It is a refreshing interpretation and confirms their dynamism as live performers. The other surprise of the night is their rendition of The Kinks’ early classic, ‘Strangers’ complete with sliding guitars and a draping bassline, playing homage to their first visit to the capital. Throughout the song Schneider steps back from the microphone to sing some of the lines and there is honesty in his delivery which leaves us with a warm, fuzzy feeling. There is certainly no disappointment displayed from the crowd though. “Hey, let’s slow it down again,” Schneider says brandishing a harmonica for ‘The Ghost On The Shore’, replacing the electric for his acoustic guitar. The calypso number which has the majority of the audience in-arms dancing didn’t make it onto the album, which – despite clearly deviating from the narrative of escape and discovery – suggests that they may have played it safe. Lord Huron began performing as a band in August of 2010. An afro-pop song with big percussion and lighter guitars draws an obvious comparison to Paul Simon and suggests that Schneider’s influences aren’t limited to the American wilderness. The songs quickly gained recognition and a band was assembled to flesh them out in a live setting. The Night We Met Lord Huron The Night We Met (feat. ‘The Problem With Your Daughter’, however, comes straight from the leftfield and is a big step away from the mood and tempo of other songs from the album. A well-mannered bunch, the band say their thank yous before launching into album opener, ‘Ends Of The Earth’, full of multi-layered harmonies and interwoven with the common themes of travel and romance. Lord Huron - La Belle Fleur Sauvage - Detroit.As support Champs close to the warm applause from the bearded folk in woolly hats that make up much of tonight’s crowd, Lord Huron make their way politely through to the stage with an array of percussion, apologising profusely to anyone in their way. Lord Huron live at the Leon Loft 'Ghost on the Shore' + 'She Lit a Fire'.
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