So the other night I went and saw James Veck-Gilodi and Max Britton performing under the name James Veck-Gilodi at Bush Hall, London. It was a great evening seeing one of my favorite band members venture out and perform solo. Shepherds Bush isn't the nicest of areas but Bush Hall was ideal for the performance, beautiful detailed molds of ancient scenes on the walls giving the performance an almost regal feel to it.
The solo path that Veck-Gilodi has decided to try has definitely been a risk worth taking. As he says himself he is 'not good at anything else'. Opening their set with a newly to be released track Home, it didn't take long for the audience to catch on and sing back the lyrics.
One of the songs that appeared on the set list was Holes which encouraged the audience to become the 3rd member of the newly formed band. As per, James cracked a few jokes one being choosing London to improvise musically whilst performing, putting off band mate Max. Then poor Max disappearing off to find a tambourine which left James to introduce himself and a empty mic stand as Max (one of those you had to be there moments)...Maybe stand up comedy might be the next career path for James, who knows.
During their set, the boys played a variety of tracks off their new SoundCloud Channel as well as playing some Deaf Havana songs which James at the time wanted to keep for himself but didn't want to be that 'guy' so shared it with his fellow band mates at the time. Whiskey in particular was one of those songs, even from when it was first released on the 22 EP, you could tell it wasn't a true Deaf Havana song. It's hard to explain but if you listen to the Old Souls album and then listen to 22 you can hear a difference. The lyrics feel more personal and James seems more attached to the lyrics then when he sings typical Deaf Havana songs. There's also just a change musically in that specific song as you here only one guitar and James' voice, no sense of a band in the background.
Throughout the night, James was thanking the audience for actually turning up to the show which sadly shows his lack of faith in his talent. Sad to be seen from a man whose talent touches so many people. He mentioned before his song Holes that at one point in his life he wanted to be a teacher (this is referenced in the song itself too) but claims he's only good at making music which sadly doesn't make him nor the band much money.
One of the new tracks we were luckily to hear that night was Wasted a song about a relationship he had when he was 15 or so, where his insecurities which he discovered then, to this day have never left him. Another new track which he shared with the audience is about the night he met and fell in love with his latest girlfriend Maria, Safe House which he claims she changed his life for the better.
Next up was Coffee, the most shared on their SoundCloud account with lyrics 'I found a note that a old friend had left me saying that I hope this music works, I blame he last 8 years of my life on the fact I put that first' summing up his musical career. He's lost friends because of his musical priorities but it appears that he needs his music to survive, hence the band Deaf Havana and this solo path that James has taken a chance on. From that, he has let us as fans into his world of thoughts and feelings allowing us to get that little bit closer to the man that many of us adore.
More new tracks by the names of Brother, Sleep and a finale with Seattle, another highlight of the evening as yet again, James has written meaning lyrics that touch his fans in a way that most music can't. Hearing that Seattle was the last song of evening was met with groans but as per James' humor makes light of the situation letting everyone know they can stay but he'd be off to 'Brewdog' a new beer/ bar which his Instagram is practically promoting.
Overall it was a fantastic evening and I am excited for what's yet to come of the boys. Hopefully an EP release soon or even just more uploads on their SoundCloud as I'm hungry for new music!
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