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Review: Origami Angel, The Fleece – ‘shredding so hard he snapped a guitar string’
As I made my way through a crowd of beanies and flannel shirts, the atmosphere in The Fleece was buzzing.
Pat Doherty was on drums and Ryland Heagy was doing everything else – vocals, guitar and bass.
Their style blended emo, indie rock and pop-punk elements.
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Origami Angel’s Pat Doherty was on drums, performing hits from their latest album Feeling Not Found.
For a two-piece band, Origami Angel creates an impressively full and dynamic sound.
The duo managed to craft a sound landscape that feels complete without the need for a backing bass track – a fact that was confirmed when a guitar string broke mid-set.
Origami Angel’s Ryland Heagy laughed with the crowd and played a guitar covered in Pokemon stickers.
The wait to replace the string only added to the night’s authenticity, a reminder that this music is being made in the moment.
Once the guitar was fixed, Ryland stated that “transparency is kinda cool” – which was my favourite quote from the evening.
Frontman Ryland’s guitar playing was relentless, and his stage presence effortlessly entertaining, while drummer Pat locked in rhythms that kept the momentum surging throughout the set.
Origami Angel’s Ryland Heagy tuned his guitar between songs while joking around with the crowd.
What I love about concerts at The Fleece is that the crowds are always enthusiastic and engaged – just as much a part of the experience as the band itself.
It’s impossible not to feel uplifted by the energy in the room.
Origami Angel’s show at The Fleece was a reminder of why live music matters: it’s raw, unpredictable and packed with passion.
All photos: Bee Monelle
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