Event Date: October 9, 2009
Event Venue: Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff

The Slits live at Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
By Rob Jones

In 1976 punk rock sprung forth and one of the most noted bands to grow from this rebel rock movement was The Slits. This female force rubbed shoulders with The Sex Pistols and The Clash in a London led uprising-and, this unique act were to mix up dub reggae, new wave pop, funk and global grooves to create a magical, musical melting pot! The Slits debut album entitled 'Cut' offered anthems of alienation and angst alongside the weird and wacky-and, with dreadlocked dynamo Ari Up fronting the band normality was never going to be the order of the day!
The Slits are in full 2009 effect via an entertaining biography, a vibrant record and tour dates. The Zoe Street Howe penned text 'Typical Girls? The Story of The Slits' is the tale of seminal survivors who prove via their new  'Trapped Animal' release that it may be 30 years on from their first long player- but, there is still lot's of life in these ladies! The evidence of their energy was aplenty at Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff as a fiery five piece filled a full house with a range of rhythms. Ari Up (the step-daughter of John Lydon), original bassist Tessa Pollitt, keyboard player Hollie Cook (daughter of Sex Pistols drummer, Paul), guitarist Adele Wilson and drummer Anna Schulte offer their all via a sonic smorgasbord.
The gig comprises of The Slits famed cover of 'I heard it through the Grapevine' the influential joys of Jamaica, fresh material and epic anthems such as- 'Love and Romance', 'Shoplifting', 'New Town' and the furious finale of 'Typical Girls'. Ari Up gives 110% as a dervish who invites punters on stage for a dance, chats freely with the fans, recalls stories of previous visits to Wales, and pours her bottle of water on to a special area of her body!?!
A 70's Slits helped open the doors for girls to get more recognition in rock music and their influence is stamped all over the templates of a host of acts who have followed their trail. The Slits welcomes planet pop in to their mantra and then a cordial invite goes out to the general public to get an 'Instant Hit' from the treasures of the 'Femme Fatale'. 'The Return of the giant Slits' is back on, please sample this aural adventure!

The slits were the first live band that I whent to see, back in 79.At the FUN HOUSE in Manchester, I was 14 at the time and they were out of this world and whould recommend them to anyone one who whants a top night out. I will be in liverpool to see them in oct