I am in awe at how stunning tonight’s venue is. Backdropping the stage is a huge stained glass window which was perfect for much-loved local band, Ghost//Signals.
Kicking off this sold-out rescheduled gig, the band give us ‘English Fiction’, a foot-stomping anthem inspired by Brexit and the inevitable fallout.
Lead singer, Rick, looks so happy to once again be performing on stage, with his emotionally-charged vocals faultless throughout. Bringing the gorgeous indie hooks and riffs are guitarists Eve and George and locking in the rhythm are bassist Jackson and dep-drummer, Conor.
Flying through tracks from their debut album, I can hear shades of The Cure, Bloc Party and The Futureheads.
‘Trauma Trauma Trauma’ is a rousing song with some pretty mean rock guitar solos and ‘Kill the North’ has a real ‘80s vibe filled with menacing vocals and pounding drums.
I witness a lovely moment during fan-favourite ‘Start Families: Avoid Shit Parties’ as Rick takes the mic into the crowd for a sing-a-long.
Closing this incredible evening, Rick leaves the stage, sitting on the spiral staircase just marvelling at the band as they lock in at the end of the album title-track, ‘Lives Defined by Winter Skies’.
Tonight was well worth the wait.
