I've been a Sugababes fan since I first heard Overload way back in 2000. It was, and still is, a pop classic. Over the years, I managed to catch them live a couple of times. The first time I caught Sugababes live was way back at Creamfields 2002. Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup. Did it matter much at the time to me? No, not at all, I was just their to party! As a side note, post Sugababes, Siobhan went on to release two solo albums, Revolution in Me in 2003 and Ghosts in 2007. The next time I saw them was at Oxegen 2008, and by then Mutya had left the band and was replaced by Amelle, leaving Keisha as the only remaining original member. It was a tad strange seeing the band with only one remaining member, but again, it was a festival and all we were looking for was a good time, which we definitely got! Another side note, just like Siobhan, Mutya went on to release her own solo work, a gr
I've seen Jane Willow play a few times, most recently when she supported Tracy Gallagher in the Workmans Club last December.
She mentioned that she was playing her own gig in The Cobblestone in Smithfield in February, so I obviously said I'd be there.
I like The Cobblestone, it has a well deserved reputation for traditional Irish music and there is always a great buzz in the pub. Gigs are held in a dedicated venue at the rear of the pub which means that out front, you could have a trad session in full flow and something completely different out back!
Anyway, the gig. What to say? Well, it was great fun. The crowd were hanging on every word, singing along with choruses and calling out for more and more at the end of the gig! That's always a good sign. Oh yes, on the night, Jane was ably supported by Alice Grollero on bass guitar!
If you haven't heard of Jane before, check out her website for her bio, more information and some of her music videos.
Check out the photos below:
She mentioned that she was playing her own gig in The Cobblestone in Smithfield in February, so I obviously said I'd be there.
I like The Cobblestone, it has a well deserved reputation for traditional Irish music and there is always a great buzz in the pub. Gigs are held in a dedicated venue at the rear of the pub which means that out front, you could have a trad session in full flow and something completely different out back!
Anyway, the gig. What to say? Well, it was great fun. The crowd were hanging on every word, singing along with choruses and calling out for more and more at the end of the gig! That's always a good sign. Oh yes, on the night, Jane was ably supported by Alice Grollero on bass guitar!
If you haven't heard of Jane before, check out her website for her bio, more information and some of her music videos.
Check out the photos below: