I am on a bit of a mission to visit those legendary concert venues that I have not had the chance to to see a band play in before so, a Friday night offering of Camera Obscura at the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire was just too tempting to turn down,
It's a lovely venue as well, very reminiscent of a church hall. Built in 1923 it must have seen many dance nights long before last Friday. The place has a very homely feel and reasonably priced and decent beer!
Because of the small size of the venue every gig will be intimate and tonight is no exception, with a true music loving crowd in attendance, even the very assured and able singer/songwriter in support was given an attentive hearing.
I guess this was a 'dipping our toes back into the water' gig for Camera Obscura who were also headlining the Visions Festival in London the next evening. Tracyanne Campbell expressed nerves at the start of the 15 song set but that certainly did not come across in the performance.
The band was in fine shape and really gave a good run through their history (so far) over the 90 minutes of the set. Everyone was happy, band and audience alike and as the evening progressed and the venue got hotter and hotter the songs became even more danceable!
Let's hope there is a new album on the way soon!
Pete
Set
Troublemaker
Let's Get Out Of This Country
Tears For Affairs
Honey In The Sun
Cri du coeur
Books Written for Girls
Eighties Fan
James
Desire Lines
Break It to You Gently
Do It Again Lloyd
I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken
If Looks Could Kill
Encore:
French Navy
Razzle Dazzle Rose