I had FOMO after not making it to see them at Shacklewell Arms a few weeks earlier and high expectations, heightened by my tiredness - "better be good but not last too long and I better not be stuck behind any tall people".
Dingwalls filled up to the brim but luckily I had a really good, not too getting crushed spot on the second level up +8. Haim came onto the stage and immediately impressed playing tracks from their EP and a few others in between. They endeared themselves to the crowd - the gig was a big deal to them and they were humble despite the hype, obviously totally into what they do and appreciative of the break. +5
I must have got semi-bored however as I found myself analysing whether the sisters fit prototype personality types - there seemed to be the joker youngest sister, slightly awkward, nice middle child and more serious, older sister lead singer.
I was starting to think "yeah this is good but not sure they are as good as the buzz" -2 but it picked up again when their mum and dad came on stage and performed "Mustang Sally" - a feel good moment though slightly on the cheese fest side. +1
Overall it was an enjoyable gig in a good venue with some decent chat and clearly a nice, talented bunch of sisters a bit cooler than Hanson.
B+
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