kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
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Visited the recently restored Paganini Ballroom last night at the Ship Hotel to watch Savages. If anyone has the opportunity to watch a live act there I would strongly recommend it just for the location itself. The acoustics were spot on which is always a concern with somewhere that is not purpose built and it was easy to see the bands. First up were Pins an all girl group who are similar in many ways to Savages. Not seem them before-think they have done a few support slots around the country. Pretty good though.
This was the fourth time I have seen Savages and this was them at their very best. Confidence has clearly grown and I am starting to get familiar with tracks played. Audience were on good behaviour too- no talking and so polite that it was not until three quarters through the set that anyone noticed/mentioned that the band were playing in semi darkness without lighting. Not that this distracted in any way from an enjoyable set.
Only criticism is a limited range of drinks on sale at the temporary bar.
Glad it was good, saw them in London a couple of weeks back, thought it was excellent, the best I'd seen them (and much better than the Great Escape gig). Was considering coming down for it last night, I know there were some other BSP fans in attendance - but was at a Julian Cope event in London instead...
Btw, Joy Formidable are playing the Concorde in March, if you like them...