The other opener was Childish Japes, a prog-adjacent four piece who likes to switch up their singers each project. Their main vocalist Dave Vives led them for all but one song, a fiery and charismatic frontman for a group that moves through moods like sailfish. The four played admirably and showed great humor and comradery. Late in their set they invited Bent Knee's own Courtney Swain to sing a cut in a pleasant surprise.

Soon Bent Knee took the low stage with their panoply of instruments and began an invigorating set. Chris Baum switched rapidly between his violin, guitar, and electronics as each song demanded, often almost strumming the former like a six string for the pizzicato parts. They charged through several pieces, always with high energy and perfect power. Swain of course was the biggest highlight with her devastating vocals, matched by her own mastery of her various instruments. Vince Welch showed his own multi-instrumental prowess, and Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth not only wowed on his drums but even switched to his own guitar in the main set's final cut. Us in the young crowd were awed at their live achievements. They finished on schedule with an explosive encore and bid us farewell.

I don't usually take photos let alone video when I go to shows, but since no professionals were in attendance I decided to try snapping some phone shots alongside some of the others who were right in front of the stage. Here's Laura Wolf:

Childish Japes, including setlist:

Bent Knee, early set:

Like when I saw Infinien.