Day two of the now legendary 'Decent Days And Nights' weekend took a more elevated turn compared to the previous night of enchanting poetry and imagery. Regular attendees of The Cheltenham Underground will be familiar with the more energetic array of artists that leave the heart pumping for hours, some of whom were in in full force on Friday night.
First up were folk duo Christian Walsh and Dominic Thatcher, bringing a wash of raw acoustic blues across the room. The entirety of their set seemed to warm the mood of the crowd, leaving all stresses of the working week at the door, and ultimately settling the crowd into a state of intrigue as to what this diverse night had in store.
As the collective grew in mass, and the meeting and greeting of new and old friends commenced, that good old Cheltenham Underground feeling crept into Slak, hinting at a glorious weekend ahead.
As this tone lingered, Natalie Ross took to the stage, silencing the chatter, but not the mood. As always, Ross brought a smile to every one's face, and a charm to every one's heart with her unique spin on the conventional singer songwriter stance. Never failing to disappoint, Natalie Ross pulled all her usual gems out of the bag, which still somehow seem fresh and untouched as the first listen. If you haven't already witnessed this mesmerizing spectacle, why not?! Make sure you rectify this!
Closing the Friday night assortment was Cheltenham Underground veterans The David Goo Variety Band, once again setting the venue alive with the fusion of ska, blues, folk and rock generating one collective reaction; erratic and ecstatic dancing. The David Goo Variety Band remain a strong and promising headline act, and will remain so for a long while.
Three unique and inspiring acts later, and as the now euphoric crowd peeled themselves off the dance floor, the doors closed on the second installment of the 'Decent Days And Nights' story, ensuring a thrilling and unavoidable bank holiday weekend.
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