We got our dancing shoes on…
The Mechanics brought exactly the kind of energy that made standing politely at the back increasingly difficult. The brilliantly lively roaming band moved through the crowd with acoustic instruments, rich harmonies and plenty of personality, putting their own folk-inspired spin on rock, pop and indie favourites. From Mumford & Sons and George Ezra to The Killers and Van Morrison, they soon had the orchard joining in.
Oxfordshire singer-songwriter Andy Hoger brought a more laid-back soundtrack to the evening, blending his own music with well-loved classics. It was the sort of set that went particularly well with a cider in hand, good company and nowhere else to be.
And The So & So’s served up a lively mix of blues, rock, country, reggae and whatever else they fancied throwing into the pot. Brilliant musicians, plenty of feel-good energy and exactly the right amount of unpredictability — pretty much perfect for an evening at Hitchcox.
