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Klaxons have played a surprise show to test out their stand-in bassist.
The band recruited Joe Daniel for their upcoming tour of Japan after mainstay Jamie Reynolds broke his ankle.
They appeared at The Luminaire in London on Saturday and fans queued from before midday to get into the intimate gig.
Guitarist Simon Taylor said of the new recruit: "Our good friend Joe is playing bass and he hasn't slept for about three days listening to the album on repeat in his headphones... We thought what better way than doing a little warm up show."
Jamie Reynolds remained on stage for the show, however, sitting in his wheelchair.
He commented on-stage: "It's the best gig we've had in 18 months. We'd like to dedicate this to fans who have queued here since 11.30 and Joe Daniel."
The band recruited Joe Daniel for their upcoming tour of Japan after mainstay Jamie Reynolds broke his ankle.
They appeared at The Luminaire in London on Saturday and fans queued from before midday to get into the intimate gig.
Guitarist Simon Taylor said of the new recruit: "Our good friend Joe is playing bass and he hasn't slept for about three days listening to the album on repeat in his headphones... We thought what better way than doing a little warm up show."
Jamie Reynolds remained on stage for the show, however, sitting in his wheelchair.
He commented on-stage: "It's the best gig we've had in 18 months. We'd like to dedicate this to fans who have queued here since 11.30 and Joe Daniel."
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