Flash Lightnin' and I don't mean the weather (Hillside '10)

"Sorry Sarah Harmer" was the call from Flash Lightnin' as I entered the tent that could be heard from across the festival grounds. This three piece was playing unabashedly hard for three minutes at a time, being sure to pack in a filthy guitar solo or two into that time. It was balls-out rock and roll that grew in intensity and fun, continually attracting people as it filled from twenty or so when I arrived to a full crowd by the end. The drummer's driving beat made sure the songs didn't hit any lulls while they layered licks on top from their lightning instruments. Joined on a track by The Beauties they got a bluesy vibe going but were soon back at the rock, with the guitarist playing incredible solos with his metal slide. Hell, at times they were givin' it as hard as any metal band. Flash Lightnin' have my vote for favourite single song of the festival with their self-titled (yes, as in titled after the band) song that shook the tent with stormy lyrics, drumming like thunder and guitar-work like lightning. Straight ahead awesome!