Lakeview Just Played One of the Best King Tut's Gigs I've Seen

Review by Lauren Page (@LiveWithLP) Photos by Lynsey Wyllie (@Wyllie.lynsey)

Lakeview at King Tut's - photo by Lynsey Wyllie

When it comes to blending genres, Lakeview have their finger firmly on the yeehaw-rock pulse. Taking over Glasgow's iconic King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, the duo made a Thursday night feel like the weekend had arrived early.

It's been a little over a year since Luke and Jesse last played Glasgow, following a fired-up show at The Cathouse, and this return proved just how much their Scottish fanbase has grown. Before Lakeview took to the stage, Scottish duo Red Vanilla gave the crowd the perfect start to the night. Hailing from Dundee, the pair knew exactly how to deliver what the audience wanted, playing a selection of original songs that had the venue packed and energised from the outset. This was the first time I'd managed to catch them live, and it certainly won't be the last.

There's something about a gig at King Tut's that always gives you goosebumps. Not only is it one of Glasgow's most iconic music venues, rich in history and responsible for launching some of the biggest names in music, but it also creates an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. And hand on heart, I can say Lakeview delivered one of the best gigs I've ever witnessed within those legendary walls.

I stood towards the back of the room, yet even from the furthest point from the stage, the atmosphere was electric from the moment the band appeared. Opening with "Sorry", the crowd chanted every lyric back at them from start to finish. A packed setlist featuring fan favourites including "Loser", "Wrong Side of the Tracks", "Money Where Your Mouth Is" and "Dying Breed" kept the energy levels soaring before the duo took a moment to chat with the crowd and soak in the reception they were receiving.

There wasn't a single point throughout the set where the energy dipped. Lakeview had the Glasgow crowd in the palm of their hands, delivering hit after hit while ensuring the audience remained completely invested from beginning to end. Their blend of country storytelling, rock attitude and undeniable stage presence created the perfect recipe for a memorable live show.

The setlist itself was packed with the very best of Lakeviews finest discography, but I was so surprised to not see Wreck My Night in the show? But Name in a Song, What I Know Now, Bad Day to be a Beer and of course, their cover of Lips of an Angel had the crowd roaring. 

As the final notes rang out and the lights came up, there was a clear feeling that nobody wanted the night to end. Lakeview have built a reputation as one of the most exciting acts in the country-rock scene, and their Glasgow return only cemented that further.

If this show was anything to go by, their rise is showing no signs of slowing down. King Tut's has hosted countless memorable nights over the years, and Lakeview's triumphant return to Glasgow can confidently be added to that list.