Gemma Rogers at Stanmer Park, Brighton 8.7.23 (pic Mike Burnell)
The song is succeeded by Gemma’s yell of “Thank you, Stanmer Park… I’ve always wanted to say that!”. A beautifully shimmering synth palate kicks off ‘First World Problems’ this track is equally propelling to ‘Stop’, but ultimately shows off the incredible musicianship within the backing band. Unfortunately, with Gemma being the opening set, the live sound did start a little sloppy, with some instruments being louder than others, but this issue was quickly remedied by the next song. The first song ‘Stop’, the opening track from ‘No Place Like Home’, sets the tone of the show immediately with a propulsive sonic backbone, complimented by Gemma’s conscious lyrics about living in a modern society. The latter-mentioned quartet of instrumentalists are welcomed to the stage and commence the show with an opening kick drum pattern before Gemma joins forthwith. Hot from the heels of releasing her debut album ‘No Place Like Home’ in 2022, Gemma and her touring band of Ollie Clark (keys/guitar), David Dell’aiera (bass), Andy Skipper (guitar) and Jeremy Barnett (drums) enjoyed recent stints at Glastonbury before today’s show. It was quiet here at first, I will admit, but that gave me plenty of time to grab a drink, a bite to eat and get comfy for the first act of the day, Gemma Rogers! Gemma Rogers at Stanmer Park, Brighton 8.7.23 (pic Mike Burnell) However, whether that would be the case or not, it would still be worth it to see Paolo Nutini supported by many guests at Stanmer Park! Tom Ravenscroft at Stanmer Park, Brighton 8.7.23 (pic Mike Burnell)įortunately, the rain cleared as I made my way to the railed entrance of the festival, where the sounds of Tom Ravenscroft‘s DJ set began to permeate the field the further I went inside. But, I thought, well, it’ll be the same sweaty people, just in a sweaty field instead! Then I heard the thunderstorms from outside my house… an immediate realisation hit my face that I may be drenched for a good 10 hours tonight.
#Slow blues backing track full#
Festivals have never really been something that attracted me, at least not as much as your more conventional gig in a sweaty room full of sweaty people. It is currently 12:24pm, 8th July 2023, and I am about to get ready to attend my first open-air festival gig. PAOLO NUTINI + THE BIG MOON + PEACE + ENGLISH TEACHER + GEMMA ROGERS – STANMER PARK, BRIGHTON 8.7.23 Paolo Nutini at Stanmer Park, Brighton 8.7.23 (pic Mike Burnell)
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