The last couple of years has seen something of a resurgence of young bands in Guernsey.

This can be largely put down to the appearance of a new breed of music school and, for wont of a better description, youth music organisations equipping youngsters with the tools to make their own music and giving them the chance to experience it and play it live.

Opening act at The Vault tonight, Dead Steady, were a prime example of this having come out for the Thirst music school (and St Sampson High School) and having played both the school’s battle of the bands and last month’s Sound Guernsey event before making their full public debut here, supporting young (but not quite as young) rockers Problematic.

Running through set made up of versions of songs by Ocean Colour Scene, Arctic Monkeys, Guns ‘N’ Roses and more, I had heard good reports but was instantly highly impressed but the five-piece’s tightness.

Added to this they came with a grittier tone than many younger bands and a nice hint of attitude that can only grow as they get more confident on stage.

Lead guitarist Harry Esteves showed off some nice technical skills, while the rhythm section of Jonah Ingrouille (guitar), Theo Grice (bass) and Harry Reade (drums) found some, nice tight grooves and when he hit his stride vocalist Beau Moffat sounded great but with room to grow, which given they’re only 14 or 15 means I think we can expect great things in the future.

They might have been playing to a largely onside crowd of family and friends but, among those of us listening from a more neutral position, it was clear they impressed as they rounded off their set with a run at Black Sabbath’s Paranoid and an encore reprise of Ocean Colour Scene’s Riverboat Song.

Only a couple of years older themselves, Problematic have already gained a reputation following sets on Liberation Day and at the Vale Earth Fair amongst other places and they started off strong here with some nice gritty, indie grunge sounds.

Their set was something of a game of two halves though, to steal a cliché, as the first half felt like three young men letting out their energy on the stage with a mix of originals and covers from the likes of Slaves and Royal Blood.

Unfortunately after the family and friends of Dead Steady made their way out it left an audience that was at best less receptive and dwindled further as Problematic’s set went on.

The trio still found some good moments, particularly when they went into more atmospheric territory bringing to mind Muse and Radiohead, but this didn’t really fit for a Saturday night in a bar leading their set to peter out somewhat, ending on something of a low note despite the band playing perfectly well.

None the less it was great seeing two of the island’s younger bands both starting to make their mark and Dead Steady in particular impressed greatly, but both showed a lot of potential.

You can see more of my photos from the show on the BBC Music Introducing In Guernsey Facebook page