The night of the 25th October 2019 saw students in hooded coats splashing down the cobbles of Falmouth town, their destination being the pub house ‘Grapes’. The scan and go way of paying to get into the gig was rather fascinating and a step up for the evolution of the digital era which is so surprising for the smallness of our town. Tuxedo Function - A thirteen song set of popular songs throughout the decades transported the realm of Grapes into one of joyous celebrations. As a spectator, you can always rely on Laura Durdey at the mic to set the scene and pace for the audience. Her lively dialogue in ‘Love Shack’ partnered with the voluminous vocal line from Caitlin enhanced the song from being a cover to having the audience thinking it was one of their own. Each song sprinkled with harmonies and the intertwining of thick basslines, guitar chords and brass notation created a sense of adventure and exhilaration for the audience who were all happy to endeavour. The rhythmic intensity never collapsed but only evolved as each song took place and with the heat increasing in the small pub with the excitement in the atmosphere, I commend the band for carrying the energy and not fainting. It was boiling. The audience captivated by the performance, shouting, cheering, dancing, holding each other, drinking. It almost felt as if someone had got married and this feeling was cemented for me as my friend turned to me in the middle of the gig with six songs to go and said, ‘I want them at my wedding’. She is single. I do not know if it is only me who does this at gigs but I look upon the set list situated on the floor of the artists feet and count down the songs till the end but for Tuxedo Function, i did not do this, I enjoyed every song that came across my path and somehow wished that it would never end. Credit has to go for Merryn Cocking who put the show together in honour of her Grandad, the execution of the night was highly professional and cheerful juxtaposed to the weather outside. One gig set I will certainly not forget for a long time, give it up for the Tuxedo Function.
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