Joined by everyone from a keyboard player and a drummer to a harpist and a string section Florence took to the stage in a simple black outfit, adapted by additional pieces from batwing arms to a shawl worn over the head for effect. (The pic below is from her website because I was so over excited I forgot to take my own sorrrry!) The stand out piece was her voice. And her fantastic flaming hair of course. With her and Paramore's Hayley bowling me over every time I see them I may just have to give up being a blonde.
Another surprise for the evening...BOTH supports were fantastic. Babe Shadow got the crowd off to a good start with The Drums completely blowing us away. If you haven't heard of The Drums you really need to. I was convinced I had no clue who they were but I recognised a fair few tracks...and doesn't it always help when the frontman has amazing stage presence, they all have amazing hair and the drummer is cute? Check out their MySpace and take a listen. Down by the Water is a personal favourite of mine...
