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I'm still convinced that the Cat Empire are up there with the best performers.

Last night's show was amazing - there was not one butt left sitting in a seat. In fact I think it was the only concert I'd danced from first song to waaaay past the last one. It is just simply impossible to keep still around them.

Whilst there, I realised how much I've missed music like it. One thing I would look forward to each year was to make a visit to Melbourne and go to a little jazz club down there. I loved how you could sit (or stand. or sway) for hours and get utterly lost in the music.

I can't remember the last time I got 'lost' in music.

Back to the show....they played a well-balanced list including the 'favourites' with a happy balance of reggae, latino, raw jazz (best scat EVER!)and songs that would swing from one to the other. They tied in a few covers into the solos that kept the audience involved. The disgustingly intriguing Space Cowboy appeared periodically swallowing a whole range of things that just should never be swallowed....

The Empire Horns were thoroughly entertaining - their little dances inspired many around.

Overall, they know how to entertain without taking anything away from the music itself. They even shone over their modest props - a banner and some coloured lights. (Very similar to the ones we have at church!)

Cat's advice - The Cat Empire is a 'see before you die' band. Go. See.




xxx