It was like being in the midst of a keep-fit class as she cavorted around the stage, not standing still for a second. I would normally frown on this but the energy from the LA based singer Jessica Perry could simply not be ignored. The music is backing tapes (apparently, they do often have live guitar and she performs and plays herself but not tonight). The second support are Vanilla Sugar and this is how to pump up a crowd and then some. Hardly any time to pop out for a smoke before thuds are heard from outside. Very impressive overall and a sublime and stunning vocal presence, sign me up to your coven please. However, one track was recognised in a split second and that’s a gorgeous cover of NIN classic Hurt. Titles I did not catch, further exploration is necessary here. I suddenly realise that the singer is wearing an eye mask so she is definitely feeling this in a sensory way and whether this helps her voice to naturally soar all the more is an interesting question? Things do progress to the more bombastic side with the dark electronics pumped up a bit on a couple of numbers. The audience is divided between those who want to absorb every note and those annoyingly wanting to chat over it. It’s the opposite from a warm up band really and was not designed to pump us up. This is mellow, a bit like Enya in places and the gorgeous harmonies of songs and lyrics which tell us “it’s too late” are quick to transfix us to their craft. Dry ice smothers things at first but Erin’s elfin tones easily penetrate as it clears and they are bathed in pastel lighting. Comprising of Ryan providing instruments from behind electronic keyboard and Erin vocals, the display is dare I say, instantly bewitching and they are quick to cast a spell over us. Once in and away from all the football fans who also seem in high spirits, it is the turn of the support bands who both, as the evening is unveiled, seem to have become good friends with the headliners and are likely to get invites to further parties, birthday’s or not.įirst we have Witch Of The Vale from a remote part of Scotland here in the bustling metropolis which must seem a million miles from their normal habitat. This is the last night and there’s a whopping queue already an hour before doors open. Delayed for two years, it seems The Birthday Massacre have had a good jaunt around the UK selling out both London shows at the beginning and end of it.
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