After spending a lovely day out in Chester at the
Cathedral's art exhibition (I'd recommend going if you get the chance), I was
more than ready to see We Are Scientists again since Bingley Music Live, which
was fantastic but I felt that they deserved a longer set. And as usual, they were
on top form for Chester!
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| Peaness |
The first support of the evening was Chester's very own, Peaness, With a sound reminiscent of Canadian band, Alvvays, Peaness
played with confidence and professionalism. They delighted the crowd with their
indie melodies and harmonious vocals. Both the bassist and guitarist, who were
sharing the vocals, had strong, clear voices that complimented each other
perfectly. All three accomplished
musicians created a unique sound of well-crafted, melodic indie-pop. While
watching them perform, I spoke to Keith Murray, of We Are Scientists, who said
they were a "fucking awesome" band! By the end of their set, Peaness
had certainly increased their following.
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| The RPMs |
All the way from Brighton were The RPMs. The lively five piece
played their own blend of indie, with a poppy edge. Jack Valero had a
distinctive, powerful voice that filled the venue, creating a fantastic energy
from the stage. I feel that their music is very reminiscent of that
Post-Britpop era, with sounds similar to bands such as The Subways, The
Bluetones and The Dandy Warhols, which made for a brilliant boppy tune! Already
the band have had a fair amount of air play and I'm sure it'll continue as it's
clear there's a bright future ahead for The RPMs! They played with ease and
confidence on stage as Jack's melodious vocals went hand in hand with the
energetic rhythms. They certainly helped build the atmosphere for We Are
Scientists!
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| Keith Murray, We Are Scientists |
We Are Scientists never fail to disappoint with their blend
of superb music and comedy banter! Nothing could daunt them; breaking a string
only provided them with an opportunity to delight the audience with an amusing,
rambling anecdote. As always, the crowd were drawn in and intoxicated by the
commanding and unique sound of the 3 piece. Thundering through a set that
ranged from the iconic hits from their first album, right up to the well loved
tracks off their latest album, they thrilled the audience from start to finish.
In between every few songs, they would set off into witty ramblings, some of
which included Chris Cain's bass strings being made of cat guts (lovely imagery
there!). Having two slick, comedic front men meant that the evening flowed
between stand up and music in perfect harmony, keeping us all thoroughly
entertained.
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