Even if you’ve never thought of yourself as much of a folk/Americana fan, then think again with The Lone Bellow. Half way through their most recent UK tour, they hit The Horn in St Albans for a sold out show fresh from a show in London at the Islington Assembly Hall.
Hailing from New York, they’re a band not naturally defined to one genre, however if you’re eager for a good foot tapping session then you’re likely to be in the mood for this group of talented musicians and the song writing talents of lead vocalist, Zach Williams.
Their hour and a half set featured songs from their first two albums, including their latest album Then Came The Morning produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner. The sold-out crowd seemed to love each and every minute of the band’s soulful tunes and melodic arrangements full of emotion and captivity and their faith was returned. Fan favourites included singles Then Came The Morning, Green Eyes and a Heart of Gold and Fake Roses which were all met with various levels of woops and hollering. If you weren’t much of fan prior to the evening you certainly were by the end. They teased at more UK shows later in the year with The National, so keep your eyes peeled and ears close to ground and make sure you see them next time they’re in town.
Support came from Joseph, a trio of sisters from the Pacific Northwest, who lit up the stage with their soulful harmonies. Well worth checking out.
The Lone Bellow played;
- I Let You Go
- If You Don't Love Me
- You Can Be All Kinds of Emotional
- Take My Love
- Marietta
- The One You Should've Let Go
- Heaven Don't Call Me Home
- Watch Over Us
- Teach Me to Know
- To the Woods
- Fake Roses
- (New Song- Untitled)
- You Don't Love Me Like You Used To
- Diners
- You Never Need Nobody
- Green Eyes and a Heart of Gold
Encore:
10/11
