The Cougars @ Kasbah Coventry

The Cougars were back in Coventry over the Bank Holiday weekend and the crowds at Kasbah nightclub were in for a real treat. Ashley, George, Ross and Matt not only warmed up for The Delays performance, they truly 'rocked the Kasbah' with their power packed set list.

Despite The Cougars having van trouble, even before they had set off from Cambridge it didn't stop lead singer Ashley and drummer Matt from lugging all the equipment into their cars and driving up to Coventry so as not to disappoint fans. Many an artist would have pulled the plug on the gig but The Cougars love Coventry too much for such a thing to happen!

The Cougars deserve praise for delivering such an energetic performance and are a worthy contenders for the main stage at the Kasbah. Coventry and indeed the world, needs bands like The Cougars during these difficult times. Despite having a long drive back to Cambridge and the prospect of a long 13 hour shift at work, Ashley and the lads stayed behind for The Delays set and shared a few drinks long into the night with fans. No wonder Coventry love The Cougars!

 Ashley strikes a pose

 George pouts

Ross and Gaz from Bootleg Poets get cosy!

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The Cougars Return To Coventry

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The Cougars are coming back to Coventry on Friday 23 April (St Georges Day) and will get the Kasbah rocking with their lively performance. The Cambridge lads are no strangers to Coventry - having previously performed at The Phoenix twice and long time friends of Coventry's The Ripps meant they already know Kasbah.

One of The Cougars songs (check out the words to 'You Having A Good Time Man' on their MySpace page), was inspired after an unexpected night out at the Colosseum and The Cougars have been eager to return back to Coventry for a long time.

If you have not heard The Cougars perform, then get yourself to the Kasbah on Friday evening and celebrate St George's Day in style with the infectious sounds of SKA, indie and punk all rolled into one! The band are so impressive, I was inspired to write these words, "The best new band of 2007 with their fusion of punk/pop and a stage presence that keeps the audience memorised throughout. These guys deserve to be MASSIVE! Well worth watching live!"

WHO: The Cougars 

- Ashley Read (Vocals, Guitar)WHERE: Kasbah, Primrose Street, Coventry

- Ross Castle (Guitar)

- George Coupland(Bass)

- Matt Johnson (Drums)

 

WHEN: Friday 23 April, after 11pm

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The Cougars @ Kapow, Coventry

It's normally at this point I should be busy writing a review about the bands who performed at Kapow (Phoenix) in Coventry this week, but the truth is I got a bit bladdered! The Cougars were up from Cambridge, even though they had van problems, they still made the effort to come and entertain the Coventry crowd. The Promenade Stories and the Bootleg Poets did the business of warming the venue up ready for the final act, The Cougars.

Ashley Read on lead vocals, Ross Castle on lead guitar, George Coupland on bass and new man Tom Harding on drums make up The Cougars line up and what a line up it is. The lads were up for a drink or two before getting on stage and as the pictures show below, know how to have a good time. At one point during the set, Ashley invited the crowd up on stage - which turned out to be good fun. All in all, it was another great night out with live music at it's best. It was a pity I had to get up for work several hours later.........

Check out The Cougars MySpace for more details of upcoming gigs.

The Cougars and a tipsy robmacca.

Ashley pouts, Ross dreams and Tom licks - perfect!

Sam joins The Cougars.








The Cougars in action @ Kapow, Coventry.





The Cougars - Chapter 2 @ Kapow! Coventry



The Cougars live at Kapow, Phoenix, Coventry

More pictures and mobile video can be found: HERE.

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