Faites Attention

I went to see Dublin-based band Attention Bebe in Tripod last night and had a rollicking good time.

The 15-piece ensemble specialise in big band covers of nineties tunes and will appeal to anybody with a penchant for pop-culture from the latter stages of the last century.

I first saw the band play at Electric Picnic last year where they proved an unexpected highlight of my festival experience. Clad in zany costumes and waving branded road signs about the place like they just didn't care, they made for quite a spectacle in a modest-sized tent. At the time, I thought the only problem with their set was some off-key vocals but lead-singer Jane Cassidy more than held her own last night in front of a considerably larger crowd that included a number of band members' families.

Last night's set featured a guest appearance by feisty female rapper Ophelia and nineties-themed visuals were ably provided by declanjh (the inclusion of the opening credits from 'Baywatch' was particularly inspired.)

I wouldn't bother listening to the tracks on the band's Myspace because they don't really do the band justice but be sure to make note of their upcoming gigs because Attention Bebe is something you need in your life.

[Images: Myspace]