THE PROPOSAL?!

Article by Sue-Anne Bright

The Jolly Brewer, a pub in Lincoln, known for its quirk, food, pleasant staff, live music and atmosphere transitioned with the Lockdown restrictions to accommodate their patrons by providing the best bands and a night to be remembered. After worries of bad weather came clear and warm skies on Saturday 29th of August proving the universe was blessing this day indeed. A grand gesture, nay an actual proposal was made between band members Adam and Chloe with fans and musical colleagues joining them in their celebrations.

The band in question? Tides, their raw rock style being showcased for their first ever gig with their debut song Silver Lining, which was quoted by the lead singer and bride to be Chloe, “Silver Lining is the expression of overcoming hardships. I believe it is important to realise that, even in the darkest times, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This song describes the journey into reaching that better place through self-acceptance, self-love but also by making peace with the past.” Their music, the people they are and the fans gained since joining together, made for a memorable night.

Tides Live at The Jolly Brewer

Photo: Tayler Rayner Photography

The engagement video on their YouTube channel can be found by searching ‘Drummer Proposes to Singer ON STAGE’ where we can relive the heartwarming scene of Adam telling us he’s about to do something “very embarrassing” which couldn’t be further from the truth. Once the crowd realised what was happening, a humbling silence followed by cheers came along with the well placed dirty request, as we were gifted with watching him get down on one knee, squeal in anticipation (the crowd, not the drummer..) and laugh with the happiest “sure” into the microphone as she was unable to contain her smile with that look, the look of genuine connection. A magical kiss with a celebratory guitar solo was icing on the cake but the true star will always be “get your willy out!” guy.

Tides Live at The Jolly Brewer

Photo: Tayler Rayner Photography

Since the first gig, the 5 members of Tides have released a single called Broken Record and have plans to rise to fame with more and more gigs, possibly with less proposals although this can’t be guaranteed. You can save your next gig date for 2021 but look out for these ambitious people, they’re out there and they’re making memories.

On the same night as hearing wedding bells in the air, we heard from KAYLYDE, GUTS. and Man Made Fate with thanks to Tired Bear Bookings and Promotions for bringing them together on that fateful night to allow us to congregate safely in rockin’ synchronicity.

KAYLYDE Live at The Jolly Brewer

Photo: Tayler Rayner Photography

Man Made Fate Live at The Jolly Brewer

Photo: Tayler Rayner Photography