Rock and Pop: CAMDEN CRAWL 2010 - Reviews - Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Rolo Tomassi, The Hundred in the Hands, Professor Green
Published: 6 May 2010
by ROISIN GADELRAB
DAN LE SAC vs SCROOBIUS PIP - RED BULL OUTDOOR STAGE
Only other band we saw twice. They command a loyal following, many thousands on twitter and many more in real life. A drier Hawley Crecent was packed for their earlier show Le Sac a perfect wing-man to Giant Pip’s almost preacher-like demeanour. Extremely accessible, Pip was correct when he told me his music brought together followers from all walks of life – people you’d never expect to see enjoying the same gig. Their evening Electric Ballroom set turned into one huge messianic party – a clearly memorable show.
ROLO TOMASSI - RED BULL OUTDOOR STAGE
An enigma – switching from tuneless, eyes rolling to the back of their heads, roaring hardcore rock to almost deconstructed jazzy instrumentals, mathrock giants Rolo Tomassi were captivating but painful to listen to. It was hard to tear away from the lead singer Eva Spence, who sounded like a sweet young girl when chatting, but became a freaky possessed wildcat with a piercing screech, when the music began. Not one for me.
THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS - DINGWALLS
Moody electro duo. Guy plays guitar, girl fiddles about with electric things, runs her hands through her hair a lot a pouts under her fringe. Sound great. They should be French.
EMILY BARKER - BLACK CAP
Described by Andy Ross as having one of the best voices in the country, Barker, with fiddle and accordion accompanists played a pure set of beautiful country/folk.
PROFESSOR GREEN - THE ROUNDHOUSE
Forced to play the evening set after endless delays during the Sugababes, Professor Green came on bounding with energy. He’s got a cheeky young voice and his hit “I Need you Tonight” was just that.