The Fleece, Jan 12th 2023
The fleece was packed with a sold-out crowd on Thursday evening, with everyone waiting for the return of post-hardcore darlings Casey, kicking off the first night of their tour with fellow South-Walian band The Nightmares.
Walking into the venue, you could sense the anticipation and excitement to see the band that had been on hiatus for the last four years. It was time, the lights dimmed and on walked the band to a rapturous crowd. Casey opened their set with the two new singles Great Grief and Atone, both massively welcomed by the audience.
The set continued with Tom (Weaver) telling the already hyped crowd they would be playing the songs ‘everyone knew the words to’. It started with Phosphenes before going into Fluorescents which allowed the crowd to show their appreciation, singing every lyric off 2018’s, Where I Go When I am sleeping. The band played Darling off 2016’s Love is Not Enough prompting another huge emotive reaction from the crowd. More tracks from each album and from the first EP, Fade, filled the set.
Casey has what seems like an effortless stage presence and were tight throughout, each member hitting every note and, like the crowd, visibly emotional at their return. The set finished with Little Bird, getting everyone into a frenzy and giving them another chance to scream every lyric, along with more stage diving.
If this is the first time you are reading or hearing about Casey, and you get a chance to see them, make sure you do. This gig was a welcome return to a band that has been so clearly missed, and we are all looking forward to what the rest of 2023 will bring.
Welcome back Casey.
Review – Jon Evans
Gallery – @scramsistamedia
Cheyenne Jayne-Manning @scramsistermedia
Role: Photographer
I’m a professional photographer, and I love to shoot festivals, events, and gig-goers. I’m also an editor, specialising in music videos.
Qualification: BA (hons) in Documentary Film Making from the University of Newport.
Available for: Gig Shoots, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots and Touring
First attended gig: One of the first gigs I ever went to on my own was Chase & Status in 2008. My mates and I covered ourselves in glow paint, only to sweat it off jumping and dancing. It was the start of my never-ending gig list.
First gig shot: Technically the first band I ever shot would have been my dad’s, at the age of 9! My mum gave me this giant tape camcorder and I filmed the entire thing. Since then, I’ve shot plenty of friends’ bands whilst co-managing the live music venue, Le Pub in Newport, and I haven’t stopped since.
Dream gig: CASisDEAD, Slow Club, Enter Shikari, Dizzee Rascal (in the Boy In The Corner era), Turnstile, and The Prodigy.
