For those who aren't familiar with this name, I think you should be, so let me give you the 411. The Joy Formidable is a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 2007 in North Wales and is currently based out of London, England. There's Rhiannon "Ritzy" Bryan, the stunning lead vocal goddess. Rhydian Dafydd, the charming lead guitarist and backup vocalist. And last, but certainly not least, the tantalizing long haired drummer, Matthew James Thomas. They stole many people's hearts at Flood Fest 2015. Performing with groups', Oscar as well as Grace Mitchell at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY last Thursday. (Oct. 15th)
There is a reason I felt the need to create such a clear mental image when describing this trio to you. They make an overt effort to perform as a group, all together, while honoring each others talents. The traditional on "stage setup" consists of the lead vocalists being the most obvious front and center, the guitarist on more to the side and then, of course, the drummer located on the back side of the stage. But The Joy Formidable doesn't play by any normal rules. They are sure to line the group up alongside each other so that they are all at an equal distance from attendees. They make you feel like you're watching three best friends jam out together! They make you want to jump on stage, pick up an instrument and jam out with them!
- Rhiannon "Ritzy" Bryan & Rhydian Dafydd
While performing 'Maw Maw Song,' a track from their 2013 album entitled, Wolfs Law, I'm pretty sure every single person was air guitar rocking. It was hard not to, the energy in the room seemed to captivate every person attending, completely. After closing the show, the band kindly walked off stage thanking everyone for coming out. But people did not want to say goodbye, for over 10 minutes there was cheering, clapping and smiling faces everywhere. Nobody was ready to say goodbye! When it felt like people were just beginning to lose hope, the band stepped back onto the stage to encore with a crowd favorite, 'Whirring.' And I'm sure you can imagine that the excitement in the room was amazingly overwhelming!
I think it's safe to say you should check them out on their tour! Click here!
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