EBB/THE EMERALD DAWN
VENUE THE 1865, SOUTHAMPTON
DATE 06/08/2022
Cornwall’s The Emerald Dawn have picked Scotland-based art ensemble EBB as joint headliners for three dates, including the 1865’s Sunday prog slot. It’s an inspired choice – EBB captivated audiences at the Fusion and Prog For Peart festivals, and have previously been featured in this mag’s Limelight section, so anticipation builds ahead of their set. The explosive initial impact is huge, the band instantly generating a universe of musical and physical expression to convey their multifaceted takes on the human condition. The focal point, wildhaired singer-guitarist Erin Bennett, exudes an edgy, dynamic charisma, her voice laser-like in its directness and clarity. Flanking her is the interpretive, flowing movement of backing singer Kitty Biscuits together with synth player Suna Dasi, who heightens their dramatic genre-busting songs that focus on classic and space rock, interspersed with dashes of psychedelia, folk and jazz.