The first were an outfit called GU Medicine from Barnsley. Strange name for a band, but each to their own. Self described as 'inspired by all things heavy, deprived and filthy, G.U.Medicine are a lethal concoction of good time rock 'n roll, furious noise core riffs mixed up with plenty of power and the all-important groove factor! The future of Collision Rock starts here!' You can't really argue with that, a full-on raw rock band who put on a good show.

Next up was Sign, pretty much Skid Row in disguise. Hailing from Iceland of all places, the singer so wants to be Seb Bach and does it very well to the point their rendition of Youth Gone Wild was as good a cover you're going to get live. Needless to say many were suitably impressed.

And then to the main event. A 15-song set which saw a near capacity Town Mill go mad. Ranging from Earth Vs through the years to the new self-titled album, they blasted out the tunes to an eager crowd. As tight as ever, Ginger et al started as they meant to go on with raw energy and a passion for what they do. New boy Scott Sorry looks like he's been there since their inception and while that's no detriment to Danny, he's filled those boots like they were made for him.

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Surprisingly they only visited the new album twice and neither time to play the single, but with an extensive catalogue to choose from they can't play them all.

As usual Ginger's interaction with the crowd raised a few smiles in between songs, along with impromptu jams as people shouted out their personal favourites. By the end of the set the venue was as wet inside as outside, as sweat soaked but very happy fans made their way home.

Having seen this band numerous times, this has to be one of the better shows. Ginger, when on form, is the perfect front man. Catch him in a good mood and the show reflects that. An excellent night was had with a brilliant performance by one of this country's best rock acts - made better by the intimacy of the venue which leads me nicely onto the Town Mill.

When this show was announced it was met with some disbelief. The Wildhearts are the kind of band who fit nicely into Rock City-type venues. Anything bigger and it wouldn't be right. The Town Mill is an excellent venue and is working hard to pull such bands in and this booking has to be top of the pile so far. Getting a band like The Wildhearts to play in Mansfield is simply genius and will hopefully pave the way for more named acts to follow suit.

• Setlist:


• Vanilla Radio, Caffeine Bomb, TV Tan, Someone Who Wont Let me Go, This Revolution Wil be Televised, Suckerpunch, Nexus Icon, Sick Of Drugs, Everlone, Nina Nitro, O.C.D., Stormy In The North, Karma In The South, Headfuck, Rooting For The Bad Guy, I Wanna Go Where The People Go.

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