Hobfest Review - Windsor an Eton Express

Having sunk a number of pints at the Hobgoblin in Maidenhead before - the atmosphere I was met with for Hobfest was a totally different experience.

Music belted out from the back of the pub, while the fine smell of Thai spring rolls and curry wafted from the High Street watering-hole.

The friendly, high-spirited vibe synonymous with most arts festivals was in the air as groups chatted, and revellers showed off their contrasting dance moves.

The pub was perfectly set-up with a marquee outside, where the music was loud enough to hear clearly and the main section at the back as the dance-floor.

While not being my taste in rock on Saturday evening, I was impressed with the energy of Death Pop and their throbbing punk swamp rock and roll.

They were followed by melodic metal quartet Hopeless Potential, whose lyrical tracks featured drum beats and humming that pulled dancers onto the floor.

Next up was punk/alternative rock band On Trial UK, and then The Zoas, who songs ranged from fluid rock grooves to ambient psychedelia.

I took a look on Sunday where the purely acoustic day was sure to be more up my street and it certainly did not disappoint.

The final day had the perfect pure musical sounds for kicking back over a pint and finishing off the weekend before work on Monday.

Youthful guitarist Josie White played some original mellow tracks, before the energetic Busker Rhymes, gave his versions of everything from Cee Lo Green songs to 90s hits.

Hobfest seemed to go down a treat, showcasing a feast of local music talent all in aid of a worthy cause - Norden Farm Arts Centre.

Hopefully Maidenhead town centre's top music festival is here to stay and I am sure many Hobfest-goers will have already pencilled it in for next year.

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