The English pop band from Stockport gave an extraordinary show last night!
People outside of the UK think it’s always raining in England, but that’s not really true…except tonight, when it’s pouring down over Portsmouth just before Blossoms plays their 5th out of 23 UK & Ireland dates on their “Ribbon Around the Bomb” tour.
Trying New Songs
No skimping here
But enough of my nit-picking: Blossoms are a great band to watch live, and they don’t skimp onstage, bringing with them a couple of percussionists and an extra guitarist to ensure they sound live as rich as on their records. Portsmouth’s Guildhall is a great place for the audience to watch bands up-close. Partly because of it being a plain hall, but also because Portsmouth is a small city at only 2% the size of London. This meant that I was able to be really close to the band and appreciate the energy that they bring to the stage.
Visions to End
And so, after 1 hour on stage, and after singing “My Favourite Room” by himself with an acoustic guitar, Tom Ogden left the stage. The requisite few minutes passed, and the band came back out to close with the trio of “Visions” (from the new album!), “Your Girlfriend” and “Charlemagne”.
All in all, I’m very fortunate to be able to see Blossoms live when most of the World can’t. If they stop by your city, or if you can make the trip to a nearby gig, I wholeheartedly recommend you go see them!
Set List at the Portsmouth Guildhall
- There’s a Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls)
- Honey Sweet
- Oh No (I Think I’m in Love)
- The Keeper
- Ode to NYC
- The Sulking Poet
- I Can’t Stand It
- If You Think This Is Real Life
- Cut Me and I’ll Bleed
- Care For
- How Long Will This Last?
- Getaway
- At Most a Kiss
- My Swimming Brain
- My Favourite Room
Encore
- Visions
- Your Girlfriend
- Charlemagne
