Republica 30 year tour was Redy to Go in Norwich

 It's been 30 years since Republica's self titled album hit the shelves.

Since then, you'd be wrong for thinking the band had disappeared, with a second album and a wealth of extra songs since, Saffron Sprackling's passion for the stage has never waned over the last 3 decades.

 A solid 12 song set list did indeed cover both albums but also featured some newer tracks like the more electronic "New York" 

Drop Dead Gorgeous was 4th on the set list and was the fist big opportunity for the crowd to get dancing.

The band were on stage for about an hour, i'm old enough to have been there in 1996 and bought the first album when it came out. So it was good to hear the old classics again,  opening track Bloke was also the first track of the night and I had forgotten just how good a song this was.

I was lucky enough to interview Saffron just a few weeks ago, you can watch this below, she mentioned grass roots venues and how she really hoped Republica could play their part in saving some of the smaller venues but also inspiring someone to write a song, pick up a guitar or get involved in the scene some how.

 

There's no doubt with a solid showing like this she will certainly be helping towards both of things!

 Support came from Welsh band Trampoline, who were missing a member due t child birth, the normal 4 piece band didn't seem to let it phase them and they were a fun 30 minutes with some good natured humour between songs too. 

 

 

 

Saffron interview: