The People The Poet
The Maine
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Last friday was the perfect day for a gig. The beginning of the weekend called for enthusiasm and good moods and it seemed that everyone was hit with that friday feeling in Clapham.
The People The Poet emerged onto the stage in Clapham Grand when it was only merely half full. I'm usually a big fan of my South Wales alternative rock music but they just weren't my thing. The singer did carry a lot of stage presence but the female harmonist on the other hand appeared stilted and it seemed like she didn't really have a purpose. Despite this, the band were good but good didn't quite cut it for tonight's audience.
In contrast to this, Arizona pop-rockers the Maine brought their encouraging, cheery personas which were contagious to the audience. Singer, John O'Callaghan successfully engaged with the crowd but the stage 'banter' was questionable. Their setlist was filled heavily with newer tracks like Run, Happy and Misery which, being an older fan of the band, was slightly disappointing, though a few older tracks like We All Roll Along and Right Girl did make appearances.
What was unique about the shows in Clapham Grand compared to the others on this tour was the string quartet and gospel choir that the band implemented. They added a different dimension to a standard Deaf Havana show and almost created completely new songs with their different approach. The bright lighting and lit up name on stage also contributed to this different atmosphere. Though, naturally, it was the headlining band that stole the show. Deaf Havana kept the same live standard that they usually do, creating an atmosphere of unity and inspiration. This was especially emphasised through the variety of songs that they played from Nicotine and Alcohol Saved My Life, Smiles All Round to Leeches and Caro Padre. Hearing this conspicuous change in music allows us to realise Deaf Havana are a still maturing yet a growingly happy band, also shown through the stories behind The Past Six Years and Hunstanston Pier. James Veck-Gilodi is a great frontman, honest, self-aware, funny and appreciative and he and the bands endeavour is what has kept the fans interested throughout the years.
What was unique about the shows in Clapham Grand compared to the others on this tour was the string quartet and gospel choir that the band implemented. They added a different dimension to a standard Deaf Havana show and almost created completely new songs with their different approach. The bright lighting and lit up name on stage also contributed to this different atmosphere. Though, naturally, it was the headlining band that stole the show. Deaf Havana kept the same live standard that they usually do, creating an atmosphere of unity and inspiration. This was especially emphasised through the variety of songs that they played from Nicotine and Alcohol Saved My Life, Smiles All Round to Leeches and Caro Padre. Hearing this conspicuous change in music allows us to realise Deaf Havana are a still maturing yet a growingly happy band, also shown through the stories behind The Past Six Years and Hunstanston Pier. James Veck-Gilodi is a great frontman, honest, self-aware, funny and appreciative and he and the bands endeavour is what has kept the fans interested throughout the years.
Have you seen Deaf Havana on this tour? What did you think?
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