She Drew The Gun - Live at The Fleece, Bristol, 10th February 2022

‘Speaking truth to power’ is a noble idea in principle.

A non-violent political tactic to correct propaganda from authoritarianism, it’s in vogue in the UK right now because of the behaviour of the government.

Yet, it’s also an over-used phrase that is starting to lose meaning by virtue of its ubiquity. Given the current state of the world, countless musical artists are attempting to channel its sentiment in their lyrics, but many are so oblique as to render the exercise pointless.

Not so for She Drew The Gun. Fiercely outspoken, there’s a directness to their lyrics that leave no room for interpretation. Frankly, they don’t mess about, as demonstrated by this performance; while there is plenty going on with the band’s musicianship, Louisa Roach delivers her lyrics with a razor-sharp focus, even as keyboardist Lucy Styles gamely does her best to divide the attention.

Clad in a body suit in contrast to Roach’s (comparatively) understated leopard print parka, Styles is physical manifestation of every note and beat, expressive when playing keys and dancing when not required.

A whirling dervish and the yin to Roach’s yang, Styles is a delight to watch and the two women complement each other beautifully, while Jimmy Moon and Jack Turner (on guitar and bass respectively) stoically go about their business quietly, seemingly knowing there is little point trying to compete.

https://www.live4ever.uk.com/2022/02/review-she-drew-the-gun-bristol/