A storm in a tea cup?
 

Mange 2’s first visit to the brilliant Cookie’s Bar was a storming success and will be returning in the summer (date TBA). The first set saw them joined on stage by Lunatic Fringe singer Matt Eccles to belt out a rousing “Sex on Fire” by Kings of Leon. Windy had to wait for Pabs to come back from the bar before continuing with “When Doves Cry” and wrapped up the set with their medley of Who songs. Brilliant.
 

By the time they went on for set 2 the place was full. The crowd being a mixture of teens through to pensioners (oh yes) and everyone having a great time. Old classics like “Only Natural” went down equally as well as more recent tunes like “All The Small Things” and the party atmosphere was in full swing. When Pablo started the arpeggio for System of a Down’s “Lonely Day” it brought shrieks and cheers from the younger end, and when eventually it lead into the more famous “Chop Suey” the place exploded. All the seats in the booths were suddenly transformed into viewing/dancing platforms and even the pensioners joined in.
 

Due to the lateness of the evening the boys had to keep the final set down to a shorter than normal length, but nevertheless, still turned their skills to the likes of Metallica, Aerosmith, The Beatles, Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi. Finishing off with Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World” they brought the evening to a close.
 

This was a special night for special people. Don’t miss it next time and do try to visit one of the best bars in the region.
 

Catch the full blown Creme Brulee there on the 28th March. NOT TO BE MISSED!

Review by Paul Bailey