The Death Alley Drivers

Jono & The Uke Dealers | Cassini Circles | Kenneth J Nash | Katie Paton

Fri 4 October

The Lamplighter

Local singer songwriter Katie Paton, also known for P-Hex and Kings Gambit opened the bill with a solo performance of ethereal harmonies entwined with her enchanting vocals. Kenneth J Nash was up next, accompanied this time by his band, for a fuller sound to suit the crowded pub environment of The Lamplighter, always an indulgence, his performance was captivating, his lyrics, rich in imagery, delivered by his velvet smooth voice.

Electric-synth trio, Cassini circles, consisting of Shannon, Jo and Yoshe delivered a unique set of indie/pop inspired electronica, before Jono and the Uke Dealers took to the stage. The uke-driven, feel good quartet delivered their usual jovial performance of old favorites, as well as, their new single ‘Buskervite’, reflecting on the bands individual issues with homelessness, which was very fitting, in following Kenneth J Nash’s, ‘The Explorer’, focussing on themes of the same nature. In both cases, the profits made will be donated to Musicians against Homelessness.

Fresh from their debut live performance at The Roadmender for The Grey Dog Festival, headliners Death Alley Drivers have been long anticipated since they formed early this year. More a collective than a band, each track features different musicians from around the town and surrounding areas, all headed by Nathan Harris. Such experimental nature and flexibility allows for a depth and a panoramic sound that shows through in the record, with each track very different to the next. Seeing them live they did not disappoint, showcasing the bands versatility and variety.