Fast!, The Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Sept 8

Fast! has quickly become a very popular punk club, for a city sadly lacking in similar decent nights. Tonight The Violets screamed through a rocking set that had the crowd enthralled, and afterwards the resident DJs kept things lively with a mix that ranged from the obscure to classic to contemporary, that had most punters throwing themselves about. Upstairs was a bit of a fizzer unfortunately, as what was publicised as a Johnny Cash Tribute never really seemed to get going, with DJs playing obscure Cash tracks that could barely be heard above the din created by a crowd too busy chattering to take any notice. They definitely needed to turn up the volume, and it was unfortunate because Fast! is usually amazing. (Dorian Williams)