Last Week In London: Bullets, Borders and Babies
- Posted on November 27, 2007 3:58 PM
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by Peter Coulston
Hi everyone, hope you had a good seven days that were everything you expected. Mine certainly were, as I became a grandfather on Friday, which curtailed my activities a little for the week. However, I managed two gigs which I am now happy to share with you. On Wednesday, I enjoyed a free night of music at the Bullet Bar in Camden, which was not the best gig I ever attended, but was a lot better than the football. This is a weekly event at a comfortable establishment halfway up Kentish Town Road which is organised and compered by an excellent singer/songwriter, Aron Short. He gave us a couple of good sets during the night, but the proceedings were opened by Lettie. This young lady did some interesting alternative stuff aided nicely by Clare Catchpole on viola and ukulele and can be heard on myspace. She was followed A.J., a jazzy singer who used backing tracks but, sadly, sang very flat. Enough said. The Apostles were a competent duo of guitar/vocal anddrums who overcomplicated the set with too many key and rhythm changes. Keep it simple, guys; it's only rock 'n roll.
Sushalini were a very interesting band with a combination of guitars, vocals, bass and electronics with some interesting visuals in the background. They have an album on itunes which I will be reviewing, so watch this space. Louise Loft is a country rock singer from New Zealand who did not receive the attention she deserved as this was probably not an ideal gig for her. The audience were waiting for the main act and it showed. She would have been more at home at the Thursday gig, as she had a good country voice and a fine country guitar man to back her. The main men were The Flat Ones, an excellent three piece with good vocals, a commercial sound and great stage presence. They are currently changing their name and I am in touch with their management to ensure that you all get to hear this band before very long.
Thursday found me off Charing Cross Road at the Borderline for an evening of country rock. The opener was Jack Cheshire, a good singer/songwriter who is more folk than country. I felt that his material was a little heavy for an opening act, but his audience rapport was good and so were the songs. I am reviewing the album soon so hang in there. The Desert Downtown are a sound country rock band fronted by Cy Winstanley and Ange Boxall on vocals; and Cy's a good guitarist too. The harmonies were sound and they really looked as if they were enjoying it. “23 Miles”, Pick Up The Phone” and “Less Tomorrows” are good songs that can be heard on myspace. James Walbourne is certainly a force to be reckoned with and hard act to follow. Very nice guitars and vocals from James and his brother Robert, while the whole band is tight and can work an audience. I loved their version of the Bandversion of the traditional “Ain't No More Cane On The Brazos”. I will be watching this lot. To finish, The Tailors did themselves proud with a polished performance that rocked and was tight. They are abit Eagles, but the great lead vocalist could use some help to round it out. They encored and sent us home happy. Sorry it's a bit short this week but I have to dash off to see my granddaughter; did I mention that? Yes, of course I did. Have a good week and stay safe and well.
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