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Review: Getdown Services, The Louisiana – ‘What a way to spend a Sunday night’
When you think of Sunday evenings, a rampant room of hyped-up Bristolian indie fans isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind. Nevertheless, last Sunday night in the upstairs room of The Louisiana that’s exactly what you would’ve found.
As the acts readied their instruments, the venue’s energy spilt out into the early evening autumnal streets. With onlookers gazing from across the road, eager to catch a glimpse of the unknown.
The first act to give the crowd their musical fix was Bristolian multi-instrumentalist El Knight. To try and sum up their music in one word is too difficult a task. Hypnotised is my attempt. Though, with a few more words, I’d probably say a transfixing mix of new indie vocals and old-school R&B beats.
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Their songs were hypnotic, seamlessly progressing as the set matured and the talent of El Knight was there for all to see. Perhaps most impressively, they managed to seduce a room that, five minutes prior, seemed destined to bring the house down.
El Knight captured the attention of the entire crowd. photo: Will Heason
Next up was Mass House. I wish my words could play you their music, but trust me when I say they are ones to watch. They label themselves Bristolian Brummies and if that doesn’t sound like a good combination; I don’t know what does.
One thing’s for sure though, they can play. Their track Reasons to Be Dancing was a particular standout, the tune is a love song to the 80s and sent the crowd into a whirlwind of terrible dance moves.
To see the night off with Getdown Services suited the evening down to the ground, and the Bristol locals certainly didn’t disappoint.
Thanks to the duo’s brilliant sound, the sold-out Louisiana crowd seemed to forget all about work the next morning. I’d put good money on most people’s highlight of the night being Biscuit Tin, a beautifully ironic and narrates the all-too-common story of struggling renters.
What a way to spend a Sunday night.
Main photo: Will Heason
Read next:
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- Undefined by genre, uninspired by life and unimpressed with landlords: Introducing Getdown Services
- Review: Ritual Union – ‘A welcome addition to the city, we can only hope it returns again soon’
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