It's an autumnal Sunday evening in Cambridge and I think most of the would-be punters for tonight's gig have elected to stay around the fireside. Indeed, the last time I saw The Phantom Band it was also a dark and chilly evening but that time, on the island of Eigg back in July.
The Eigg gig was in a packed marquee which swayed to the force of the band's anthem driven rock as it swept over them. The band tonight where on equal form tonight but, the more intimate Portland Arms might have raised the intensity a bit.
The Phantom Band are really into their stride at the moment and blasted through a seventy five minute, album spanning set, to the delight of those assembled. All excellent musican's it was an electrifying set.
Another highlight was actually the band filling the support slot. Cambridge based Seeds and Bones who were absolutely entrancing. Electronics, guitar and a heavenly voice. Goldfrapp meets Portishead perhaps. Look out for this band!
So a first class evening that was well worth stepping out into the autumn night for.
Pete
