Camel One
25/7/07
Camel One headlined at Buffalo's last night to a small but enthusiastic crowd. A more excitable or generous onlooker might describe the bands restless frontman as "charismatic," "energetic" or even "irrespressable". As for myself, the three words running through my head as I watched him dance, preen and clap his way around the room were "pleased," "with" and "himself".
Still, don't let that put you off catching this soon-to-be-signed Watford four piece if you get the chance. Their sixties inspired sound would be leaden and dreary in the wrong hands but Moogs and a Hammond Organ add colour to the songs that are played with the vim and vigour of early Supergrass. They already have more good songs than Ocean Colour Scene have written in their entire retro-centric careers.
Support came from The Jan Watkins Band who matched a dull name with a dull set. They'll doubtless be booked again because they brought a lot of people in through the door. Sadly when they left the stage most of their fans left with them.
At the bottom of the bill Anthony Lee played another great solo slot, showcasing his voice, guitar pedal and beat-boxing talents. It's a shame he seems to putting all his efforts into promoting his band lately, because it's when he's on his own he really shines, mixing classy originals with covers including a euphoric version of Stevie Wonder's Superstition.
Camel One headlined at Buffalo's last night to a small but enthusiastic crowd. A more excitable or generous onlooker might describe the bands restless frontman as "charismatic," "energetic" or even "irrespressable". As for myself, the three words running through my head as I watched him dance, preen and clap his way around the room were "pleased," "with" and "himself".
Still, don't let that put you off catching this soon-to-be-signed Watford four piece if you get the chance. Their sixties inspired sound would be leaden and dreary in the wrong hands but Moogs and a Hammond Organ add colour to the songs that are played with the vim and vigour of early Supergrass. They already have more good songs than Ocean Colour Scene have written in their entire retro-centric careers.
Support came from The Jan Watkins Band who matched a dull name with a dull set. They'll doubtless be booked again because they brought a lot of people in through the door. Sadly when they left the stage most of their fans left with them.
At the bottom of the bill Anthony Lee played another great solo slot, showcasing his voice, guitar pedal and beat-boxing talents. It's a shame he seems to putting all his efforts into promoting his band lately, because it's when he's on his own he really shines, mixing classy originals with covers including a euphoric version of Stevie Wonder's Superstition.
Labels: Anthony Lee, Buffalo Bar, Camel One, gig reviews, The Jan Watkins Band
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