It was a clever move for the band to put themselves at the top of the schedule - their many fans turned up early and that guaranteed that subsequent acts would play to good sized crowds. Of course the downside is having to follow one of the best bands in the world....
There was no shortage of variety on offer, as the following line up testifies :
Born to Explore Stage
LAU 7.30 pm
Whitburn Brass Band 8.35 pm
Joan As Policewoman 9.15 pm
Nadah El Shazly 10.45 pm
James Holden & The Animal Spirits 11.45 pm
Some Chick Called Bob 12.45 am
Beasts of Trad Stage
Rona Lightfoot & Brighde Chaimbeul 9.00 pm
Alasdair Roberts 10.00 pm
RANT 11.00 pm
Landless 12.00 am
Open Trad Singing Session
with Siobhan Miller, Alasdair Roberts, Landless & friends 10.00 pm
Lau provided a predictably brilliant opening to the evening, starting with an acoustic rendition of the haunting Ghosts through to the full electronic experience including a couple of tracks from their forthcoming album. I won't attempt to review the remaining acts as I flitted about and took in bits and pieces. The Whitburn Band was a highlight, playing a modern orchestral piece with control and passion, and Rant were outstanding. The Born to Explore stage lived up to the name with experimental music, and Joan as Policewoman a more conventional pop and soul presence.
It was a delight to see Leith Theatre being fully utilised, both stages occupied, both rooms packed. Lau have created another triumph.
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