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The first band on the stage on the Saturday in Elevator for the Threshold Festival was the recently renamed The Tenements and despite the tight timings that quite rightly imposed on the artists to keep the afternoon on track, gave a very good account of themselves and their music.

Formally known as Matt Reekie and the Bridges, the three piece band showed their forceful side during the six songs and gave the early festival goers something splendid to hang their enjoyment of the weekend upon. Despite the pressure of kicking starting the second day, the three lads performed well and their opening number When I See Her Face  was well received and a cracking song to be introduced to the group with.

The three young men proved their mettle and their worth with tracks such as It’s Raining Again, the wonderful Sara and Here It Comes providing some great music and for those inside Elevator; the appetite for the weekend ahead was whetted perfectly and the soaring guitar notes providing some wonderful undiscovered brilliance at an early time.

The threesome finished their well deserved time on stage with the songs It’s A Shame and the very cool Moon.    

The Tenements are a band to keep an eye on, full of fun and very interesting to watch live. Age and more gigs will only serve to further enhance their reputation. A very pleasant surprise on the day.

Ian D. Hall