Her feet are liable to break out into a choreographed Charleston at any moment, and her clear, bell-like voice plays master of ceremonies to a swirling, manic sound. Colotis is filled with pixie-ish energy, and in a live show, when she promises you're about to have fun, you'd better believe her. Caravan Palace's version is exuberant stuff, filled with horns and the vintage ‘20s vocal stylings of French singer Zoé Colotis. Swing music has always been dance music, but when you mix it with modern bass, electronic beats and studio trickery, it becomes party music on steroids. The band continued to cultivate a relationship with the audience, as Colotis spoke to them in classic-party starting mantras “how are you doing Bristol?”, “are you feeling good?” and, more importantly “are you ready to dance Bristol?”.Dubbed 'electro-swing,' Caravan Palace's irrepressible musical mélange is nothing if not infectious. The frontwoman showcased a well-rehearsed routine that she taught to the audience, for them to mimic and become fully immersed in the performance. They started the proceeding by blurring the lines between their vintage and modern sounds, playing two tracks back-to-back which featured the rhythmic contemporary electro track ‘Plume’ that encouraged on-stage dancing from Colotis & Co. The strobe lighting flickered back on and illuminated the stage to present an array of instruments from baritone saxophones to trombones, the full band (fronted by Zoé Colotis) and a symbolic backdrop. The level of vocal appreciation from the audience gradually rose with each individual entrance, before it eventually faded out with the strong sense of budding anticipation. Become a member and enjoy exclusive perks from just £5 per month.Ĭaravan Palace made a stellar entrance, as each member arrived on stage one-by-one, visible only by their vague outlines, as the performance lighting had engulfed the entire venue in complete darkness.

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