Date: May 12th 2006

After several cancellations and a few relocations, White Rose Movement must have finally deemed the atmosphere in New York suitably welcoming for a show. But before we get to tonight’s headliners Five O’Clock Heroes deserve an honourable mention. Playing a string of highly catchy songs, they have us dancing in no time, doing a better job than most in warming up a New York crowd.

Finn Vine and co then take to the stage with ‘Pig Heil Jam’ and confidently sweep along, riling everyone up with ‘Love Is A Number’, which is a stormer, and recent single ‘Girls In The Back’. Vine climbs the stage monitors frequently, directing the dancing masses with plenty of indie-tinged electronica.

Unfortunately they don’t stay for long, and bow off after playing barely 40 minutes of material, leaving everyone bereft, and needing more. We have to wonder if it’s the lack of a US record deal that made them exit so swiftly – though an offer was shouted out, it can hardly appear serious.

Maybe they’ll be back with a broader musical arsenal next time they step through here.

Previously published on This Is Fake DIY.