Gang Of Four - o2 Academy, Bristol - 7th October 2023

Widely lauded as one of the most influential groups of all time, who can list Franz Ferdinand, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana in their pantheon of fans, Gang Of Four rarely get the credit that their post-punk impact deserves.

Largely unknown, they are perhaps the original ‘muso’ band but the paucity of attendees for tonight’s show sadly reflects their cult status. The venue is by no means empty but an act of such significance should be able to muster a larger crowd, yet it matters little because it’s a joyous show with smiles all round.

Warming up for the Leeds art-rockers is The Miki Berenyi Trio, with the former Lush singer on something of a renaissance in 2023, in part due to her excellent autobiography Fingers Crossed: How Music Saved Me From Success.

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