Vinnie Caruana at Hit The Deck, Bristol
Vinnie Caruana made his return to the UK to play at Hit The Deck and numerous headlining shows.
The small acoustic stage in Thekla was the busiest it had been all day for Caruana's set and the front half of the room was definitely made up of his dedicated and die-hard fans who were singing and dancing along to every song whether it was his solo work, I Am The Avalanche or Movielife.
Caruana had a smile on his face throughout his set and came across as being very appreciative and humble, as well as being very excited about the fact that he was playing on a boat.
Armed with just an acoustic guitar, a tiny stage and a big smile, Caruana won over everyone in the venue, even the newcomers that hadn't heard his work before. He has true punk spirit; his music is not simply made up of aggression but tells the story of his life in a charismatic and likeable way.
Having played a interesting collection of his work; both from his back catalogue and present day, Caruana ensured that everyone who had watched him left with a smile on their faces.