Live Report: Gerry Cinnamon deals unabashed belters on the Electric Picnic main stage

Setting the scene before the Scottish working class hero emerged on the stage, joyous choruses of 'Sweet Caroline' were played from the main stage speakers, which saw the enormous crowd link arms in anticipation of Cinnamon's set.

Not quite teased enough, a round of K.C and the Sunshine Band's 'Give It Up' was also used to sufficiently hype up the hungry hoards.

"What's the Fucking is happpenningggg?" was Gerry Cinnamon greeting before broke into his set opener 'Lullaby'.

Another early performance highlight proved to be 'Sometimes' which saw friends on shoulders, delighted sing alongs and heartfelt jumping and head bumping.

It's hard to underestimate Irish people's love for acoustic guitars, however, the almost solitary figure of Gerry Cinnamon commanding a crowd of thousands is something to behold.

While the guitarist is joined onstage by a band, they are discreetly tucked away tastefully seventies style staging - making it truly seem like Cinnamon is leading the masses with his guitar, harmonica and sheer charisma.

In spite of the simple staging, 'Belter' was accompanied by dry ice theatrics, and sang in Cinnamon's signature Glasgow lilt complete with glottal stops - it was particular fan favourite.

In spite of hints of rain descending on the Friday night Electric Picnic crowd- who up until that point had been blessed with exceptionally good whether- Cinnamon kept spirits high.

'Kampfire Vampire' also was delivered with audacious flair, featuring pyrotechnics, in what was otherwise a lowkey main stage performance.

Signing off what had been an undoubtedly successful slot, Cinnamon dealt two high octane tracks towards the end of his hour long stint; 'Disco Man' and 'Canter'. The latter of which received an uproarious response, and why not? It's no more than he deserves.