Independent Venue Week is a series of concerts which bring together music fans from around the UK to celebrate unique and independent venues. When many small concert venues are at risk of closure, it’s a fantastic idea to celebrate independent venues and everything that they do for the music scene.Nineteen-year-old CeCe was first to grace the stage at The Boileroom, silencing the crowd with her delicate and unique voice. Combined with her melodic guitar playing, she performed an intimate and intriguing set with left the audience begging for more. Her performance of ‘Little Bit Longer’ was raw and passionate,
matching the lyrics perfectly. Her cover of Chris Isaak’s ‘Wicked Game’ allowed the audience to get involved, and there is no doubt that CeCe gained many more fans tonight.
Describing her style as ‘1940s/50s inspire quirky pop’, Natalie Ross provided a set full of upbeat sing-along tracks and powerful vocals. Her charismatic interactions with the audience allowed the crowd to feel comfortable enough to sing and dance along with the vintage-style song. ‘Holes In My Tights’ was a definite crowd-favourite and proved that there is nothing wrong with happy-go-lucky songs. Natalie’s cover of ‘Cry Me A River’ was both smooth and unique, bringing an updated sound to a classic song. If you haven’t heard any of her music before, listen to ‘Walking through the Streets of Our Love’ and you will discover how infectiously catchy her music is – you’ll be hooked!
After recently releasing his first solo album, ‘Muscle Memory’, Jamie Lenman proved tonight that he was back with a bang. He commended the first two acts, warning the audience that he only had two fun songs and that the rest are just about his feelings. Opening with ‘Shotgun House’, it was instantly obvious that even without his backing band Jamie was able to perform an unforgettable set. The crowd went crazy over recent single ‘Pretty Please’, with the audience sounding even louder than Jamie. Performing other new songs, such as ‘I Ain’t Your
Boy’ and ‘Little Lives’, he proved that his music sounds even more unique and enjoyable live. Jamie’s wife also joined him on stage, and their melodic voices harmonised perfectly together. Ending their set with a cover of ‘Jack of Diamonds’, a traditional folk song, Jamie and his wife provided the audience with an incredibly diverse and enjoyable show.
Photographs by Rob Campion Photography: https://www.facebook.com/RobCampionPhotography
Check out CeCe here: https://www.facebook.com/CeCeMusicOfficial
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