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Gig Review: Patawawa: The Old Blue Last

‘The combination of insane energy and non-stop musicality made it feel like they were on the dance floor with us.’

‘If we do a good gig – with a sweet crowd – there’s no better feeling!’

‘Setting your ears alight with incredible musicality, ‘Lighting Matches’ burns brightly right to the end.’

‘Leave your inhibitions at the door and head to the infectiously funky dance floor’

‘Subliminally encouraging you to consume every last unsettling mouthful, there’s more musical bite than ever before.’

‘Musically calling you to the dance floor, you can’t help but move to the disco groove.’

‘As the title lyrics ring out among the luxurious accompaniment, you become surrounded by musical delights.’

‘Brooke continues to create mesmerising tracks that you want to have around you.’

‘Musical metaphors and powerful, pristine vocals make for a sound that goes against the grain’

‘Cinematic, passion-filled and moving in equal measure, every track leaves you mesmerised’

‘Thumping bass and tom-tom rhythms make of the title track an immediate crowd pleaser.’

‘Simple piano and string accompaniment allows Tom’s stunning vocal to shine through.’