James Yorkston, Field Day, London, 25 May 2013

James was backed by a five piece band (double bass, drums, violin, keyboard and a female vocalist) and played folky rock with a Celtic tinge. There were some good and really striking acapella sections with great harmonies, especially on the entirely acapella 'Tortoise regrets hare'. The crowd was pretty enthusiastic and grew steadily through the set. They played a lovely, soulful cover of Erasure's 'A Little Respect'. Then they played a run of three really great songs to close the set, ending with a really great wig out reminiscent of Wilco's 'Kidsmoke'.