Gossip - Main stage
A demanding thrash of applause heralded the arrival of the Gossip onto the main stage. And as Beth Ditto’s energy oozed from her first note there was no sign of tiredness despite the band having arrived into the UK only two hours before.
Punching out the strong lyrics of Jason’s Basement and Your Mangled Heart with a passion deserving respect Ditto not only entertained, she enthralled. Her relentless energy and piercing screams created a frenetic atmosphere in the crowd. And the trio reveled in the excitement to play seamlessly and prove just how deserving they were of a place on the main stage. The only question is why it has taken so long for the three from Arkansas to be recognized.
Taking a pause from the punchy raucousness which characterizes The Gossip, Ditto showed her astounding vocal range as she sang the melodic lyrics of Jealous Girls before guitarist Brace Paine and drummer Hannah Blilie whipped the crowd up into a thumping mass again.
There was no question that The Gossip had taken the crowd by storm and are one of the hottest things around at the moment. So hot that as the band ripped through their best known Standing in the Way of Control, Ditto was forced to strip down to her underwear, showing a spirit that left the crowd deserving respect.
Punching out the strong lyrics of Jason’s Basement and Your Mangled Heart with a passion deserving respect Ditto not only entertained, she enthralled. Her relentless energy and piercing screams created a frenetic atmosphere in the crowd. And the trio reveled in the excitement to play seamlessly and prove just how deserving they were of a place on the main stage. The only question is why it has taken so long for the three from Arkansas to be recognized.
Taking a pause from the punchy raucousness which characterizes The Gossip, Ditto showed her astounding vocal range as she sang the melodic lyrics of Jealous Girls before guitarist Brace Paine and drummer Hannah Blilie whipped the crowd up into a thumping mass again.
There was no question that The Gossip had taken the crowd by storm and are one of the hottest things around at the moment. So hot that as the band ripped through their best known Standing in the Way of Control, Ditto was forced to strip down to her underwear, showing a spirit that left the crowd deserving respect.
Claire Carter
