Niamh Morris delivered an outstanding performance at The Garage Attic in Glasgow on Thursday evening. The vibe was amazing from the moment she stepped on stage, and it was clear how significant the night was for her, particularly as it was one of her largest headline shows to date.
The Garage Attic was an excellent location for the night. The entire performance felt very personal because of its cosier, more private atmosphere. There was a great connection between Niamh and the audience all night long, and you weren’t far from the stage either no matter where you stood. The room had a pleasant vibe from the start, and it just seemed to get better as the performance progressed.
Niamh sounded really good live. Her vocals were probably one of the biggest highlights for me because there was a lot of feeling behind the songs. Some of the slower songs such as Lucky Stars, Weirdo like me and Sweet Abyss” were particularly good live, as you could hear the little details in her voice and it felt meaningful. There was a real sense that she was putting everything into the performance.
Niamh seemed genuinely comfortable being up on stage and sharing quite a few funny and natural moments between songs such as how her drummer saved the setlist for the night after her car crashed and how she was constantly stating how hot the intimate venue was. It didn’t feel like she was simply performing a set and then leaving, she actually made an effort to connect with the people in the room. That made the whole experience feel much more relaxed and enjoyable.
I think one of the best things about seeing Niamh live was hearing how her songs work in a proper live setting. Songs that you might normally listen to through headphones have a completely different feeling when you’re standing in a room full of people and hearing them performed in front of you. There was definitely more energy to the more upbeat songs like “When you know, you know” this had everyone singing and dancing along, but then the quieter moments gave the set a nice balance.
The whole night felt genuine rather than overly done, which I really liked. There were little imperfections and spontaneous moments that actually made it better because it felt like you were experiencing a proper live show rather than something that had been made to look perfect.
By the end of the gig, I was definitely glad I’d gone. Niamh has a really strong voice, a good stage presence and seems to have a natural ability to get a crowd on her side. If she continues developing the way she is, I can see her playing much bigger venues in the future, so it was nice to see her in a smaller setting while you still get that close-up experience.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend going to see Niamh Morris live. The Glasgow show was a really enjoyable night, the atmosphere was brilliant, and she put on a genuinely strong performance. I’d happily go and see her again, especially if she comes back to Glasgow.
Review & Photographs by Chloe McLelland
