Today my main assignment was to make sure that I caught the amazing line-up at the comedy tent. I had a little trouble, due to the huge popularity of television regular Bill Bailey. Deciding to go elsewhere, I wandered around to find something that I really wanted to see (a pretty easy thing to do at Latitude). So I pulled out my guide and looked at what wonders I could see, one name stepped out, The Little Ones.

I had heard a buzz about these guys a while ago, but the Californian residents went through a few problems with record labels which delayed any material being released. So personally, and clearly around the room, there was a lot of excitement about the show. As The Little Ones took to the stage the sun came out to shine upon their smiley tanned Californian faces. From the first song anyone with a hint of the Blues was instantly cured with an injection of laid back summer melodies. All too often these guys are compared with the Beach Boys, in all honesty they are not so much Brian Wilson but more Mike Love. Edward Nolan Reyes sings with such innocence that it’s impossible not be taken away by the songs.

The Little Ones posses such unified understanding of what they are trying to achieve, which is to make people smile. In these modern musical times it’s all too familiar to find a sour faced ‘rock star’ on stage who cares very little about the music let alone the audience. But with The Little Ones stunning  ocean driving tracks such as “Lovers Who Uncover” and “Ordinary Song” these guys are out to prove a point, that enjoying your music and playing for people is one of the most fun things you will ever do, and The Little Ones are loving every minute of it. I’m sure Bill Bailey would’ve put a smile on my face,  but I’m certain that The Little Ones did that too, with more style.


James Farrelly