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The Killers support Glasvegas in London

Brandon Flowers and co play surprise gig in the capital

The Killers played a surprise gig last night (November 8) at the Union Chapel in London, playing a three-song set to open the Mencap Little Noise Sessions gig headlined by Glasvegas.

Brandon Flowers and co. took the stage at 7:15pm (GMT) and played a semi-acoustic set comprising of new single 'Human', 'Smile Like You Mean It' and a cover of Cyndi Lauper's 1984 hit 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'.

Sets from Cage The Elephant and White Lies followed The Killers' unannounced performance, before Glasvegas' James and Rab Allan took the stage at 9:30pm.

Frontman James, wearing his trademark Ray Ban sunglasses in front of the chapel alter, played acoustic guitar while Rab played electric guitar for opener 'Flowers And Football Tops'.

Following the song their bandmates, drummer Carline McKay and bassist Paul Donoghue, joined them onstage to play pared-down versions of 'Geraldine', 'Daddy's Gone', a cover of The Ronettes' 'Be My Baby' and set closer 'Ice Cream Van'.

The Mencap Little Noise Sessions continue tonight (November 9) with a headline set from Razorlight, with the likes of Biffy Clyro, Kasabian and Keane set to play shows at the chapel next week (from November 10).
 

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squid vicious 

Nov 10, 2008

I was there for the gig and was bitterly disappointed by the brevity of glasvegas's set...less than half an hour. That is an absolute joke wen u consider how much we are paying for tickets (yes it all goes to charity) but 5 songs? and they didnt even bother coming out for an encore even though everyone was well up for it. very arrogant as i am a big fan of their album. more of a pr stunt than anything maybe?

22grandallyn 

Nov 10, 2008

One hugely overrated band supporting another hugely overrated band!

ceedy76 

Nov 10, 2008

I still cant quite get over the fact that i paid £44 primarily to see Glasvegas, and they only played 5 songs. ever so slightly gutted

Leanie 

Nov 10, 2008

I love the Killers.How cool is this.Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.Thanks boys... :)

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