Mickey 9s played Limbo in October 2009 (pix here). Here’s what Limbo made of it:
The Mickey 9s are a colourful, entertaining bunch, who don’t take themselves (or anyone else) remotely seriously. There’s something of Punch And The Apostles and Super Adventure Club’s crazy time signatures and irreverant musical fair, albeit delivered with a smile, a nudge and a wink as opposed to any more angst-ridden, neurotic expressions. It’s quite a mash-up, with Antony’s funky, wah-wah guitar licks aiding the general groove and lead singer/chief jester Dougie, wearing a mask, exhbiting a bit of Sean Ryder’s nonchalant swagger, albeit with a more self-deprecating, less self-consciously cool air. Mickey 9s poke fun at the world, have a great time doing so and get everyone going in the process, not least tonight’s audience, which is properly jumping around at the front. There’s something immediately arresting and very memorable about these guys and we expect to be seeing and hearing a lot more about them in the future.
