Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast – Live – St Luke’s & The Winged Ox-Solid Entertainment

Review By Darren McIntyre

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast are an Americana/roots rock band currently residing in Asheville, North Carolina, born in Detroit & raised in New York City. The band draw their influence from the sound of East Coast rock ‘n’ roll & roots music; the band have shared the stage with the likes of Mavis Staples, Marcus King, Blackberry Smoke, The Avett Brothers, Greta Van Fleet & Robert Jon & The Wreck. The band has given us EP Blueprints, and later this year they will bring us their debut LP Heirloom. Tonight they roll into Glasgow as an acoustic duo with husband Aaron to bring us an unforgettable night of soulful, blues-soaked songs that will really grab your attention. The set begins with a nice twist as the duo have Elles Bailey reading us a bedtime story (reference to Elles missing bedtime with her kids); she reads lines from a poem that lead into the introduction of Caitlin & Aaron as they take their place centre stage and tell us what an honour it is to play for the best fans in the world. this brings a huge cheer from the crowd as they slip into –

Let It Ride – Caitlin shouts out, ‘Good evening, Glasgow,’ as a sweet, mellow acoustic guitar pick wanders through the opening as Caitlin lets her smouldering, melodic, thought-provoking vocals lay themselves bare. The track is a real show-stopping traffic track that allows Caitlin & Aaron to just settle into their groove and take us on this Americana/blues-soaked ride that really lets the couple tell their own story their way; the smooth, crisp notes are wrapping themselves around St Luke’s as we stand motionless and really feel the emotion oozing from the stage as the gig instantly warms up with this electrifying duo as they take us along for the journey as Caitlin smiles from ear to ear as this toe-tapping arrangement really grabs our attention as the crowd shows their appreciation for this exciting duo as they lead us onto –

Blue Heron – Caitlin tells us that they live in the Appalachian Mountains, and when they return to Scotland, it feels just like home, which brings a huge cheer from the crowd as Aaron leans in and gets the track off the ground. Caitlin unleashes her colossal vocals that just allow this track to breathe as we feel the emotion pouring from both musicians as they really give us a thought-provoking song that just captures the essence of what this band is all about; the smooth, sweet acoustic strumming chords just elevate the song as we sway from side to side and feel the authentic nature that this song gives us. The track is just flowing freely through the venue as Caitlin really lets us feel the tone, texture and soulful groove coming for us right now as we drop into –

Drown In My Own Tears (Ray Charles Cover) – A nice soft guitar tone weaves its way through the track as Caitlin unleashes her inner blues vocals that just take this track to another place for sure. The groove is a real slow-paced, mellow tone that has us fixed on the stage as these two musicians really unload with ease as this colossal cover is given a makeover with a blues-infused beat. the vocals are just stunning as Caitlin really delivers something special with this incredible track as she puts her own spin on the track that just takes it to another level as we feel the emotion oozing from Caitlin as she really nails the track for sure as the crowd shows their appreciation as we slip into –

into –Everything I Need – Caitlin tells us that she has been doing her family tree and found out that she is most definitely Scottish as she beams with a huge smile as Aaron leans in and kicks the track off with sweet, melodic acoustic tones that are just magical. The song is just soothing it’s way through the venue as we feel the energy, swagger and blues soaked influences that Caitlin & Aaron are bringing to tonight’s show, the place is fixed on the stage as we feel the authentic vocals and mellow guitar licks that are weaving their way through the venue as Caitlin really show her classy, tone perfect vocals that just allow the track to tell its own story as the duo give us everything they have in this soft, soulful track as she asks us to drop by the merch table and buy some merch before they go back home as we roll into –

into –Haunted By You – The haunting, soulful vocals really let the track breathe as the smooth, melodic vocals run effortlessly through the song and let us feel the overwhelming emotion pouring from this incredible duo. The place is silent and really taking in the song as we feel the depth running freely through the venue as the soft, mellow guitar pick leave their mark on this incredible track that is building as Caitlin leaves her heart and soul on the stage as this incredible track just showcases how incredibly talented this musician is. the songs really mean something to the duo as they really dig deep and let us feel the emotion coming from them as they just let the tone wash over us as the night is building into something truly special as the place takes Caitlin & Aaron to their hearts as we lean into –

Come & Go Blues – Caitlin chats with us and tells us that it is just incredible to be here again playing for us, as it was a no-brainer when they were asked to come on tour. The duo tell us that they wanted to be in Scotland; it is the place that is so special to them both as the sweet, crisp acoustic strumming chords ripple through the intro as Caitlin really shows us why she is one of the most sought-after Americana/blues musicians around today as she delivers a tone that is as sweet and delicious as chocolate. The stage is set as the track delivers a real toe-tapping, mellow groove that allows us to focus on the two musicians as they deliver a real sultry, melodic number that ticks all the boxes as the crowd are fixed on the stage as Aaron leans in and works the fretboard with ease as the crowd show their appreciation. up next –

Piece Of You – We finish on a real funky, toe-tapping ditty as Aaron weaves his way through the song with cool, chirpy chords that allow Caitlin to up the tempo with a smouldering vocal that pops. The track is a real cool arrangement that shows us the diverse tone and texture that have flowed freely through the venue as the duo just lay themselves bare as they deliver a cool ending to a real nice opening slot that will certainly do them the world of good as they will be coming back to our shores real soon.

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast –

                                                   Caitlin Krisko – Vocals

                                                   Aaron Austin – Acoustic Guitar

Setlist –

            Let It Ride

            Blue Heron

            Drown In My Own Tears (Ray Charles Cover)

            Everything I Need

            Haunted By You

            Come & Go Blues

            Piece Of You