“I started out with nothing and I still got most of it left” is the self proclamation which has become Seasick Steve’s catch phrase. It pretty much sums up everything about the bearded musical ‘hobo’. What the man can do with a cardboard box guitar (the Diddly Bo) and a tin box drum simulator that [...]
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The Bootleg Beatles @ Birmingham NIA – 17th December 2008
If you’re going to see a tribute band then it might as well be a ‘good un’, right?… Back up in the ‘cheap seats (as John would say)’ with a drink or two inside you is the best place to be when The Bootleg Beatles take you on their magical journey through The Beatles’ greatest [...]
Duffy @ Wolverhampton Civic Hall – 5th December 2008
2 Pint Jugs! Nope, I’m not making some lewd comment about Duffy’s physique (although I have to admit she is a fine looking woman), but moreover am commenting on the finest drinking vessel I’ve seen at a gig in my many years of being a gig junkie – namely the 2 pint jug. Pure genius! [...]
Beth Rowley + Joey Ryan at The Glee Club Birmingham – 28th October 2008
You can’t help but like Beth Rowley. The diminutive songstress with the huge voice (and the cute dimples) even gives out sweets at her gigs and has a meet and greet at the end of her performance. She’s simply lovely. Support came in the guise of Californian Joey Ryan. Armed solely with his acoustic guitar [...]
Vampire Weekend @ Birmingham Academy – 20th October 2008
This summer, Vampire Weekend have provided the soundtrack to rained-off, middle-class barbeques up and down the country, as well as playing to their share of large festival crowds. I went to this gig with a feeling of curiosity rather than any expectation. Although I think their album is fine as background music, I couldn’t conceive [...]
Teddy Thompson + Sandrine + The Grey Race at The Glee Club Birmingham – 24th September 2008
I like the Glee Club. There’s a certain je-ne-sais-quoi about it. An ambience of fun and mischief, combined with a cool demeanour and soft underbelly. I mean, where else can you eat burger and chips and still be on the front row of your favourite gig? I kid you not. It’s folk and roll. I’ve [...]
