What an atmosphere at the golden lion. Bedhampton. I got there about 5 after getting the train back from supporting the runners at the London Marathon. The place was packed and full of energy.
The Bullet Train Band brought a full 80s stadium rock vibe, with the crowd singing along to every big ballad and anthem. The lead singer and guitarist drove the set with real presence and energy, a proper frontman performance backed brilliantly by Pete and the rest of the band.
Standout moments came thick and fast, with strong performances of Always, Bad Medicine, and a huge singalong to I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing. It was that loud and that good, even the London Marathon runners stepping off the train at Bedhampton could hear every word. By the time the chorus hit, they were likely wondering if they had signed up for 26.2 miles or just run straight into a live Aerosmith finale.
You could feel the buzz around the pub, everyone talking about how good it was.
Bullet Train are fast becoming a firm favourite at The Golden Lion. If you get the chance to see them, do not miss it. They will be back soon, and it will be another big one.