Words by Adrian Ball
Tonight, at The Bodega Nottingham, it’s the final night of a 15-date tour around the UK for the roots rockers The Commoners, with support from guitarist and singer Troy Redfern.The venue is compact but seriously punches above its weight with both quality of acts it puts on and the atmosphere created; and tonight’s line-up is no exception.
Humming with excitement from the get-go, the crowd is buzzing in anticipation of a real rock show. Troy is immediately out of the gates and has the crowd in a frenzy, opening with a new song All Night Long before moving on to Planet Rock favourite Sweet Carolina and the rocking Come on.
Slide guitar is in abundance, showing the magical skills of Troy’s playing. The bass player (Kiera Kenworthy) and drummer (Finn McAuley) definitely need a mention, working as a seriously tight unit and allowing Troy freedom at the front and centre.
The Commoners make their way to the stage and are greeted with an enthusiastic cheer as they start off with More than Mistakes then Find a Better Way. The performance really was off the charts - an stellar performance to deliver to an expectant crowd, which is truly being lapped up.
The Commoners have a 60’s and 70’s big blues-rock band feel, but it feels fresh. They’re walking with giants rather than standing on their shoulders.
The band is tight and obviously enjoying the tour, with comments throughout the set and every member standing tall and shining in their own right.
Superb performance and an electric night. Go and catch them in October when they are back in the UK.
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