Music: Patrick Watson @ Union Chapel

Who would have thought that going to church would be so entertaining. This evening saw me catch Patrick Watson up in the Union Chapel - Highbury and Islington. It is actually a church on Sundays that functions as a music venue on other days.


The church is of Victorian gothic architecture, and was designed by James Cubbitt, and constructed between 1874 and 1877. The stained glass windows and gothic alcoves are all there and to be able to experience music in such an intimate setting is really quite something. Pews are free for all and it's first come - first served, hence down the front pews would provide some great seating. For the gig photographer, there are just some great little nooks to get around whilst also using the decor to really enhance the mood and ambiance of these live acts.



Patrick's vocal work for Cinematic Orchestra To Build A Home is pretty unforgettable. It's haunting and moving in the delivery, definitely one of my all time favourite tracks.

For most of the evening, these guys were just having a blast playing a collection of their songs from there 3 album catalogue. Stellar tracks for me were Great Escape and Luscious Life. Much to the delight of the audience, Patrick strapped on a portable loudspeaker pack and with band in tow, proceeded to run around the chapel belting out an acoustic tune.







A tip for those who enjoy heading out to gigs and taking an odd photo, try turn the flash off! It still astounds me how people who can sit over 50 metres back and still pop off their flash hoping to get a shot! Instead, steady yourself against a wall/post/pew/shoulder of someone, turn off the flash and fire a shot. You never know, you just might like what turns out.