MUSIC REVIEW: The Haggis Horns in Edinburgh – SOLD OUT!

The Scotch leg of The Haggis Horns‘ UK tour swept the folk of Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms in no time. The gig sold out with no probs at all. We were blessed to secure that wee golden ticket (band’s kindness) and check out the show in its live format.

Kenny Higgins – massive praise for the solo on that bass man. This was one of those that lifts you up with the first slap. The vibe was great and quite frankly: I didn’t really want it to ever stop… We’re usually quite picky about the Voodoo’s acoustics but the man at the steering wheel for sound pitched it low enough for the soul and a stomping foot.

These guys are a compatible set, don’t mince the words too much or put on irrelevant theatre. They go with what they’ve got and that’s harmonious consistency within their core and towards the audience!

The Horns have a filled up to the max rucksack of experience, making music for and with some of the best out there…

Malcolm (trumpet), Rob (sax) and Athol (sax & flute) would be the cause for were the funk journey heals any stubborn ear of its deepest infection, undeniably. Some of the high tones drilled mine like a spear and I felt: yes, this is the kind of sting we all require, and that rhythm for the constantly bouncing head. Good night it was!

Some of the menu mains were Hot Damn (classic) and The Traveller Part 2. I mean, what is it about ‘the traveller’ piece..? It’s super repetitive, loopy even, but its the one you’d listen to again and again. It’s the tiny bits that when noticed, get you totally hooked on.

From a cat’s meow to tiger’s roar Ben Barker’s guitar filled up the tank with some top ‘kunst’ and precision and weaving the web of cohesion around the entire plot were George Cooper (keyboard) and Errol Rollins (drums).

Ended up with a much anticipated vinyl piece of sound for the reviewsphere mag’s collection of A-listers.

Anytime The Haggis Horns are in or near your town, kit yourself up for some fly flow!