Monday 24th September 07 - Six Nation State and The Cherry Cobb Cartel At Lamp By Michelle Dee (1/2)

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Photograph Gallery   Cherry Cobb Cartel Gallery 1,   Gallery 2,    Six Nation State Gallery 1,   Gallery 2.

It's Tuesday evening and a host of text messages fill my phone begging my presence at this gig at that gig. My poor tortured synapses threaten to snap. I'm drowning under a sea of demands when one more text alerts me. This one of the personal nature addressed to me, and describes the feelings of utter pleasure their band would have on seeing me. That personal touch seals it, and I choose on the Lamp and The Cherry Cobb Cartel as my preferred entertainment that evening.

I arrive and note Six Nation State are also on the bill. I spy cellos and an accordion on the poster. Ahah folky indie musics from down London way - that will do nicely, I remark to the charming young lady on the door, so I pays me money and wanders inside.

Once inside I meet up with the Cobb and young Ted (Sweet n Sour) and we while away the hour or so before show time. Amusing ourselves with anecdotes from weeks past and expanding the grey matter answering Trivial Pursuit question cards with Hetty and Anna behind the bar. I nip outside and chat to Nick from Windum Earl and note that the Lamp has now a fully covered smoking area.

Those sun parasols let in too much rain. With a nod, a wink and another drink, The Cherry Cobb Cartel opened the show.

Rich Hobson, of Turismo fame; widely regarded as one of the best drummers in the city, is now lending his talents to the Cartel. And what a difference it makes. The band has more overall attack, added dimensions much more room to manoeuvre. Daisy Chains has been given something of a make-over, allowing the melody to grow and develop into something slightly heavier.

During Why So Sad, Matt on bass takes himself for a mad walk in pointy shoes. The drum patterns and sheer power give the front three more to work with - has added drama and character to the individual songs and gives the audience something really vital to hold on to.

Almost a cappella harmonies from Ryan and Tom for the next and the crowd have sprung from nowhere to see this rejuvenated band shine. The way they were playing tonight the Cobb oozed style and class throughout. On Our Turn a rolling chord repeats on itself setting pulses racing all around. I'm bored of this city, Ryan sings and well they might be, but tonight Hull loves them.

The quick fire Saw You At The Disco barrel rolls into the smoke free air then it's time for my new favourite. There's a hard ass drum roll a thunderous clap that precedes the wending refrains of Heart I Bought. This too, given a reworking, with spiky angular injections that plateau into dreamy filmic eerie places then are brought back into focus again with cool composure. Best I've seen The Cherry Cobb Cartel and I wouldn't hesitate to see them again. Neither should you.

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Photograph Gallery   Cherry Cobb Cartel Gallery 1,   Gallery 2,    Six Nation State Gallery 1,   Gallery 2.

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