Nile Rodgers & Stylish 
Kendal Calling Pageant
twenty seventh July 2023

Disco Fever Reigns Supreme… the primary night time of music at Kendal Calling transcends generations and genres. Louder Than Battle’s Adam Williams was there to take photographs and get entangled with a bit of Dance, Dance, Dance.

In a stunning explosion of grooves and funk, the legendary Nile Rodgers & Stylish delivered an impressive efficiency at Kendal Calling 2023. Reworking the pageant grounds right into a shimmering disco wonderland. Because the solar dipped under the horizon, Rodgers and his entourage ushered within the night time with an electrifying 26-song set that left the viewers in a euphoric haze.

The anticipation within the air was palpable as festival-goers eagerly gathered earlier than the primary stage at Lowther Deer Park. Stepping right into a time machine of nostalgia, the ensemble emerged, adorned in shiny orange attire and fits. Which for me was a becoming selection, embodying the glow of disco’s heyday. Nile Rodgers, the incomparable virtuoso, led the cost, together with his beaming smile fascinating the group from the get-go as they kicked off with Le Freak.

Then the opening notes of Everyone Dance echoed throughout the pageant grounds, and the infectious rhythm vibrated by the viewers. Beckoning them to maneuver their ft, it was an invite that nobody may resist. The ocean of our bodies became a pulsating dance ground.

The magic of Nile Rodgers & Stylish lies not solely of their catalog of timeless hits however within the tight-knit synergy they exhibit on stage. With each be aware, each stride, they exude an aura of unity that engulfs the spectators. Whether or not it was Le Freak, Good Occasions, or I Need Your Love, every monitor was a strong affirmation of disco’s unwavering skill to unite generations in rhythmic concord.

Rodgers’ guitar prowess was nothing in need of divine, sending melodic sparks into the stratosphere with every riff. His skill to change between intricate licks and infectious rhythms left everybody in awe. This was complimented by his tales of collaboration with artists starting from Daft Punk, Woman Gaga, David Bowie and Beyoncé to call just a few. Including additional proof that he’s undeniably one of many biggest guitarists of all time.

In the meantime, the Stylish vocalists graced the stage with their soulful voices, their harmonies portray a vivid dreamscape. They held the viewers in a trance, elevating the vitality to ecstatic heights. The musicianship was second to none, with each band member contributing to the chic symphony unfolding earlier than us.

The stage manufacturing was equally mesmerising, that includes a kaleidoscope of lights and a formidable video show that transported everybody to the colourful period of disco. Because the night time sky glimmered with stars, the stage appeared to reflect the cosmos, illuminating the celebration under.

Because the set culminated, Kendal Calling was perpetually marked by the extraordinary musical expertise Nile Rodgers & Stylish delivered. It was greater than only a live performance; it was a cosmic funk odyssey, a journey by time and house that reignited the spirit of disco inside our souls.

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Photographs and phrases by Adam Williams. You could find Adam on Instagram and Twitter.