1Kasabian play acoustic set in Reading Church
Kasabian headed down to Reading’s St Laurence Church for an exclusive acoustic gig.
2Kasabian play acoustic set in Reading Church
Tickets were available for existing Reading & Leeds ticket holders, as they were treated to a seven-song set from Tom, Serge, guitarist Tim Carter and keyboardist Ben Kealey.
3Kasabian play acoustic set in Reading Church
Several songs from their sixth album ‘For Crying Out Loud’ were aired at the intimate showing.
4Kasabian play acoustic set in Reading Church
Opening with usually raucous ‘Comeback Kid’ and ‘Underdog’, the crowd tried their best to get as rowdy as they could in the usually serene environment.
5Kasabian play acoustic set in Reading Church
Reworked versions ‘Your In Love With A Psycho’ and the monstrous ‘Bless This Acid House’ were lapped up.
6Kasabian play acoustic set in Reading Church
The four-piece finished the 35-minute set with a stripped-back version of ‘Put Your Life On It’, The Beatles-esque anthem penned after Leicester City’s footballing heroics last summer.
7Kasabian play acoustic set in Reading Church
In August the band will headline Reading & Leeds festival for a second time – though slightly louder, and perhaps Tom’s hand will have healed by then…