The Gulps are preparing for their UK headline tour in just under two weeks. This will see the alternative rock band of five, frontman, Javier Sola and guitarist Juan Carlos Ruiz (both from a small town in La Rioja, Spain), bassist Simon Mouchard (from Nantes, France), rhythm guitarist Francesco Antonio Buffone (from Calabria in southern Italy) and drummer Raoul Khayat (from Beirut, Lebanon), touring sold out tours in London, Leeds, Glasgow and Manchester.
But their first stop was Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff, where they supported welsh alternative rock band, ‘Trampolene.’ Trampolene’s set remained true to its welsh origin as the welsh national anthem began before they even got on stage and the second, they got on stage, they reminded anyone who didn’t know where they were from with a welsh flag with all their surnames on it. This was a nice personal touch which really made the set their own. This created a huge crowd reaction as chants begun and the music started the blare… it was an electric atmosphere.
The Gulps said how excited they were to support them as they mentioned “We watched Trampolene in a festival over Taylor Swift, and now we are supporting them!’ They said. Before singing their first song, ‘Candy”, followed by ‘The Kings House’. Their stage presence was outstanding, and this was proven, as the venue was filled quickly as fans of all ages flooded in, all moving in time to the vibrant music.
Their next song, ‘Boys’ was one of my favourites as they interacted with the crowd to sing back the lyrics. Shouting “Come on guys we sing boys, and you sing it back!” The vocals from both the crowd and band filled the room and it was nice to see the band engaging with the audience.
And finally, their new song ‘mirror mirror’ took to the stage like a storm as they sang, drummed and strummed their hearts out. It was defiantly a best till last moment, as it’s groovy and repetitive lyrics got everyone on their feet. And the only negative I can say is they weren’t on stage for long enough! If only they were head lining their own shows…
Oh, wait they are! So, if you want to see them headlining their own shows and immerse yourself into their refreshing take on indie rock music you can grab yourself tickets for just £11! See you there!
