A largely similar show to that of April last year, and yet also completely different. The most obvious difference being the addition of Kathryn Joseph to the show. But it's the constant variations and improvisations that constantly refresh even weel kent tunes, and the Martin Green inspired electronic weirdness.
Not ones for the usual format, the trio came on and played a couple of standards from their back catalogue, with the simplicity of fiddle, accordion, guitar and Drever's vocals. Only then did support act Joseph come on, to play keyboard and sing. The first two numbers with the Lau boys doing her backing, then a few on her own. She's got a good voice, and the sparse Piano accompaniment suits her well, but it felt very one paced, mournful even. The interval was welcomed.
The second half was very different, with a long mash of tunes, songs, electronics, ethereal segues, movement of microphone stands, theatrics and even physical comedy. They use the full stage, and the choreography required is complex. Joseph joined them as backing singer, and her voice was well suited to the job, notably on Toy Tigers. It was all as impressive to watch as to listen to.
They ended the night, all four of them, singing the haunting Ghosts, which is as relevant as ever, given the continuing bigotry towards refugees. A beautiful end to an invogorating evening.
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