One of my favourite bands currently touring so to see them at Bristol Beacon sitting down was a welcome change from the last two times I had caught them in smaller venues, I was surprised to note that it is ten years since I first saw them when they were supporting Elvis Costello.
First up was Son Little a singer guitarist who was very enjoyable but quite difficult to categorise. An element of soul in his singing, an RandB feel to his guitar playing and interesting songs to boot. He had a drummer and keyboards guy who was also doing the bass and they were both good too.
Larkin Poe had a three piece backing band (drums, keyboards, bass - most of the time) and hit the stage high energy and full of confidence banging out 'Nowhere Fast'. Actually they were high energy all the way to the acoustic part of the gig and followed up with 'Mockingbird' and 'Easy Love'. 'Bluephoria' was another highlight early on - basically the sisters are cracking guitarists and Rebecca sings up a storm as well with plenty of vocals backing from Megan.
After another great song, 'Deep Stays Down', this from the 'Blood Harmony' album there was an acoustic set, Bluegrass style with all the musicians around a single microphone. This was a beautiful section starting with 'Southern Comfort' followed by 'Little Bit'. Banjos and Mandolins were involved so pretty much a Bluegrass set up.
Back to the electric set with 'If God is a Woman' hitting the spot and then the feisty 'Boltcutters and the Family Name' to finish. A quieter encore of 'Bloom Again' and then that was it.
Another great Larkin Poe gig. I fear that they will be hitting big venues sooner rather than later unless the words of 'Little Bit' are still meant.
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