{"id":25988,"date":"2021-11-11T13:54:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T13:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=25988"},"modified":"2021-11-11T14:02:02","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T14:02:02","slug":"gig-review-ok-cane-at-the-musician-monday-1st-november-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/gig-review-ok-cane-at-the-musician-monday-1st-november-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Gig review – OK Cane at The Musician, Monday 1st November 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Despite being a fairly small band, the excitement for OK Cane<\/strong><\/a> that was brimming in the venue was palpable. Everyone wanted to be at the front, close to the action, which made for a fantastic atmosphere.<\/p>\n

There was no act supporting OK Cane at this gig, but it wasn\u2019t needed. The crowd was hyped from the moment the doors opened and when the trio finally came on there was no need for them to settle in, they were raring to go.<\/p>\n

OK Cane came on stage to an extremely warm welcome from the crowd, proving that they\u2019ve already garnered a fan base which is impressive.
\nI won\u2019t lie, I was a little worried going into the gig considering how young the band are. I was concerned that they wouldn\u2019t have had enough experience to really hone their skills \u2013 which would have been completely understandable I might add. But my fears were immediately quashed.<\/p>\n

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OK Cane. Photo (c) Kevin Gaughan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

OK Cane have an unbelievably mature ability despite their young ages. From their lead singer\u2019s powerful vocals and insane ability on guitar to the bass player\u2019s crazy bass riffs to the incredible drum solos from their drummer, OK Cane have got the whole band thing sorted down to a tee.<\/p>\n

As a collective they meld together unbelievably well, complimenting each other\u2019s abilities and letting their talents shine individually as well as working together as a cohesive band.<\/p>\n

OK Cane opened with a Morrissey cover and ended with a Stone Roses cover with the rest of their set being made up by originals. Not only is their musical ability incredible, but their songwriting capabilities blew me away too. Considering their original songs stood up in quality alongside some of the indie greats is almost unbelievable.<\/p>\n

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OK Cane. Photo (c) Kevin Gaughan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I have to say, the OK Cane gig was one of those rare occasions where the band sounded as good, if not better, in a live setting.<\/p>\n

My personal favourite was the song which they ended their first set with Walking Wounded<\/em>, but I\u2019d also give an honourable mention to Wait<\/em> which contained one of the most epic drum solos I\u2019ve ever witnessed live.<\/p>\n

Their second set was rockier which certainly pleased the crowd who went wild for every song.<\/p>\n

OK Cane slowed it down a little on a few tracks, most notably Cut Off<\/em> which gave a prime opportunity for lead singer Harrison to show off his powerful vocal range and ability.<\/p>\n

Overall though, the gig was loud and energetic, though never overwhelming.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d highly recommend everyone check out OK Cane for some terrific indie bangers, and don\u2019t be put off by their ages, they truly sound like they\u2019ve been doing this music thing for decades.<\/p>\n

Watch OK Cane perform Bring you down<\/em> at the gig<\/a><\/p>\n

Set list:<\/p>\n

Set 1<\/p>\n

1. Last of the Famous (International Playboys) – cover Morrissey
\n2. Pointless pride
\n3. Wait
\n4. Out in your ear
\n5. Cut off
\n6. Walking Wounded<\/p>\n

Set 2<\/p>\n

1. Grave City
\n2. Why can\u2019t you see
\n3. Red Berry Joy Town – cover – the Wonderstuff
\n4. Bring you down
\n5. Before you go
\n6. I am the resurrection – cover – The Stone Roses<\/p>\n

Reviewed by Nanci Rawsthorne<\/a><\/p>\n

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