sets

my friend g-film manages a band called sets, who have just signed
a deal with a record label... nice one g-film !

the other night they played their first gig in london ( they're from leeds )

i went along to watch them and to take a few shots.

there's g-film on the left of the frame

this was during the soundcheck, when he dressed the stage with balloons

dominic is the lead singer

he was rocking the 'future sailor' look

jess plays violin and sings

on tuesday night it seemed like dom and jess were running the show.
they were fantastic at both playing and performing.

what is it with bass players ?

is it me or do bass players always seem a bit aloof ?

do you want to be on stage or not mate ? face the audience and act like you're 

part of the band*

here's a shot where you can see all five of the band

naturally the bass player is hanging back a bit here.

now i don't know much about music but i know what looks good or interesting

to photograph, and my suggestion to g-film and to sets is...

get the bass player to stand right at the back next to the drummer.

drum and bass together... that makes sense right ? the bass player could even sit 

down if he wanted to. it might look interesting.

then bring the keyboards girl in from the wings so that the front line is 

girl boy girl... violin, singer, keyboards.

i reckon dominic flanked by the two girls would look knockout

and drum and bass could do that rhythm thing in the background.

job done.

www.setstheband.com

* ben from rival joustas is obviously not included in this bass attack