To the House once more to see a band I reviewed back in May. Tonight the band were five members strong, with just the one guitarist, and Katherine Stewart now on fiddling duties.
The format was much as described in my previous post, right down to the audience singing along to a gospel number in the encore. Always a great way to end a gig. With a deep well of songs from their six albums to draw from, and some new songs from the seventh, which will be out next year, Southern Tenant cover a gamut of styles through country, bluegrass, folk and balladry. Their lyrics tackle a wide variety of subject, but it's the more political numbers that stand out for their imagery. Pat McGarvey never shies away from wearing his left wing heart on his political sleeve, and the band is all the better for that. He also ensures that everyone gets a chance to show off their individual talents, and newcomer Stewart delivered a fine and lively set of Scots tunes for her party piece.
As enjoyable as ever and not to be missed if you get the chance.
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