On the Western Approach

So last night we headed into Birmingham, to watch 6 scousers. ‘Red Rum Club’ a band who I stumbled across 3 years ago because the bar at a Circa Waves gig was too long! Am I glad I didn’t get a pint of flat beer. What I got instead was a set of indie bangers, and last night was more of the same.

The band took to the stage at the 600 capacity. O2 Institute 2, and from the very get go gripped every single member of the audience.

A set that saw the band play both the new and old. Their latest album ‘Western Approaches’ released earlier this year got quite the innings, with 10 of the 17 songs played being from that album. 

Although still relatively new, the audience lapped them up. It’s some of the bands very best work. From

From the trumpet fueled opener, ‘Godless’ all the way through to the acoustic led ‘Last Minute’ these songs were perfect for the live setting. 

‘Undertaker’ provided one of the nights best singalong moments, with fans chanting the chorus back at the band. These new songs have very quickly become fan favourites. A personal highlight for me was ‘Hole in My Home’ another track from the bands latest album, which has quickly become one of their most popular songs.

It made for a real show stopping moment, and highlighted that this band show no signs of slowing down. They even said themselves last night, they’re riding on a wave at the minute. A top 10 album, a sell out tour and Elton John interviews have all happened in the last month or so.

The sound of these songs is what makes them great. It’s a unique sound that you don’t really hear in this genre. The songs are catchy affairs too, perfect for the live setting.

Last night was a set for the new stuff, but the old stuff never went away. Fan favourite ‘Kids Addicted’ got a brilliant run out. ‘Eleanor and Would You Rather Be Lonely’ brought proceedings to an end. 

The band continue this tour, with more dates in Cambridge and Nottingham. Before they play their biggest gig yet, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. Another huge milestone in what has been a big year for the band.

Where do they go next? Who knows?

If you ever get the opportunity to go and see them, I urge you to go. Last night is what gigs should be, small venues, a brilliant band, a good support, no massive bar queues, no gimmicks.

Thank you for reading x