RUFUS at Start The Bus in Bristol
Posted on: 2014-10-01
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Australian indie-dance group bring a touch of sunshine to Bristol
REVIEW: RÜFÜS, Start the Bus, Bristol, 30/9/14 - by Martin Allen
Having enjoyed major success in their native Australia, RÜFÜS are taking their infectious brand of indie-dance around the world and stopped off in Bristol for one of their five UK shows on the tour.
Sydney-based Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt started the band back in 2010, releasing their debut album Atlas in 2013 which went on to score a number one chart position in Australia. Since then, they have earned a growing reputation for producing upbeat, summery tracks that simply can’t fail to get a crowd moving.
Their hour-long set included singles This Summer, We Left, Tonight and Sundream, most of which feature the band’s characteristic build-up and delayed drop that can so effectively set the dance mood.
Full of praise for Bristol on their first ever visit, RÜFÜS drew a lively crowd – including a sizable number of Aussies! – to Start the Bus and rewarded them with a high-tempo hour of summer dance that belied the chilly late September evening outside.
Lindqvist said during the gig that Bristol reminded them of a cross between Amsterdam and Australia, but even without the sweet-talk, the band’s easy manner and polished live performance were enough to win over an enthusiastic turn-out.
After a couple more UK shows, RÜFÜS head across the Atlantic for a major run of October dates across the US, where bizarrely they have to perform as RÜFÜS DU SOL due to a trademark conflict. Whatever name they use, the music is likely to make a lasting impression.
It was somewhat surprising that their Bristol set did not save Take Me – undoubtedly their biggest and most recognisable track – for last, but even so, they capably demonstrated why they have gone down a storm at recent festival performances (including this year’s Reading/Leeds) and showed plenty of promise for lots more to come from this band to watch.
Rating: 4/5
Reviewed by Martin Allen for 365Bristol
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Born and raised in the suburbs of Swansea, Jimmy moved to Bristol back in 2004 to attend university. Passionate about live music, sport, science and nature, he can usually be found walking his cocker spaniel Baxter at any number of green spots around the city. Call James on 078 9999 3534 or email Editor@365Bristol.com.
