![]() He’s been around for years, and while he’s never made it big, he also hasn’t lost his professionalism or enthusiasm. But the show must go on, and Caféïne gives good show. but the overall vibe was more Big Country meets Arctic Monkeys, an atmospheric ska-punk freak out, sincerity and showmanship fused into a potent package.Ĭaféïne, 7:10 p.m., Tree Stage A battle of bands broke out on the Trees Stage, as veteran Montreal rocker Xavier Caféïne forewent the protocol of waiting for the band on the neighbouring Green Stage (in this case, The Gaslight Anthem) to finish its set, which was running late. Trimble sat at at the keyboard for ballad Sun, grit coming courtesy of some rocking lead guitar work. ![]() They kept the tempo up for their late afternoon set, a sea of bobbing heads keeping pace in front of them. Looking like a redhead Michael Bublé with a Tintin coiffe, he might come off too sentimental, we’re it not for the antsy energy of his band. They’ve got an ’80s thing going on, mostly in dapper singer Alex Trimble’s crips, clear croon, which evokes emotive British rock acts of yore. The Northern Irish rock band is full of pep, pretty melodies and polish. Two Door Cinema Club, 5 pm, River Stage There’s little not to like about Two Door Cinema Club. She may be right, but in that moment everyone was feeling just fine. “Most of us are bitter over someone,” she intoned, as the crowd clapped along, during rousing finale Roof. Her voice is intimate yet urgent, her lips pressing against the microphone as she sings.ĭaughter’s music is a study in contrasts – driving drums, twinkling and/or grinding guitars, and Tonra grounding the whole with barely contained emotion. Singer Elena Tonra contented herself with bashful smiles and mumbled asides between songs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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