Bitter Sweet Kicks (EP Launch)

The Bitter Sweet Kicks would have to be one of the most exciting new bands to emerge on the scene.  Spawned from the gutters of St Kilda, this is rock n roll 5 piece shows how it should be done, they make it perfectly clear that they love what they do, they love performing and certainly are performers.   After witnessing one of their live sets it becomes perfectly clear why their following ‘Team Rock n Roll’ is growing at a rapid rate.

The Kicks energetic live shows are renowned for leaving the stage covered in blood, sweat and broken glass after they bash their way through a solid set of chaotic rock n' roll, never say ‘Break A Leg’, yet be sure to clear a few meters front of stage from sharp objects. 

Front man Jack Davies has unbelievable stage presence, he puts on an incredible show, climbs the walls, hangs from the ceiling or anything within reach and often lands with a thud whilst the rest of the band thrash around in similar fashion without missing a beat.  Brendan Charlie (Guitar) is not afraid to throw himself out front with Jack Davies, Chris Tarranto (Guitar) goes head to head with Charlie, Joe Cunliffe belts out the beats on drums whilst Johnny Kicks puts on a show of his own, earning a reputation as the naked bass player, Kicks nudes up only to be left with his bass guitar as his only attire. The beauty with the Kicks is there is so much going on, so much to look at and so much to entertain you, so much so you just want to push your way up the front and get where the action is, one cannot help but to totally enjoy and be left feeling energised and wanting more.

The sound is Raw with splintering riffs, catchy as hell bass lines, belting drums and howling vocals which come together in a mixture of ‘proto punk’ and old school bluesy rock to create a uniquely powerful sound that can only be described as real.  Although young lads, the Bitter Sweet Kicks draw a crowd ranging from their 20’s through to 50’s, the older are reminded of rock when they were similar age, while the younger fans feel they are experiencing something exciting and new.  The Bitter Sweet Kicks certainly have a big future ahead of them.

The Bitter Sweet Kicks launch their new EP "Linea De Fuego" at the Prince Band Room in St Kilda Friday 13^th July with special guests King Of The North, Valentiine and Merri Creek Pickers.  Show starts at 8pm, ($10 pre sale or $15 at the door). Ticket Link http://goo.gl/7Du5X  

August the band board the big silver bird bound for Europe for a series of shows.

ROCK N ROLL IS NOT DEAD