Kate Nash
The Showbox // April 5th, 2018 // Seattle, WA
Photos and review by Rachael Dowd
The whimsical and incredibly talented Kate Nash returned to Seattle this week with brand new material to perform off of her new album, Yesterday Was Forever, that was released on March 30th.
Playing to a crowd of loyal fans who had been waiting a long time for the British singer-songwriter to return, Kate opened up the night with “Play,” off of 2007’s Made of Bricks. Backed by a band of talented women that helped to bring each of the songs in the 20-song set to life with their musicianship and energy, fans were in for an energetic performance of both old Kate Nash favorites and brand new tracks from Yesterday Was Forever.
Performing with a number of instruments throughout the night including guitar and keyboard, Kate’s unique sound and style shined through on old tracks like “Pumpkin Soup,” “Skeleton Song,” and “Mouthwash,” all moments in the set that left fans’ voices bouncing off of the venue’s walls.
Still holding true to the unique style Kate Nash introduced to the industry when she first came onto the scene in 2005, Yesterday Was Forever is another classic Kate Nash album that not only showcases her writing ability and musicianship, but offers a fun live experience for everyone attending this upcoming tour.
Playing songs off of the new album like “Twisted Up,” Always Shining,” and “Musical Theatre,” the performance of “Hate You” was a particularly memorable moment in the set. While many fans were not familiar with the track as it is newly released, the infectious beat and Kate’s energy onstage had the whole venue dancing along to the song while Kate’s perfect vocals rang through the venue.
“Life in Pink,” another track off of Yesterday Was Forever, is a song that Kate Nash took quite literally with this tour, wearing a custom hot pink outfit from Rebirth Garments while the stage was consistently lit up with pink lighting for most of the night. The song, while giving the tour a pop of color, is also reminiscent of Kate Nash’s old sound, filled with honest and angsty lyrics that are matched with an equally catchy beat you can’t help, but tap your feet to.
Kate Nash closed out her performance with Dirty Dancing’s “(I Had) The Time Of My Life” blasting through the speakers as the whole crowd broke out in dance, showing the carefree spirit of both Nash and her fans.
Unlike many artists in the industry today, the personal connection Kate has with her fans is something noticeable the second she hits the stage. Whether fans in the crowd know the words to every song or are hearing new material for the first time, their energy never lets up and their undying support for Kate is ever present in the venue, making it very clear that next time Kate Nash comes to town, she will be greeted by the same familiar faces that have been in her crowds since she first began touring stateside nearly a decade ago.
