21/12/2010 Catfight @ The Gaff

Subject	Catfight @ The Gaff
DateCreated	12/22/2010 3:16:00 PM
PostedDate	12/22/2010 7:16:00 AM
	The Gaff is usually one of my regular haunts, but this is the first time I've been here since it closed for a 'refurb' a couple of months ago.  To be honest, I can't really see any difference apart from a few tatty posters being removed.  I was thinking at least they would throw a bit more black paint on the walls, but the old peeling paint is still there. I also thought they would at least have to fix or replace the long broken hand drier in the gents, but they haven't even done that.  I think they have cleaned the toilets, but you don't have to close for a whole weekend to do that... The simple reason I haven't been to this venue recently is 'cos there just haven't been any bands booked that I was interested in seeing - apart from Vice Squad - which clashed with the Quireboys, and Zombina & The Skeletones - which clashed with a couple of other things. It's a bit of a quiet week before Christmas, so I've braved the ice and snow to see Catfight. It's the first time I've seen this London based all girl outfit. They certainly aren't bad, and the vocals are better than usually heard in punk and grunge influenced bands like this. Worth checking out - if you want to hear what they actually sound like then have a listen on their MySpace page - about the only thing MySpace is good for these days. None of their songs really knock me out to be honest, but the Wells Banana Beer from the bar is going down very nicely so I'm happy enough - although it runs out later and I move onto Waggle Dance honey brew which is an acceptable substitute.  A decent cheap midweek night out at probably the best value for money rock venue in London.

PS: This venue closed in early 2011.