Bristol Amphitheatre, July 28th
The process of star formation takes around a million years, from the time the initial gas cloud starts to collapse until the star is created and shines like the Sun. Eva Lazarus is opposing the forces of the universe and burning brightly in a fraction of that time.
A name we knew from 2017, due to various immaculate collaborations, but had yet to experience live as a solo performer. Siren’s decision to book her as the main support for international dancehall icon Sean Paul proved to be one of the best decisions of the entire festival.
This is a premier league live performer, a captivating, dynamic artist who backs up the charisma with content. If the night had ended after her set, you’d have been forgiven for thinking you had just watched the headline act.
Engaging with the crowd and having a brilliant rapport with her dancers and DJ, this was a set that showcased exactly why Eva is held in such regard. The smooth, multi-genre tempo shifts from Reggae to Hip Hop to DnB to Jungle and beyond had us spellbound. No one should be able to make it look so easy; it’s simply not fair.
The free-flowing set cherry-picked from previous EP and album collaborations right up to the birth of Eva’s debut solo album drop. The crowd utterly forgot about the heavy rain and embraced the potent vibes being laid by Eva and her crew.
As mentioned, Eva was already a familiar name on the collaboration scene, with Mungo’s Hi Fi, Benny Page, Swindle, DJ Yoda & Gentlemen’s Dub Club already in the catalogue. Eva is now primed to be front and center in her own right. 2022 brought us her debut album “Brandy Kisses,” and 2023 has seen Eva establish herself as a main stage, headline-level act.
Big hair, big voice, bigger talent. Lazarus is ready to be raised to international stardom.
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Role: Photographer / Reviewer / Interviewer
Chief, the one that bugs the team for team for their reviews and images. Creator and founder of The Bristol Gig Guide. Can usually be found swamped in admin or getting cramp kneeling at the front of a gig.
Available for: Gig Shoots, Gig Reviews, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots, Videography work, Interviews and Touring
First attended gig: Republica, circa 1996.
First gig shot: Hands Off Gretel, at The Louisiana!
Dream gig: Huge metalhead and my ultimate dream gig would be shooting my heroes Slipknot at a huge stadium gig, or as festival headliners. And to experience shooting a headline tour outside the UK
