Full of infectious energy, the Edinburgh trio shone in their home town at Cabaret Voltaire. Set to play at SXSW this year, Come On Gang! have emerged from the Edinburgh music scene to claim due attention.
The material is guaranteed to get your head bopping and toes tapping. The delightful riffs over-laid with Sarah Banat Jones’ keening, lyrical voice became an instant hit with the audience, pulling them away from the bar and onto the floor.
The highlights of the set were ‘Out of Control’, and ‘Wheels’. ‘Out of Control’ had a harsher and rawer edge than the other material, giving a punk attitude to the sound that was otherwise quite commercial and accessible. ‘Wheels’ is a rollicking tune with a pervasive beat, the sheer enthusiasm of the players earning a few whoops from the crowd.
Come On Gang! obviously have the ability and the edge to hold your attention, but their lack of more diverse material could leave many unsatisfied. Their energy makes them enjoyable to watch, but outside of the concert venue it is somewhat lacking. The band has found a formula that works, but they need to step out of their comfort zone occasionally. As ‘Out of Control’ proved, they are capable of something more challenging than the breezy pop that dominates their sound.
The material is guaranteed to get your head bopping and toes tapping. The delightful riffs over-laid with Sarah Banat Jones’ keening, lyrical voice became an instant hit with the audience, pulling them away from the bar and onto the floor.
The highlights of the set were ‘Out of Control’, and ‘Wheels’. ‘Out of Control’ had a harsher and rawer edge than the other material, giving a punk attitude to the sound that was otherwise quite commercial and accessible. ‘Wheels’ is a rollicking tune with a pervasive beat, the sheer enthusiasm of the players earning a few whoops from the crowd.
Come On Gang! obviously have the ability and the edge to hold your attention, but their lack of more diverse material could leave many unsatisfied. Their energy makes them enjoyable to watch, but outside of the concert venue it is somewhat lacking. The band has found a formula that works, but they need to step out of their comfort zone occasionally. As ‘Out of Control’ proved, they are capable of something more challenging than the breezy pop that dominates their sound.
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