is a popular live act from the UK, and they played at the Manning Bar last night to a crowd of all ages who enthusiastically sang along, danced, and created a party atmosphere as the band played their Hit Heavy Setlist and we all celebrated their 50th anniversary. The night opened up with 1978.
1978 is an Australian Punk and New Wave band, and they played some epic covers, including "Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol, Shot by Both Sides, and Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash," and the chords struck our souls with excitement. As we got to sing these bangers, 1978 strong vocals, solid guitar, catchy hooks, pounding drums, powerful riffs and blazing bass created an atmosphere with phenomenal and dramatic melodies that made us groove. 1978 was full of raw energy, and the fans were tapping their feet along to the music as all the tracks hit with impactful force.
We waited for Bad Manners to come on stage, and there were tunes playing, and the crowd was dancing and singing in excitement. Bad Manners walked on stage and the high energy and fun-filled atmosphere was present, and the band kicked off their set with "This Is Ska" and it was a fun opening song. As they continued with a cover of "My Boy Lollipop originally by Millie Small," the sugar shot through our veins, and we couldn't wait for the next song.
Buster Bloodvessel continued to fill the venue with joy as they continued with "Lorraine, Feel Like Jumping and Walking in the Sunshine" and the driving guitar riffs, pounding drum beats and brassy Saxophone rhythm sections provided a solid backbone to the set that showcased the crowd's enthusiasm.
The set continued with "Sally Brown, King Ska/Fa, Exodus and Red River Ska" and the booming vocals, blistering Bass lines and iconic brass sections turned the venue into a skanking frenzy as the infectious, upbeat melodies with precision packed a punch.
Bad Manners launched into "Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Frankie Valli and Just a Feeling and El Pussycat by The Skatalites," and the energy in the room was paramount. Next up was a Fiery harmonica intro to "Ne-Ne Na-Na Nu-Nu by Dicky Doo & the Don’ts" and it blasted through the speakers, and the packed crowd erupted into a bouncing mosh pit and there were beaming smiles. As "Skinhead Love Affair, Inner London Violence and Don't Be Angry" were played, the iconic rhythms and robust horn section delivered powerful and precise blasts and the rhythm sections laid down solid lines that made you groove.
Bad Manners played "Wooly Bully by Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs and Special Brew", and the punchy and cheeky on-stage antics resonated with the audience.
Bad Manners finished off their set with "Pipeline, Can Can and their two-tone classic "Lip Up Fatty,". Each member of the band brought energy to the performance, and everyone was enjoying themselves and the party atmosphere and the classic tunes made us all have fun. The tight musicianship was a highlight of the evening and took us on a trip down memory lane, as we celebrated 50 years of Bad Manners.