You me at six are a household name nowadays so it was a suprise when they announced a small scale tour in which they would be playing some of the UK's smaller, more intimate venues. And of course, we all welcomed this news with open arms. Maybe the fame hasn't gone to their heads afterall.
Naturally, the crowd welcomed the Surrey based band with applause and screams, not to mention some tears from obsessive female fans who had queued for hours to get the perfect view of Max. I wouldn't of expected any less from a band who have exploded into the limelight in such a short space of time. Just two years previous, you me at six played in Manchester pub, Jabez Clegg and not because they wanted to play a more personal gig, but beacause they simply wouldn't have sold out anywhere else. It's incredible to think just how far they have come and tonight was an example of this. Tickets for the Roadhouse had sold out in just three minutes. Not suprising either. So what exactly is it about them that make people love them so much?
Their opening song "kiss and tell" tells us all we need to know. After squeezing themselves onto the miniscule stage the band waste no time and plough immediatly into the setlist. A definate good choice to open with as the the entire crowd sings along with immense gusto and excitement to the familiar lyrics. As their latest single, the song has not only been a hit on itunes but live aswell it seems and was obviously born to be a crowd pleaser. Three hundred dedicated fans watch in awe, some dancing others singing but not one person was stood motionless. As my tenth time seeing the band live, they played like never before, possibly further motivated by the legion of dedicated fans stood before them.
Abandoning old favourites from the setlist such as "this turbulence is beautiful", is a dissapointment to some but the boys make up for it with fan favourites "save it for the bedroom" and "gossip" just to name a couple. With the sheer volume of the crowd, it is a wonder that vocalist, Josh Francheshi, can still be heard. But still he sings his heart out and is evidently passionate about his music. The performance is only half way in and already you can see than you me at six are one of the most sincere bands in the alternative music circle. Interacting with fans, inviting them on stage and urging all to get involved in the show, it's had not to feel as though you have a connection with them. On stage, their real selves come to life and there is no fake rock star personna; just five very talented teenagers.
With such a small venue it is near impossible to ignore the energy and movement circulating the room. Despite the sweltering heat, the mood is not dampend. The crowd are insane, jumping, crowd-surfing and stage diving as "take off your colours" pulses throughout the venue. It cannot be denied that he energy tonight is electric which is just one advantage of the size of the venue. The connection between the band and audience is delightfully unnerving and the intimate space means that this is vibrant atmosphere is not easily lost during the show.
It is not until a breathtaking and heart-felt performance of "always attract" that the crowd finally come to a standstill. A sea of faces staring in awe and respect as the slow number starts to pick up it's pace. The whole crowd sings in perfect harmony with Franchshi which really was the highlight of the evening. It made a nice change to come back to the familar lyrics of you me at six after witnessing their reindition of Lady GaGa's "poker face". Not one of the bands smartest moves to say the least.
You me at six have finally made it to the top it cannot be denied. They have broken away from the myspace scene that launched them into the world of fame and now have genuine and dedicated fans. However, some new songs or the rebirth of some classics such as "promise promise" would really be the iceing on the cake. The re-release of "Take off your colours" is set to be huge globally. Is world domination on the agenda for You Me at Six? XO
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