I was hoping to see Polly Pikpocketz who were the first band on, but once again things conspired against me and I couldn't get there in time. Shame as they are a good band.
Healthy Junkies are playing when I arrive and pumping out their punk/glam/grunge noise to an appreciative crowd.
Their set is a mixture of material from all three of their albums, with more songs from their new one Box Of Chaos now appearing in their set - 'Just A Fool' is a particularly catchy song from this album and would make a great single. The band's set is very well received by the crowd - quite a punk/rock 'n' roll crew compared to the more usual regulars at this pub. Healthy Junkies play well as usual, and the new bass player seems to be fitting in well - the third one they've had this year so lets hope the lineup will settle down again now.
Jelly are the last band on tonight - an interesting mix of characters and excellent musicians too. Like the previous band Jelly have a mixture of influences, but mainly from earlier times - the 1970's in particular, but the band don't look or act like anyone from that decade.
Stevie isn't reading the lyrics from a bit of paper 'cos he can't
remember them - the song is called 'The Note' and the piece
of paper is just a stage prop...
...the singer's stage persona is somewhat theatrical.
Jelly are an accomplished live act - so much so that their second album is going to be a live one. Jelly's first album 'Troubadour, Wizard, The Queen and The Machine' has some strong songs on it - worth picking up a copy if you can.
Although very much a rock band with maybe some pop influences thrown in too, Jelly don't fit easily into any category.
A great value for money night out at a little known London pub venue.
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