Who Ate All The Crayons turn up the momentum
By the time headliners Who Ate All The Crayons took the stage, The Bootlegger was
noticeably busier and people were dancing. The band met that energy creating a set
that felt both emotionally open and built for a lively crowd.
In an interview before the show, the band explained that their memorable name
dates back to the singer and original drummer’s university days in Plymouth, when
they spotted the phrase “Who ate all the crayons?” written on a toilet wall.
They also spoke about their recent performance at Bomba and their ambition to
return there as headliners. That goal feels within reach: the response at The
Bootlegger suggested a band building momentum and an audience eager to move
with them.
A hopeful step forward
The band described “Tree” as a step forward from their earlier work: more technical,
more emotionally charged and, ultimately, more hopeful. They have also recorded a
music video for the song. That development reflects the way they write together, with
honest conversations about what works and what does not.
This was a promising night for Exeter’s live music scene: an intimate venue, a
support band worth watching and a headline act visibly growing in confidence. Who
Ate All The Crayons are due back in Devon next April for a show in Plymouth. On the
strength of this performance, they should find an even bigger crowd waiting for them.
