The Subways and The Suffrajets Warwick Students’ Union, Thursday 18 November
 | | The Suffrajets in action |
I may not have liked the support band’s name but I wasn’t going to tell them that - the four hard-rocking girls would probably have torn my head off. They had a good mix of lead, rhythm and bass guitar and a real feisty drummer (well she has had to put up with Pete Doherty and the whole Babyshambles bandwagon). The vocalist/guitarist was mad – rocked out at every opportunity and wasn’t afraid to throw in a lengthy jam session mid-way through songs either. The lead guitarist was a tall, sexy blonde and the bassist likewise. The Union’s Marketplace could barely contain The Suffrajets – they were completely crazy and looked like they loved every minute of it.
 | | Charlotte Cooper (but we can't see the boots!) |
It was clear the crowd was waiting for The Subways but when the blistering six-song set ended all those gathered rightly showed their appreciation. The Suffrajets were a solid support act and given the right backing they could do well. Enter The Subways … Bassist Charlotte Cooper wore red knee-high boots and a short sparkly dress and was all sex as she strutted, pouted and played her bass.
 | | The Subways |
In contrast guitarist and lead singer Billy Lunn looked scruffy in a striped green t-shirt and jeans. He was full of punk-angst and aggression and played the part for all it was worth with passion and power in his vocals. There was clearly sexual chemistry between the two as they flirted and talked to each other between songs. Holiday was a crowd-pleaser as the set-opener and Oh Yeah and No Goodbyes were met by enthusiastic jumping, clapping and singing from a wild crowd. They ripped through At 1am, Young For Eternity and I Want To Hear What You’ve Got To Say. Every song had the crowd hooked and proved The Subways have simply got an album full of tracks that are perfect for gigging.
 | | The Subways |
Warwick University Students' Union was a brilliant venue for them too. It’s small but is split with a balcony which served to create a great atmosphere. Lunn was determined to take advantage of every inch of the stage and he ran about climbing the speaker stacks and rigging to get to the fans on the upper floor. After a spot of crowd-diving he returned to the stage to finish a storming version of Rock & Roll Queen. The Subways have got it all. They’re young, fresh and thanks to plenty of gigs they’ve built up a decent following. Tonight was one more sell-out on their tour. And despite their youth, or maybe thanks to it, they’ve got musical talent and the sort of heart-felt lyrics that many more mature bands would die for. The Subways are destined for huge success and that those lucky enough to see them at this stage in their career have witnessed something special. Boots and all. | 
