Can't remember the last time I saw three shows in a week's time or even back to back shows...
Yola put another great and fun show, it helps that I'm smitten with her self proclaimed "Genre Fluid" sound and records. Her band was tight, just a great evening all around.
Heaven 17 was a total bucket list show for me, never thought I'd seen them live so had to go to this one for sure. I'll say it's bit strange to see dance music Synth band at the Birchmere on a Sunday night. While the show was hit filled along with some stories about the songs along the way, kinda wish they hadn't waited 40 years to tour here, as Glen Gregory's voice isn't nearly smooth as it once was. Although, it didn't help that apparently he woke up unable to talk and admitted to being horse come showtime, so guess I'll have to take what we could get Hopefully, he'll be drinking his tea for the future shows.
Regardless, Martyn Ware and the two backup singers were in fine voice and we did get a great rendition of "Temptation" along the way. Apparently the beef between Heaven 17 and the Phil Oakey is still strong as a couple comments were passed along the way.
Show was about half full and I guess when you fall of the scene for a good part of 25 years, the casual US fan is probably going to lose interest. Would I see them again, probably not unless they were on a really strong festival type show. Would be great if they do co-headline tour with their old Sheffield pal Martin Frye (ABC).
