Dreaming Spires @ The Art Room, Oxford

To begin with, an interest to declare, Robin of the Spires made me a coffee whist I was having earlier in the day a mid morning chat with his mother in law and our neighbour, a good cup it was too.
A quick thirty five minute (?) set with one number merging into the next showcasing both songs from 'Brothers in Brooklyn' and the yet to be released new album. The influences were clear to be heard, Dave Crosby, Jayhawks, Bryds etc but did I even hear The Zombies in one number? Mumford and Sons can get Grammys, with more exposure I do not see why the Spires can not achieve that level of recognition. To get there, they need that extra dynamic in their live sound, and like SoB who followed, a keyboard player could be the answer.
All the songs were strong, from their signature 'Not Every Song From the Sixties Is A Classic' through to the finale 'Dusty in Memphis' (I think I heard correctly), all well received and should be heard by a wider audience. Go see them if you get the chance.