I'm not a fan of Oran Mor as a venue, although, to be fair, I've only ever been there for comedy shows. I despised the cramped seating and level flooring. This would be my first rock gig there.
We started the night with a meal at the bar upstairs. We'd reserved a table and discovered they were strict with reservations. Multiple parties were ordered to vacate tables with reservation signs; no arguments were allowed. Nice! The food was good, too.
Arriving just before the doors opened, the queue was short. Inside, with no frisk, I selected a spot on the balcony with a raised view of the stage. No one would block my view tonight.
The downside to this location was the chatty c*nts who wouldn't stop talking during the support act, Jayler. They are a young band with plenty of energy. Their musical style is definitely influenced by Robert Plant and Led Zeppelin in the hairstyles, clothes and vocal stylings. They sounded really good. The frontman had bags of charisma and confidence for someone so young. Definitely one to look out for.
Kira Mac were good, too. Kira seemed to be struggling with a cough but still gave a great performance, her voice raspy at times, holding back sometimes from the big notes. Not that it stopped her from gabbing away between songs. I preferred their heavier numbers but still enjoyed the show.
I was briefly entertained by a drunk whom I'd initially managed to avoid in the toilets as he staggered back three steps in an attempt to turn to face the exit to the facility. Later, I watched him navigate the steps onto the dance floor while clutching three pints between his hands in a triangle shape. Each step down resulted in more and more of the pints being spilt until he'd eventually lost a third of each by the time he'd reached floor level. Silly bugger. I'm sure he'll remember he had a great night, just not any of the details.
The distance from the stage and the fuzzy lighting messed with my camera focus, especially with the video settings, so that was a bit disappointing.
Still, two good bands worth seeing again.
Setlist
Save Your Whiskey
Dead Man Walking
Chaos Is Calling
Play the Game
No Way Out
Scorned
Imagine What We Could've Been (Kira solo acoustic)
Half the World Away (Oasis cover) (Kira & Joe acoustic)
Back for More (Kira & Joe acoustic)
Say Something (Justin Timberlake feat. Chris Stapleton cover)
Free
You Oughta Know (Alanis Morissette cover)
Hit Me Again
Hell Fire and Holy Water
Never Going to Stay
Mississippi Swinging
Farewell
Climbing
Encore:
Downfall
One Way Ticket
Ticket Price: £18.
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| Jayler |
Video links: Dead Man Walking & You Oughta Know.
Blurb:
Kira Mac, the UK’s hottest rock sensation, is reinventing the classic genre with a modern twist. Their music bursts with the raw power of old-school rock, fused seamlessly with contemporary flair, soulful melodies, and a generous dose of rock ‘n roll attitude.
This dynamic band, a diverse collective of musicians hailing from various corners of the UK, serendipitously crossed paths in the heart of Manchester in 2018. United by a shared passion for crafting authentic music inspired by working-class struggles, they embarked on a journey to create something truly extraordinary.
Kira Mac’s influences span the rich tapestry of rock and diverse musical genres. Their unique talent is honed from grassroots beginnings, rooted in an unbridled love for music’s eclectic and acoustic dimensions.
Fronted by Rhi’s powerhouse vocals and Joe Worrall’s blistering guitar skills, the band delivers a fresh take on rock ‘n roll songwriting and a distinctive sound. Alex and Bret, round out the ensemble, creating an electrifying rhythm and percussion backbone.
Kira Mac is poised to set UK stages ablaze once again, bringing their electrifying sound to festivals and live shows. Brace yourself for a rock revival like no other, led by the unstoppable force that is Kira Mac!
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