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Walking on to the stage at the sell out gig, everyone was on tip toes straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the very beautiful, talented Kate Nash. With her name in neon lights behind her it is clear that this is one young lady destined for big things. As she took her seat in front of a key board the instantly likeable Kate utters “This is mental!”, whether she is not used to the overwhelming reaction of the Fibbers crowd or she is still getting used to the amount of fans that flock to hear her, the modest demeanour is endearing in such an upcoming star.
Kicking off the gig with the jaunty Mariella, the audience were instantly captivated, men and women alike falling in love with her on the spot. One particularly keen fan donned a t-shirt saying ‘Marry Me?’, a request which the good humoured songwriter jokingly accepted. The surroundings of Fibbers couldn’t be a more perfect place for someone like Kate Nash, the intimacy it provides gave the gig a personal touch with continual crowd interaction and a healthy amount of banter between the singer and her fans.
One particularly keen fan donned a t-shirt saying ‘Marry Me?’
The set list included all the fans favourites, the most popular songs undoubtedly being Birds and Foundations. These upbeat tracks were greeted with huge cheers from the crowd not to mention much dancing and singing along. The highlight of the evening was a slow acoustic version of Dickhead which, accompanied by the singer’s sultry tones, managed to transport the audience to a smoky blues bar. After Nash closed the gig with Merry Happy she was summoned back on to the stage for the inevitable encore, playing possibly one of the most enjoyable songs of the night Skeleton. For this Kate asked for full audience participation, teaching the lyrics of her new song before beginning and encouraging the audience to come in at each chorus, which proved to be the perfect end to an excellent gig.
Her lyrics of are ones of insight and experience for one so young, with a storytelling aspect that captivates all but the most stubborn of listeners. Accompanied by either the piano or guitar, both played by Nash, and brilliantly energetic drumbeats the simple yet catchy tunes are bound to have mainstream success. Her next single is Foundations, which is already receiving generous radio play and coverage on music channels and is released on 25th June.
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