Then we had Master Patrick and his fellow Canadian troop providing a magical repertoire of new and less new tracks (this is a newcomer to watch) that evoked all kinds of emotions through his wistful day-dreamy style. You can never cling onto a beat for long, or a melody with Patrick, his songs move and develop, then return to original themes and I could see he was happily guiding his band along - all very musical and magical; a kaleidoscope of colours and chords. You have to buy the album, as I have, and have a dreamy night in to this stuff. But you won't get the beautiful touches that we had at the ICA if you're listening at home. Playing requests and moving down into the audience for Man Under the Sea were well worth the ticket. He moved around in a circle surrounded by the crowd in their own ring and it seemed as if a giant musical box had arrived in the theatre. The crowds were completely under the spell of this young musician with a performance style and expressiveness entirely his own. Enjoy the pictures and see you soon!
