Blancmange

Not sure if Blancmange ever came to NYC, or will anytime soon, so I booked a special vacation around 2 of their concerts in Nov. 2018 (in Bilston Nov 22 and Gloucester Nov 23) because they are one of my all time favorite bands. The Nov 22 show was at Robin 2 in Bilston, a great venue as I prefer smaller spaces. I appreciate the fact they had seats, even though I was up dancing the whole show. There were some technical issues that the band contended with and at one point had to leave the stage for a couple of minutes. But overall, it was a good show and worth the years (decades?!) wait to see them. They did many old favorites and some terrific newer material.
I am so thrilled that I got tix for the following night in Gloucester. Their concert was SPECTACULAR!! Neil looked relaxed and happy throughout and all the songs sounded absolutely terrific. The audience was lively and overjoyed. This concert made my trip!! Afterwards, I stopped by the table where Neil was signing cds, albums, etc., and I asked for a 2nd signature on my t-shirt. It was such an exciting thrill that he remembered my name from the night before, after all the people he met! It was so great seeing him interact warmly with his devoted fans. I have seen many concerts in my 5+ decades, and tonight’s concert was among the BEST. Hopefully Blancmange will come to New York, or I’d gladly travel again to see them. :-) ~ Ann Marie from NYC

Synthpop, love it or hate it, it’s definitely an influence of at least one artist that you listen to today, with the intricate counter melodies performed in a contrapuntal fashion and the endless possibilities with the banks of sounds used. Lets discuss Blancmange, and English synthpop band who surfaced in the early 80s managing to secure number 8 in the charts with their album “Mange Tout”.
It’s great that they can pull this kind of sound off live too opening with their song “Blind Vision” which features a real host of synthesizers, a variety of sounds. “Living on the Ceiling” inspires some questionable dancing from punters but of course, a happy atmosphere at that. “Don’t Tell Me”, a single from “Mange Tout” elevates the vibe to a happy medium of fun and chill. It feels like a time warp with more moustaches than a Tom Selleck movie. They close with “Lose Your Love”, a single that has been sampled in many different records to this day.

Great show with a wonderful energy - wonderful songs performed by an artist who has lost none of his power or energy. Neil commits to the vocal a passionate, expressive and evocative voice. The songs, new and old, are evocative, emotional, stirring and thought provoking.

Awesome !
Neil delivered all the set with great vocal , and good humour :)
Favorites on the night
1 Feel Me
2 In your Room
3 Waves ( encore )
4 Distant Storm
5 Anna Dine

Although every one was great tbh :)
Highly recommended.

absolutely brilliant. emotional, energetic and so kind of Neil do come out and sign /have a chat. Went all the way from Scandinavia for this highly memorable show :)
Hope they come to Norway soon

Really enjoyed this gig. Great venue great performance. The mixture of old and new material was about right and I will definitely be following the new music with interest. Keep up the great work

It was good not great. I felt Neil was lacking confidence but lost a lot vocally over time. Musicianship was top draw. Venue AMAZING!! I love The Brook so much.....
Glad I have seen them