Struck Dum Promotions Night
>> with City, The Low Miffs & Kays Lavelle
>> Stereo
>> 20th March 2006
I feel a bit out of place in Stereo tonight without my wooly jumper or scarf as it seems to be an un-written rule to dress like a grandpa if your from the West End. Struck Dum promotions are the bright sparks behind tonight's line up, and first up are the Kays Lavelle.
Sounding and looking remarkably like Athlete, the influences are obvious, as the band could fit nicely in between Coldplay and Morning Runner on a Sunday afternoon compilation album. However, the band do have some lovely songs and are so incredibly humble and appreciative of the listening audience that they are a pleasure to watch.
And so to the Low Miffs, who up the tempo with some cracking tunes and bags of energy. Dressed in suits and smart shoes, the Low Miffs bound around the stage like Franz on speed, and lead singer Leo Condie owns the stage with some fabulous, over-the-top, dramatic dancing. The tunes are catchy and tight as hell, and as they leave the stage, everyone in the room seems to be curious as to why they weren't headlining.
Final rockin' 4-piece City certainly look the part, but the opening few songs fail to keep the crowd on the high left by the previous strummers, and some folk even look slightly.... (wait for it)... Miffed. (See what I did there?).
A grand night however, and Struck Dum seem to have a knack of creating smashing nights like this with some great bands. If your in a band, get your Cd to 'em now!
>> Joe Sach
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