Who: The Tapestry
When: Thursday October 4th
Where: KRAAK Gallery, Manchester
The term 'exciting new Manchester band' is one which rightfully causes much trepidation. It's often a desperate attempt at making sub par Smiths-Lite indie seem like the most important musical happening the City has seen since the first bars of 'Live Forever' chimed out. So it was with great relief that we discovered The Tapestry.
Fronted by boy/girl duo Liam and Katy, the obvious comparisons with Sonic Youth and Pixies immediately hits you, as does the thumping Glam Garage catchiness that inhabits every one of their seven songs tonight. 'Sink or Swim', 'Rode Your Luck' and 'Right as Rain' are more New York and Seattle than Manchester, with Katy's backing vocals adding a delightful slice of 60's girl group melody to proceedings.
There's no posturing or faux, cultivated 'swagger' about the Tapestry, just a tightness that far belies their years. Tonight's gig, a headline slot done in favour as part of a tour showcasing the finest new music from Wales, in a venue that is a glorified student living room, could have been a night to 'throw one in'. Except The Tapestry do their utmost to blow the remaining few tiles out of the ceiling, instead.
The Tapestry are a welcome change to an over saturated Manchester music scene and one which won't remain a 'best kept secret' for much longer.
'Like' The Tapestry at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tapestry/118675874820563?fref=ts
Until next time,
Keep on Keepin' on,
Baia
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