Described by the Guardian as “psych-pop made for outdoor stages” (I first encountered them for a storming set at Wychwood Festival), CVC are polished and absorbing. Imagine California rock with a side of pristine harmonies, the funk of Superstition from the bass and moments of indie rock. It’s difficult to categorise but uplifting to hear. Their mantra of “peace and love and good times” made for a great set as part of their Blink Of An Eye tour.

Before doors opened, we chatted in the queue to a guy who had taken time out to follow the band on part of the tour. We dissected the previous night’s setlist while agreeing that they deserved far more recognition. Maybe that’s about to happen, as CVC have secured a Glastonbury slot this year. If you have tickets, do your best to try and see them. In the battle of the stages there, you’d be hard pressed to find a better use of your time than time spent watching CVC.

The set at Kasbah included fan favourites Winston and Docking the Pay, with the crowd word perfect. An early appearance of the bass-heavy Lowrider (Just About Meant To Be) had been proceeded by an equally pulsating car reminiscent of the one in the vid cruising outside the venue in a throaty roar.

If you want an idea of what to expect from CVC, check out The Lowrider, and also the sparkly summer sound of Bonnie and Clyde, the current single. It’s made for windows down road trips and getting your happy on.

CVC’s covers game is also strong. The guy in the queue had voted for a venue hat-tipping Rock The Casbah, and that would have suited the band well. Covering an eclectic mix from AC/DC to Wings (a perfectly harmonised psych Let Me Roll It) and The Smiths, tonight’s CVC jukebox delivered a high octane version of Modjo’s Lady (Hear Me Tonight). The audience sing-along of Sophie wrapped up the night.