State vs AU – Mercantile – Photos

Grand Pocket Orchestra - State vs AU - Mercantile Great night in The Mercantile on Friday as a big crowd came in to get good value for their free entry and see three wonderful live acts in cosy quarters. Cloud Castle Lake kicked it all off with yet another performance of breathtaking beauty. The Lowly Knights followed with an energetic set that had the crowd eating out of their many hands. Grand Pocket Orchestra brought the crazy fun as you’d expect and, though they managed... Read More

Spoon – Academy – Photos

  Spoon - Academy   I was a bit worried that this gig might have turned out to be one of those awkwardly unpopulated affairs, considering the noticeable push for ticket sales in the week leading up to the event. When I arrived, O Emperor had just begun their set to a fairly standard crowd for that time of the night. Another overwhelming advertising push made sure I was aware of the recent release of O Emperor’s debut album, but I haven’t given it a listen... Read More