Tonight, after a mental year, off the back of a remarkable debut album, relentless UK and US touring plus notable support slots, Chapel Club gave something incredible back to the fans. Playing and intimate, one off show in the dimly lit backroom of this tiny pub. Reverting back to their "Acid-Rasta" roots, the very venue of their first ever gigs.
Taking to the make-do stage, bursting straight into fan favourite; "Surfacing," with lyrical sampling of "Dream a Little Dream of Me," though the real beauty of the song lies within Lewis Bowman's stunning verse lyrics.
Also incorporating into their set, new single, "Blind," album tracks such as "Paper Thin" and "Fine Light" with it's whirring guitars accompanying Bowman's baritone, melancholy vocals. Also throwing in tracks from the "Wintering" EP, being the exquisite ballad: "Bodies" and epic "Widows." Plus even a first airing of a new song "Waterlight Park." All of which introduced by an uncharacteristically chatty Lewis Bowman, frequently exchanging banter and joking with tonight's crowd.
Bringing the show to it's finale with single "Five Trees" and the band's favourite; "The Shore." Managing to prove that they are not merely a poor "Joy Division" or "The Smiths" imitation. Bringing not just tonight's show to a closure, but very likely the chapter in their career of playing to such small audiences in such tiny venues.
Jonathan Hatchman.
Taking to the make-do stage, bursting straight into fan favourite; "Surfacing," with lyrical sampling of "Dream a Little Dream of Me," though the real beauty of the song lies within Lewis Bowman's stunning verse lyrics.
Also incorporating into their set, new single, "Blind," album tracks such as "Paper Thin" and "Fine Light" with it's whirring guitars accompanying Bowman's baritone, melancholy vocals. Also throwing in tracks from the "Wintering" EP, being the exquisite ballad: "Bodies" and epic "Widows." Plus even a first airing of a new song "Waterlight Park." All of which introduced by an uncharacteristically chatty Lewis Bowman, frequently exchanging banter and joking with tonight's crowd.
Bringing the show to it's finale with single "Five Trees" and the band's favourite; "The Shore." Managing to prove that they are not merely a poor "Joy Division" or "The Smiths" imitation. Bringing not just tonight's show to a closure, but very likely the chapter in their career of playing to such small audiences in such tiny venues.
Jonathan Hatchman.
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