The evening started with Avalanche Party. I wasn’t initially sure as the first song didn’t do anything for me. But as the songs flew by. I found I was really enjoying their set.

James Brute followed, playing grungie blues songs. Great voice and great guitars. What more do you want.

Closing the evening was Kingsley Chapman and his new band the Murder, a talented bunch of musicians playing doom-laden ballads. There’s really not many bands around like them. Tonight they were on top form with intense, brooding songs of love, life, and politics. It makes a change to see somebody sing with passion and things that mater.

Starting the week was Kingsley Chapman with his new band. Featuring Kingsley’s usual intense delivery and politically charged songs. His new band sees him move away from the post-punk sound of his ‘Family’ incarnation to more introspective ballads with flamboyant piano, intense guitars, trumpets and double drums. It’s a many layered intense sound that manages to match Kingsley’s emotional strong vocals.

It’s also really good to see a vocalist who is a lead vocalist. At times he does play guitar. But he’s happy to put the guitar down and fully commit to his vocal performance. Something that’s sadly lacking with many current indie bands

I like this band a lot. They can only get better.

Amatr Art supporting Kingsley Chapman

Pre-gig huddle

Kingsley Chapman and the Murder