Before experiencing the pop filled extravaganza that is Kid Confucius, the audience at the Cambridge were presented with Empire Burlesque, by means of a less than impressive performance. Although some of their songs were hypnotic and catchy, like their hit, ‘So Little You Can Do’, I was more focussed on the lead singer’s ability to match jeans with a patterned man-scarf.
With new influences in Phoenix and the ever popular Kings of Leon, it’s no surprise that Kid Confucius has become even more of a pop rock sensation. Their new single, ‘Darling, I Need Ya’ went down a treat with the disappointingly small audience at the Cambridge who seemed to just be Kid C’s groupies.
The band has a great sound, especially with newcomer James Manson on board with lead guitar. And you can’t beat that quality saxophone sound that rings through every one of their shows. Honey coated lyrics performed by Rob Hezkial were the highlight of the night, with everyone impressed with the singer’s prowess.
Other top performances were, ‘Last Straw’, and ‘Good Luck’, with some extravagant dance moves played out by Hezkial and guitarist Andrew Guirguis in ‘We Want a Piece of You’. Needless to say, the crowd joined in, especially in the call and response style singing that went back and forth between the band members.
If you are ever lucky enough to experience a Kid C gig, make sure you wear comfortable dancing shoes as Kid Confucius has certainly moved into a new chapter in their career, and it’s set to be a success.
Review by Abbey Wright
Photography by Courtney Fitzsimmons
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