Last week I went to go and see The Maccabees at The Ritz in Manchester. I have loved The Maccabees since my first year at collage (that's a very long time) and seen them more times than I can count over the years, yet they still have the same magic live as they did all that time ago.
It seemed the crowd at The Ritz agreed with me, from the moment the band came on stage the entire audience were behind them, clapping and singing along to every song. From old favourites like 'Latchmere' all the way through to new album tracks including current single 'Marks to Prove It', the atmosphere was electric amongst a middle twenties crowd who were excitedly dancing along to their old favourite band. Perhaps nostalgia and memories past had a lot to do with, however the new tracks from their up-coming fourth album had just as much heart as their first singles.
With a whole load of radio air-time and a new album out at the end of July, it seems The Maccabees have captured a brand new audience while still retaining the loyalty of those who fell for them the first time around. Roll on Glastonbury when I will be seeing them again for more sing-a-long sessions!
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