There were no angry mobs or riots at last night’s performance from the Kaiser Chiefs and their supporting acts at the Brighton Centre.
From the mass of 16-year-olds to middle aged couples, the audience reflected the passing of time since the band first burst onto the scene almost 20 years ago.
Opened by Sheffield's The Sherlocks, who were followed by The Fratellis, I was transported back to a time when I was first dipping my toe into the music genre that now makes up about 70 per cent of my musical listening.
With each band's performance it felt as if we were climbing the rungs of the indie/rock ladder, first the pleasant Sherlocks, then the swaggering Fratellis before the main event, the Kaiser Chiefs.
The Brighton Centre was a great venue for all three sets.
Sitting halfway up the rows of seats I was hit in the chest with the beat of the drums and vibrations of the guitars.
To my surprise The Fratellis were my favourite of the performances.
Entering to Offenbach’s Can Can, a set of their well known hits including Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir, an excellent trumpeter, a harmonica solo from Jon Fratelli and a surprise rendition of Yes Sir, I can Boogie, saw them eclipse the Kaiser Chiefs in my affections on the night.
But the Kaiser Chiefs did not disappoint.
Entering the stage up high in front of a large moon, front man Ricky Wilson got the crowd going immediately.
Flashing lights, retro and strange video displays illustrated the band's performance, which never dipped in energy.
They played all their greatest hits, as well as some new material, and the centre erupted to Ruby and I Predict a Riot with flailing arms, jumping and loud singing.
And there was an explosion of song and dancing as Wilson ran back on to the stage for a much demanded encore of Oh My God at the end of the evening.
My feet could not keep still the entire night as each bop came wave after wave over the audience and I'm paying for it the next day.
A solid performance from a trio of bands who thoroughly entertained.
4/5 stars.
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