Just over two years ago I was perusing a Leeds Festival issue of the NME and was purposely looking for bands playing at that years (2007) Leeds Festival. I like the name of a band called Manchester Orchestra, so I visited their myspace page and immediately fell in love with 'Where Have You Been?'.
I endeavoured to find their album. I found it in about 30 seconds, well thats the internet for you. It was immediately on my Christmas list but it was only June so I decided to buy it myself. I know, I'm crazy like that.
I managed to catch about three song from their set at that years festival and it was one of the most exhilarating, passionate and awe-inspiring four songs I had ever heard. They finished with 'Where Have You Been?' and were joined by Brand New's Jesse Lacey. Now I consider myself a well educated live music goer but to this day I still have not witnessed anything like that.
So, it was to my delight to find out that Manchester Orchestra will be performing once again at the Leeds Festival. I danced for at least 2 hours when I found this information out.
Manchester Orchestra performed on the final day of the Leeds Festival this year and were second up on theNME/Radio 1 stage. Again, a very good performance but due to technical difficulties they had to cut they set by a couple of songs. Although I enjoyed the gig immensely I wanted more from the Atlanta, Georgia band.
I thought I would have to wait for another festival to see them.
I did my daily gig checks on Fibbers and The Duchess, only to find that Manchester Orchestra had been booked at The Duchess in York. My prayers have been answered (I don't pray) and my dreams have come true (OK, I'm starting to sound like Caleb Followill on Sunday night).
So for one more time I can enjoy their Hold Steady-esque rock sensibilities with Southern tongue screaming.
Thank you Duchess...you surprise me once again!
Stephen 'Kokanez' Caines
2 comments:
What do you think about "The Temper Trap"? I heard Zuma and I like very much. Thank you
Yeah I rather like them. I've been listening to the album 'conditions'. I am very impressed. Could have been a good one to see at Leeds!
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