I had no idea what to expect when I rocked up to watch Thundercat live.
The posters that adorned the venue promised an “immersive” experience and once inside KOKO’s famous doors, the audience were greeted by a huge backdrop emblazoned with a psychedelic cat. The eyes cast down onto the stage as we eagerly anticipated his arrival and sure enough, it was everything I could have ever imagined.
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Anyone who listens to Thundercat knows the incredible riffs and jazzy bridges that transport you to his own kaleidoscopic universe, so to hear them live was quite the experience.
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I’ve been lucky enough to experience a lot of live music throughout my life and it’s no secret that not every artist has vocals strong enough to carry an entire show. However, I was pleasantly surprised to hear his singing voice was as good, if not better than, how he sounds through my earphones.
Stephen Lee Bruner has a distinctively unique sound with a favour for high notes reminiscent of the Bee Gees the stage presence to match. Within a matter of minutes, the musician charmed his audience with sweet stories about missing his cats and an anecdote about hosting a FaceTime call with his furry pals.
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Above all, Bruner seemed like a genuine guy who wanted nothing more than to please his fans and entertain the crowd. There’s nothing worse than paying an arm and a leg for a ticket and the artists look like they couldn’t care less (speaking from experience, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth).
The show was noticeably understated – no flashy lights or smoke machines or any of the usual stuff. Aside from the giant feline mural there wasn’t much going on, but that was the beauty of it – he didn’t need any of the typical frills and fluff to put on a stellar performance.
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His set went on for roughly two hours with a lot of improvisation between Thundercat and his musicians that left no face in the venue without a smile. True star quality with an infectious smile and a humble attitude, despite working with some of the best in the biz.
If you get a chance, make sure you bag a ticket to one of his shows in the future – and be prepared for an unforgettable night.
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