By Claire Hodgkins
Fresh from supporting Creeper on their rescheduled tour dates, James and the Cold Gun paid a visit to The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham as part of their “Fresh Start” EP tour.
Joining them were London based duo, Crashface and Glaswegian newcomers, Wine Moms. Through no fault of their own, Wine Moms’ set was off to a rocky start thanks to some unfortunate technical difficulties. Although, despite being new kids on the block, Evan, Adam and Gemma styled it out like pro’s and delivered an energetic 30 minute set – setting the tone for what was to be a great night of live music.
Setlist:
TV Man
Dead or Alive
New Song (Untitled)
FORMALDEHYDE
Regrets
Mr Speaker
Bezos
Next to take the stage were Crashface, who bought the heat from the word go. Opening with their 2020 release “Murder Dream”, the duo played a blinding set compiled of singles scaling their two year long discography. Frontman Charlie Hinton, confessed it was the duo’s first time in Birmingham, to the crowds delight who welcomed the band with open arms. Crashface return to Birmingham next month supporting Stand Atlantic alongside With Confidence, and later in the month with The Bottom Line.
Setlist:
Murder Dream
Celebrity Christ
COLD
Arguments
BLEACHBLOOD
Ultraplasticplanetkiller
Molotov Smile
All warmed up and ready to go, the crowd waited in anticipation for James and the Cold Gun to take to the stage. The displaying of the Welsh flag on stage was a nice touch, proving that not all bands within the alternative scene conform to the “I hate my hometown” persona. Once taking to the stage, James Joseph and James Biss made it known that they meant business. Their headline set was crammed with killer riffs and the vocals to match, proving that not only are they a band made for the stage – but one of a far larger scale. It’s clear to see that the band have a great future ahead, and deserve to be playing shows that are indeed a Long Way (from) Home.
Setlist:
Seven
Plug Me In
It’s Mutual
Alone Again
Cheating On The Sun
A New Sensation
Around The Bend
She Moves
Long Way Home
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