Belle and Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996. The band's music is known for its intricate, literate songwriting and gentle, melodic sound, often featuring a wide variety of instruments including strings, brass, and woodwinds. Led by singer-songwriter Stuart Murdoch, the band has released ten studio albums to critical acclaim, including "Tigermilk," "If You're Feeling Sinister," and "The Boy with the Arab Strap." Belle and Sebastian's music has been compared to artists such as Nick Drake, The Velvet Underground, and The Smiths, and the band has influenced many indie and alternative acts since their inception.
Due to complications around Covid and illness in the band we'd been waiting a couple of years to attend this gig, but it was certainly worth the wait. The band were polished but not lifeless, the playlist was drawn from old and new, in the interaction with the audience felt warm and intimate. Just what I want from a live band.......and what songs!!
Posted by Philip F on 19/07/2023
Belle & Sebastian, Cardiff University Great Hall, Cardiff - 15th July 2023
If you know Belle & Sebastian you already love them, so seeing them live is the cherry on the cake. If you haven't seen them live yet jump to it! They absolutely smashed it at the Liverpool Olympia - banger after banger with no let-up. The audience was treated to almost a "best of" compilation from their extensive back catalogue, and even the new tracks were welcome (possibly thanks to lockdown, as the new album came out last year, so the crowd knew the music anyway). A great night was had by the crowd, by the band, and even by the bar staff who were boogying away behind the counters.
Posted by Mulv on 09/07/2023
Belle & Sebastian, Eventim Olympia, Liverpool - 8th July 2023
B&S on form..loved the video backdrop. Good set with a couple of exceptions for me. Interactive as always. Encore lifted the roof. Not a great fan of Rock City as a venue...viewing position always an issue but a really fun night.
Posted by Steve B on 11/03/2018
Belle & Sebastian, Rock City, Nottingham - 10th March 2018