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(@93 FEET EAST on 27th July 2007)….“He' s probably bored of hearing it, but my God, Steven Keenlyside is one of the most unlikely looking musicians in the business. With his broad shoulders and tattoos, you' d back him as an American surfer - type, when in fact he' s the Scottish lead man of indie - funk - dance hybrid Elmore. If you can recover from the shock, you have a very decent live proposition on your hands. It' s the percussion and synth sections that help Elmore stand out musically: the former adding an element of flair and funk to the proceedings, the latter lending the band that all important dance factor. Unfashionable for sure, but there' s nowt wrong with missing out on the NME crowd. If you think that music peaked when the Stereo MCs and the Happy Mondays were in their prime, fear not, for Elmore might just rekindle your passion.”

Alex Olorenshaw........www.gigsonair.com

"As I got there. the evening had started - and it was only just after 8.30!! Not a huge crowd around either, which was a shame as the ones not there missed this fantastically tasty band called Elmore. Not had a chance to look up where they're from yet, but they consisted of players on synths/keys, bass, guitar and vocals, drums and a percussionist. What they played was a solid, tight and flowing blend of funk but with a real difference, the synths giving the whole sound added depth and texture, while the percussionist provided a whole Santana-like empetus for the main body of the rhythm section, of which the bassist was playing some seriously funky stuff. Above all this, as clear as a bell, the guitar player provided a set of crisp, lean leads and sang the band's original material to perfection. There was an unmistakeable air of '80's to it all as echoes of Thompson Twins kept popping up in my head, a comparison that anyone who saw the TT's 2nd live video will understand. But there was also a modern feel in there too which made it all the more unique. With a real finesse, a cutting edge and a whole sense of class, not to mention the irresistibility of movement on behalf of the eye-widened concert attendee, the band were mesmerising. Wherever they're from, if you like quality funk-pop-indie, they've gotta be seen."

Andy......Lemon Rock/ Dundee Concerts