The Alternative Social Sunday Club, a series of Sunday afternoon gigs in Toner's upstairs room, is a great idea, especially when the sun is blazing through the large windows and the music is the suitably glistening sound of Eileen Gogan and the Instructions. Gogan, formerly of The WouldBe's and now a regular vocalist with The Drays, has gathered together a group of experienced musicians who play a fast-moving set featuring songs from her sparkling debut (2015's The Spirit of Oberlin) and a handful of new tracks that showcase her knack for clever, hook-laden tunes.
One of the best singers you will hear, Gogan's voice (beautifully complemented by Niall McCormack's warm vintage keyboards) is as pure as it is powerful, and the band are not afraid to experiment - older songs 'Murmuration' and 'Nothing's For Certain' sounded substantially different from previous live performances Of the new songs, 'More Time', 'I Don't Mind' and 'Malibu Stacey' are the stand-outs but the gig is never less than thoroughly engaging.
To listen to, and buy, Eileen Gogan and The Instructions' The Spirit of Oberlin, go to bandcamp.
Next Sunday, 13 May, The Alternative Social Sunday Club present The Winters. Doors open at 4pm.
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