After a five-year break, the English folk band Tunng is back to celebrate their twentieth anniversary with a European and UK tour. Tonight, they take the stage at Glasgow’s Room 2, a venue packed to the brim with eager fans.

The six-member band delivers a powerful performance on a stage crammed with an eclectic array of instruments—guitars, banjos, wind chimes, keyboards, star-shaped tambourines, and mic stands aplenty. Adding a playful touch, a mysterious bag, secretly filled with Haribo, makes an appearance before being tossed into the crowd, much to the audience’s delight.

They open their set with a soft, gentle rendition of “Bodies”, seamlessly transitioning into “Jenny Said”. The band’s signature vocal layering weaves beautifully through the room, creating a warm and immersive atmosphere. As the night unfolds, they revisit earlier albums with tracks like “Jenny Again” and “By Dusk They Were in the City”, before closing the set with “Hustle” and fan-favorite “Bullets”.

Throughout the night, Tunng showcases not only their impressive musicianship but also an incredible stage presence, effortlessly switching between instruments at a remarkable pace. Their performance is both dynamic and intimate, reaffirming why they remain a beloved name in contemporary folk. For fans of the genre, “Tunng” offers a truly comforting and captivating live experience.

Article: Rose McEnroe