Local boys Where Fires Are, the five piece alternative rock band, co-headlined The Wardrobe this Saturday night and it appeared to be an enjoyable experience for the audience and bands alike. As the boys launched further into their performance, it wasn’t long before the crowd were on board with their deep and rollicking tones.

Not only did ‘Where Fires Are’ play a wide range of their repertoire in the short time allocated to them, they also successfully balanced and incorporated many musical styles. From slower, intricate tracks to rocky numbers with tribal drum beats and even at one point a cow bell, it was clear that the band were keen to experiment within their genre.

Other co-headliners City Of Lights, a rock-pop four piece who also pride Leeds as their home base, closed the night. They offered a light hearted, energetic performance which fully engaged the crowd which included encouraging many of them to participate by joining them on the stage. This ultimately brought a new level of excitement to the night. It also illustrated the band’s capacity for humour as they let the crowd know that there is an important and interactive relationship between their music, entertainment and performance.

Personally I felt the most enjoyable aspect of this final performance was the clear fact that these boys were so engaged with their act and were genuinely passionate about both what they were doing and the music they were playing. The rhythms of the songs flowed effortlessly from one band mate to the next which only further established their performance as both invigorating and refreshing.

 

Ellie Montgomery