We first caught these Devonian girls for the first time at a BBC introducing set at their local venue, Glasto this year where unfortunately they were competing with a banging drum n bass session in The Blues area at about 4 in the afternoon. Still we saw enough to be impressed and so here we are to see the girls perform their debut album plus a couple of covers and oldies.
Often described as pleasantly awkward and their opening line apologies for the eggy smell in the venue sets the tone for the rest of the evening. Whilst they can certainly work on their between song banter it’s all very natural and unforced.
The first thing you notice tonight is that you can actually hear the delicious three part harmonies. Each takes their turn on lead and every song is a vocal delight. The sound is crisp and sharp and the Key sisters swap instruments throughout showcasing their musical talents ably supported by Meghann on sticks.
Their lush sounds takes you back to warm summer days and nights as its dreamy quality envelopes you. Highlights for me are ‘Steady My Heart’ and ‘Turning Tides’. Whilst not every song was a winner tonight, the band still have some growing to do and I’m sure the songs will mature to match the peaks of their beautiful voices.
A thoroughly enjoyable night with a great young band whose star can only rise.
Till the next time, keep on country rockin y’all
PS you might even spy me in the Glasto clip below, to the left of stage in that great folk band Rage against the machine t-shirt.