Live Review: Laura Marling, DD Dumbo

Laura Marling must have her work cut out for her when putting together a setlist. At just 25, she's released five acclaimed albums in the last seven years, and has an audience which encompasses both graying Joni Mitchell fans and the young festival crowd. Marling began, backed by nimble drums and upright bass, by performing the suite which begins 2013's Once I Was An Eagle in full: a fitting introduction to Marling's many charms as a performer and songwriter. New single Short Movie's palm-muting grew in intensity until the walls were shaking, Marling's voice ably snaking around complex melodies and rhythms.

Marling's rushed yet dutiful rendition of early hit Ghosts showed she was unwilling to be held back by her past... or maybe she was just really sick of playing it. She was visibly happier jumping into a couple of short but sweet covers, one by Jackson C Frank, another by Dolly Parton. Goodbye England sounded gorgeous stripped way back, played in what Marling assured the crowd was her father's favourite tuning. Too soon after, Marling announced they had time for just a few more; but luckily, those few were the wonderful country-infused Rambling Man and the new album highlight How Can I.