INVIGORATING, uplifting and supremely talented, Bellowhead rocked the concert hall at the Lighthouse with their cool but infectious style of folk music.

Formed 10 years ago, with the ambition to become the last word in festival headliners, they've become household names - no mean feat for a folk band in the pop-driven 21st Century.

Opening with Let Her Run, the 11-piece band left the audience of all ages in no doubt of how they became one of the best modern folk acts this country has ever seen.

Having only previously experienced a Bellowhead gig standing in a festival field with a cold cider, I was interested as to how they would enliven an audience in the more stagnant seated environment.

But I need not have wondered as the music from their newest album Revival, along with some old favourites, spoke for itself.

Big numbers including Roll Alabama, Fine Sally, Ten Thousand Miles Away and Let Union Be exposed the incredible talent of each individual musician.

A trumpet, trombone, sax and fiddles entwined beautifully to create the band's distinctive sound with flawless instrumentals and impeccable uplifting melodies enchanting the crowd.

Album tracks Gosport Nancy and Rosemary Lane also proved a hit, with each song introduced by a different member of the band.

Front man and lead vocalist Jon Boden oozed charisma, with each band member's personality shining through as well.

Having won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Live Act five times, it's no wonder the band had the packed-out audience shouting for an encore and stamping their feet.

Most importantly, Bellowhead looked like they were having a ball. I felt privileged to share in the party.

Sublime.