Review – Chubby and the Gang

Bristol O2 Academy, 28th March 2022

So here I am, stood by the pit at the o2, it’s been a long day, so I attempt to shake the bitterness out of my system for what is set out to be a chaotic evening of punk. I hope this review does Chubby justice, because damn, they brought a show.


You wouldn’t be crazy for assuming these guys were headliners. The energy they arrived with immediately had the crowd under their command.


There were mosh pits from song one, and they didn’t seem to stop until they left the stage. Balanced with a dominant but charming energy from the frontman, their place on the stage felt well deserved.


Musically, the band were tight. Their chemistry and attitude seemed to resonate well with the crowd. Lyrics being belted back towards the stage told me everything I needed to know about these guys, and that’s that they’ve planted their feet firmly in the punk scene.


Gritty, confident, energetic, what more could you ask for.


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@thebristolnomad / @bristolnomad_gigphotography Role: Photographer / Reviewer / Interviewer Chief, the one that bugs the team for team for their reviews and images. Creator and founder of The Bristol Gig Guide. Can usually be found swamped in admin or getting cramp kneeling at the front of a gig. Available for: Gig Shoots, Gig Reviews, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots, Videography work, Interviews and Touring First attended gig: Republica, circa 1996. First gig shot: Hands Off Gretel, at The Louisiana! Dream gig: Huge metalhead and my ultimate dream gig would be shooting my heroes Slipknot at a huge stadium gig, or as festival headliners. And to experience shooting a headline tour outside the UK