The Dollyrots House Parties

The Dollyrots House Parties

Peterborough and Derby

October 12th and 15th, 2014

It's only a week since we saw The Dollyrots in Manchester supporting the Buzzcocks, but this week's Dollyrots shows promised to be something else as they had added two house parties to the tour.

Last year I attended my first house party of this kind when I saw People On Vacation, and loved every minute of it as it really was an intimate occasion, so when I got an invite to see the Dollyrots perform this way I jumped at the chance.

Each night was being hosted by a different person, Peterborough by the lovely Liz who's party I attended last year and the other by People On Vacation bassist Rob. 

Both parties started with Kelly and Luis playing an acoustic set, most of which was from a pre-decided setlist but some were spontaneous or requested.  The sets varied at each party but included songs such as 'Get Weird', 'Stupidly In Love', 'Brand New Key', 'Jackie Chan', 'Hyperactive' and my favourite 'Satellites'.

Liz's house party also heard a rendition of 'Feed Me, Pet Me' which was played especially for Liz's cat Otis!

During each set the Kelly and Luis also embellished us with tales from their various tours and background information to some of the songs.

After the set they hung out and chatted to everyone who wanted to talk with them. 

The highlight of the house parties had to be the chance to meet 'The Dollytot', River, as he had joined his parents on the tour.  He was the centre of attention, and a very cute one at that!  River stole the show at Rob's house party when he came crawling in mid song and then joined his mum and dad for the last two songs of that night's set.

If you ever get the chance to go to one of these intimate house party shows I would strongly suggest that you do as they are a complete contrast to the venue shows and really enjoyable. 

Thank you to Liz and Rob for being such great hosts.