StonefieldStonefield marked the beginning of a new era with a tour in support of their latest single, Golden Dream. Soft vocals and hazy synths hint at a more psychedelic direction, but the Findlay sisters brought plenty of powerful rock to this tiny, smoke-filled bar.
Looking at their glittered cheeks you could mistake Destrends for a glam rock band. But the three-piece teased the crowd with abrupt pauses before launching into some sleazy post-punk. Bass player Matt Savage drove their set with his intricate grooves, insistent foot-stomping and wild stares, as they delivered a fun cover of Yes’s Owner Of A Lonely Heart.
Magic Bones always make a ruckus with their dirty rock‘n’roll. The four-piece switched easily between instruments and vocals, creating a contrast between heart-racing riffs and slow-burning love songs. “You’ve all been in love, right?” they asked before launching into Fire Song, their closest thing to a rock ballad. “No!” replied a lonely punter but the crowd felt some kind of love as they ended with their usual devilish chanting.
Wandering on stage to Stevie Nicks’ Edge Of Seventeen, Stonefield looked the part with their ‘70s-inspired outfits and endless tresses of hair. But the Findlay sisters can play the part too. Singer Amy took centre stage with her sultry vocals, singing as if something was trying to escape from those spine-tingling screams. Their touring musician filled in on drums, giving her a chance to rock out with her sisters as they debuted new songs. Amy encouraged the crowd to get in touch with their sensual side and their eager fans savoured every screeching riff and whirl of that Hammond keyboard.
Older tracks such as Love You Deserve and Black Water Rising conjured intense shredding from Hannah, which inspired some air guitarists in the crowd. Amy switched to drumming and paid homage to their musical beginnings, covering Santana’s version of Black Magic Woman. Ending with Put Your Curse On Me, the bassist from Destrends propped Amy onto his shoulders and marched her through the crowd. They hailed her like a goddess among mortals.
Stonefield ooze a rare kind of coolness. After so many years performing together, the Findlay sisters move with harmony and prowess. They can still lure an adoring crowd and their serious fans will certainly stick around for this next chapter.
