thebracknall

As an indie rule of thumb, first gigs are supposed to be in a toilet venue witnessed by four people on a wet Tuesday night right? This is the start of a steep learning curve that is your education into the rock 'n 'roll lifestyle. The Bracknall however decided not to read the script. Their first show was in front of a sold out 350 capacity venue back in March 2011 without even batting an eye lid. Fast forward to 2012 and the quartet have taken it all in their stride, creating libertine-esq carnage in tiny boozers to sold-out support slots at the famous Chinnery's in Southend. Influenced by the poetic nous of lyrists such as Jamie T and Billy Bragg, live they deliver brilliantly executed pop songs at break neck speed. Using dry wit and ironic observations, front man Jack Dacey colourfully paints a picture of what is to be young and all the highs and the lows that come with it....