Joe McCorriston began his set by saying this was his first time ever in Chesham. And what a treat for Chesham to have this Morecambe born, London based singer travel up specifically to share with them his music.
With original songs tightly rooted within the 90s pop rock genre, he performed a range of tunes with titles apparently designed to entice a younger audience than the one he found at the General Arms pub: It’s An Addiction, Bar At The End of the World, Escape from Reality and Halloween all have resonance with teenage and student life.
But he brought to these youthful topics a maturity and swaggering confidence that made them feel fresh and captivating. His guitar playing was bold and brash, his vocals broad and bravado. Dressed casually in chinos and T-shirt with his tattoos on show and a Scooby Doo guitar strap, he looked and sounded every inch the (slightly older) boy band rockstar, like the McFly and Busted boys of today.
He said he grew up listening to Green Day, and there was a distinct American twang to his singing, except ironically when he delivered a cover of Robbie William’s Love Supreme, when his authentic northern vowels were let loose. He even delivered the rap in the middle 8 with aplomb! Overall, a brilliant hour of original pop rock to please punk kids of all ages.
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