The choice of venue for such a popular act is awkward in some ways, with very few spots where the performers are clearly visible, and even fewer with enough space to dance (something that their music so actively encourages). The depth and volume of the O2 speaker system cause each and every beat to thump with real force, making it almost impossible not to dance along listening to these guys at home really does not compare. The sound set up is also absolutely fantastic, too an aspect that really shows off Caravan Palace at their best. Audience interaction is also actively encouraged, with some moments of call and response and even a step by step participative dance number. Blue hues for quieter songs contrast glittering golden sparkles and strobe lighting for explosive moments of volume. 'Love Digger' even brings an impromptu mid-show ovation a highlight of the night that is deeply enhanced by the tour’s production value.Ĭaravan Palace's stage production is a treat - if not hugely innovative - with a glitzy light show and street dance solos joining the backdrop of an illuminated robotic mascot, which playfully reacts to significant moments in the performance. Some newer releases from their latest album, Chronologic, lower the energy of the room: it’s clear that old classics like 'Lone Digger' and 'Suzy' are what has brought the faithful out in force, and remain the core of the group’s appeal.
Their dance style and song brevity mean that weaker moments fly by, too, leaving nobody bored for long. Not every track lands and the repetitive nature of their genre exposes dull songs painfully, but when they get it right, Caravan Palace absolutely shine. I had been warned that as a live act, this Parisian electro-swing act did little to build on their album releases, but I’m extremely pleased to find these reports are largely false. To sum Caravan Palace up in two words is easy: high energy. A gig to get you moving: Caravan Palace return to Bristol
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