Carnival hit Carlisle as St. Albans' Friendly Fires brought the funk and liquid elbow dancing to the summer's biggest free festival.
The trio, who collected widespread praise and a Mercury Prize nomination for their self-titled debut album, are set to return with follow-up Pala, promised to live up to their impressive live reputation at Big Weekend 11.
St Albans trio take a massive step forwards with this celebration of a second album.
Pala album review at bbc.co.uk/music
