Categories: Live Reviews

Don Broco - Final show of the tour: December 19, 2023 @ Koko Camden

The atmosphere at Koko in London on the evening of December 19th was charged with anxiety and anticipation. It was the last night of Don Broco's tour, almost 10 years since they first played the historic venue in Candem.

With Ocean Grove and Trash Boat setting the stage, the scene was set for an unforgettable finale.

Ocean Grove

Their confident and dynamic performance, marked by strong rhythms and charismatic vocals, won over many in the audience, adding followers to their already growing fan base. They delivered a set that was a perfect combination of attitude and catchy melodies.

Trash Boat

Em seguida, veio Trash Boat, uma banda de St. Albans conhecida por seu som punk enérgico. Com seu álbum recente, ?Don?t You Feel Amazing??, a banda elevou seu estilo a um novo patamar. As músicas ?Silence Is Golden? e ?Bad Entertainment? mantiveram a energia do público em alta, preparando todos perfeitamente para a explosão que seria o show principal. O vocalista Tobi Duncan anunciou que um novo álbum estava a caminho, e as novas faixas ?Delusions of Grandeur? e ?Liar Liar? foram bem recebidas pelo público. Seu set foi uma mistura fascinante de intensidade e melodia, deixando os fãs ansiosos por mais e demonstrando por que eles são uma força a ser reconhecida no cenário do rock.

Don Broco

When Don Broco appeared, the place exploded. Vocalist Rob Damiani, even with a neck brace, couldn't contain himself. His energy was contagious, showing that his physical limitations were no match for his passion for performing. This was most evident when a fan handed him a packet of Mulino Bianco Batticuori, a moment that highlighted the band's connection with their audience.

A lista de músicas foi uma mistura pensada dos sucessos de Don Broco. Começando com ?Gumshield? e passando por ?Manchester Super Reds No.1 Fan? e ?Uber?, a banda estabeleceu um ritmo animado. Músicas como ?Bruce Willis? e ?Everybody? deixaram o público no seu ponto máximo, cantando junto com fervor.

?Fancy Dress? tocou o coração da audiência, oferecendo uma mistura de nostalgia e frescor. O ápice da noite, no entanto, foi sem dúvida ?T-Shirt Song?. Seus acordes familiares transformaram a multidão em uma massa giratória, com camisetas rodopiando sobre as cabeças em uma exibição de união e entusiasmo.

O encore foi um final adequado para a noite. ?Stay Another Day?, ?Fingernails? e uma última explosão de ?T-Shirt Song? deixaram o público extasiado. As performances de Don Broco, Ocean Grove e Trash Boat mostraram uma combinação de energia e interação que foi tanto cativante quanto sincera.

Leaving the venue, there was a feeling of satisfaction. It wasn't just another concert; it was a community experience. Don Broco's final London show, despite the challenges of the year, stood as a testament to the power and joy of live music. It was a night that, for many, would be remembered as a highlight of the year's live music scene.

Photos and review by Daniel Caceiro

Artists: Don Broco

Daniel Caceiro

Born in Brazil and living in London, I co-founded and manage the UK and US sides of MetalJunkbox, specializing in concert photography, and promoting live events and launches by various artists. I?ve been a photographer since 2016 and I also act as the nerd of the team, taking care of the technical side of the project, and on top of all that, having the worst taste of the trio (or better)!

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