[Johnnyo]

There are evocative and legendary music venue scattered around the world and London, where I live has had its fair share. The Marquee, Town & Country Club, Crawdaddy, The Astoria, The Mean Fiddler, all gone now but a few still remain including the legendary 100 Club where I saw Beth Rowley last night.

It’s never been an all time favourite venue of mine, the stage is placed really awkwardly for one thing, but it’s got a great atmosphere and well-appointed bars and since it got aircon, you aren’t sweating your b******s off in this basement club.

I’ve seen Beth play before with a full band and she rocks. Last night was her, her harmonica and a guitarist so a far more intimate gig with maybe 250 people there. I found the gig very moving especially the gospel / spiritual songs that she did and her amazing voice suits these songs really well.

All in all, a lovely night despite the trains going into Waterloo totally messed up and therefore a convoluted journey home

[Johnnyo]

Saw a couple of great bands last night at Patchworks.

The Intransigents, who i have spoken about before, were supporting The Long 90's who are a fabulous act with a stellar guitarist who reminded me a little of Lindsey Buckingham playing.

The Long 90's have a Richmond Fontaine / The Jayhawks feel to them. All their own material. which is very good + a cover of Old Man by Neil Young to finish the night

Excellent night all round

[Johnnyo]

A rather different gig yesterday.

The Staines Lammas Brass Band playing at the Walled Garden in Sunbury, just down the road from me. Lovely setting and a great way to while away a couple of hours.

Great musicians and a lovely afternoon