By Jace Hawker
Photos by Aude Sage
From the moment they step on stage, The Fowler’s bring electric-shock energy levels. The fact that guitarist Louis Veillon is celebrating his 21st birthday only adds to the hype! Full to the brim and bustling, the room looks on as they deliver a mesmerising set- definitley my favourite show of 2019 to date.
Photo by Aude Sage
Bringing the energy up and down from song to song, front man Joel Fowler is a natural performer and the love for his craft is reflected in his dynamic performance. He uses the stage as a space for free movement, correlating his body to the feel of each song. At one point he even whips out his tambourine and uses it to fuel the groove of the track. Watching the rhythm section bounce off eachother with fiercly tight and unbelivable accuracy is a highlight of the night for me- there’s nothing quite like watching highly skilled musicians in their happy place!
Photo by Aude Sage
These guys are obviously aware of the impact of a funky riff- the entire room is moving to their carefully-crafted tracks. The flowing saxophone lines are dripping in jazz and ska whilst Charlie O’Donnell’s melodic basslines lock in with Henri Scott’s tight grooves that have everyone moving all night!
Joel makes sure the room is singing along to the memorable hooks and by the time the evening is conlcuding everyone is demanding one more song- this chant continues for a few minutes until the band return to debut their new single ‘Who’s Gonna Tell Ya?’. The upbeat and catchy song is the perfect finale to a red-hot set! The new single is avaliable on all major streaming platforms and if you’ve got an ear for fresh funk and big beats then it’s a must-hear for this month.
Bristol Music Journal 