The Fratellis
>> Glasgow Barrowlands
>> 9th November 2006
What a year eh? The Glasgow 3-piece have lived the dream over the past 11 months with a limited EP release through Nomadic records, a fabulous set with big Zane at SXSW, chin wagging with new-best-pal Pete Townsend at T in the Park, a live show on Jools Holland, and releasing 3 of the best singles this year from anyone. Tonight, the Fratellis return home.
To describe the crowd as enthusiastic would be the understatement of the year - as mayhem, is probably the most appropriate word. After some solid sets from Lick favourites the 44s and the Figure 5 (of which the Fratellis share management) the pints are full, and the nails are being chewed as the boys stroll on in triumph.
30 seconds later, the set is finished. Well, is seems that way as maybe a touch of the John Peel's have kicked in with every song played at twice the speed it's supposed too! This only sets the crowd off even more and as dance-a-long hit follows beer-throwing tune.
To round off the evening, the boys even squeeze in a cover of Goldfrapp's Ooh La La and finish a frantic, yet spectacular night. It seems that Jon, Barry and Mince just can't put a foot wrong. Guys, we salute you!
>> Joe Sach
PHOTO: Matthew Sillars - msillars@hotmail.com
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