Hot Vestry

Hot Vestry, 3pm on Sunday afternoon.


By this point, I was rapidly running out of energy and my eyes were beginning to feel very heavy. Sunday afternoon is always one for peace and quiet, or so you might hope for. Not today it wasn't! 


Hot Vestry on stage

Hot Vestry took to the stage of the diner a little after 3. Being loved by Tim Burgess (and hopefully released on OGEN soon) I was more than a bit excited to catch them. Great things were promised!

Sadly, the set was lacking in energy. This may have had something to do with the rather lethargic audience, who seemed zoned out and in search of coffee. Despite trying hard, they just couldn't get everyone up and dancing. However, if the crowd were feeling anything like me, it was a pleasure just to sit and chill out whilst Hot Vestry let their fabulous tunes wash over you. Gillian from New Order even came to watch at one point, showing this band really do have talent.

They certainly are a great 4 piece and they look the part, with their moody dress sense and stage presence. If only the audience had of been given an energy shot then this set would have more than delivered. The band were on point if a little dazed too, and all in all this was a brilliant performance.

Next time they need to be on a little later and in slightly darker conditions. Hey, then it will be amazing! :D