Worried they were In danger of falling into a trap of repetition Le Lamb start with a kicking sleazy banger called ‘Intro’ that Zepplin would have been proud to call their own. Mia delivers the vocal off stage before making her dramatic entrance.
The audience, who are a beautiful mix of old faces from the naughtiest dark corners of Worthy Farm’s late night shenanigans and young faces, getting ready to take over, are all wearing homemade sheep masks given out on the door, start to bleat their approval.
New drummer Elliot adds to the heavier undertow perfectly in this; his second gig for the band. As a result, the band are on fire.
Having been genuinely concerned after repeated glowing reviews, whether there would be something new to say about this band, that fear is banished quickly. The progression to greatness continues apace.
‘Healing’ will sound great exploding from your stereo when they release an album. Again Elliot’s drumming provides a taught funkiness that seems to add confidence as the guitarists take turns to solo.
What a joy it is to see a band who are not afraid to be unique. Tonight the emphasis is very much on the musical performance. Some of the cabaret elements of recent shows have not made it on to the set list. Its not to say, we don’t enjoy those moments (for we do), but it’s a good thing that tonight, on the hallowed wonky cobbled turf of The Green Door, carries itself on musical gravitas alone.
Pre-gig Mia told us she was worried about the soundcheck. From where were we are stood the sound is perfect. The bass thunders, the guitars sore and Mia gives her all head-banging.
Then from nowhere a P-Funk bass solo drawn straight from the mother-ship Bootsy Collins traveled to space in, gets every butt in the room dancing.
They get heavier and heavier as ‘Boy Unnamed’ hits hard. Mia screams before a heavy fuzz guitar riff goes wild.
The encore of Scarlet Woman ends with its refrain of ‘Fuck Yeah’. At Team Source, we continue to most definitely to agree.
Le Lamb : Live at The Green Door Store – 24th January
Words: Nick McAllister
Pictures: Jason Warner
