22nd November 2013 The Goat Inn, St.Albans.

The Goat Inn, St.Albans  22^nd November 2013.

A rebooking in St. Albans is a real endorsement of the Beatin’Hearts credentials and a sure sign of everything heading in the right direction. If there was any doubt that the band could “pack’em in” then the Goat on Friday certainly dispelled that. Not a seat was left and with the bar area crowded, much to the delight of Mick and Kate the licencees, The Beatin’Hearts lifted the crowd with their pumping rock and soulful takes on familiar but not too “samey” covers.

A mixture of the young and not so young, sang along, danced along and drank along to a band that just gets better and better. The infectiousness of the music and the humorous asides of a band that are clearly enjoying themselves make for a great evening out.  The band are attracting the attention of promoters in the area, so should be back in St. Albans soon.

The pub does a fine selection of Real Ale, has a B & B facility and decent food, oh and of course great music.

www.goatinn.co.uk

The Beatin’ Hearts Live at East Barnet Old Grammarians 12th October 2013

The Beatin’ Hearts Live at East Barnet Old Grammarians 12^th October 2013

The recent revival of live music at this famous old clubhouse, conjures up great memories from the past when Georgie Fame, Nine Below Zero, Juice on the Loose and other top acts performed in the hallowed halls. (Oh! and also Jim Davidson)

For the last few months “EBOG” impresario Sid Draper has brought back much needed live entertainment for the members.

Last week we rocked, danced, bopped and sang along to a great band from St. Albans, The Beatin’Hearts.

This 5-piece tap into what people really want on a Saturday night, good time music, rapport with the audience with a good humoured approach.

The set list has been well thought out, with a tight mix of Rock, Blues and contemporary, that is known but not overly familiar.

From the opening bars of the Feelgoods “She Does it Right” it’s obvious this band know what they are doing. They are brave enough to follow a great version of Jimmy Reed’s “Baby What you Want me to Do” with “Make It Wit Chu” by Queens of the Stone Age.

One wondered what the younger contingent of the crowd would make of this, lets say, more mature type of band, but it was obvious that the infectious beat and delivery had won them over.

Dancing and drinking well into the night, listening to great sounds, what else do you want from a social club?

What people said;

“I’ve seen this band before, and travelled from Islington tonight to catch them again, they are great fun and can really play” --Elaine Durack

“ Its great EBOG’s are putting on live music again, its been a cracking night”—Andy Maclaren

“ This band are top class”—Dave Aumayer