This week saw the return of live music in an all new format – socially distanced & seated.
First to kick off was The Orielles on Sunday at Belgrave Music Hall in Leeds followed by a performance at Jazz Café in London on Tuesday. Despite these shows being different to what audiences would usually be used to, spirits were not dampened.
The crowd was lively as the band opened with track Come Down on Jupiter, hailing from their latest album Disco Volador. With the band playing two shows, guitarist Henry didn’t let the band’s gratitude toward being able to play live go unnoticed either.
The band’s chemistry seemed to be flowing abundantly, suggesting that lockdown has done incredible things in terms of allowing the band to smooth out their live act. Bobbi’s Second World, the band’s biggest hit was an arguable highlight as it got the audience moving despite being restricted to seats. Closing track was Sunflower Seeds from 2018’s Silver Dollar Moment and it was a perfect way to end the night before the impending 10pm curfew.
You can purchase The Orielles album Disco Volador here: https://theorielles.bandcamp.com/album/disco-volador
North London based Sorry also played a socially distanced gig this week, this time at The Windmill in Brixton. Having not played a live, in person show since their US debut at New York’s Union Pool venue in March, the group certainly haven’t lost their swagger. Opening with Right Round The Clock, a track off their debut album 925; the audience was lively right up until the band finished with their song lies. It was amazing to see the band back together on stage once again.
You can purchase Sorry’s album 925 here: https://www.dominomusic.com/releases/sorry/925/lp