It has been some time since Tom has done a gig, so when I saw the last 4 tickets on sale I grabbed 2.
Having never been to the Slaughtered lamb I really had no expectations. Well Clerkenwell is very trendy these days and tucked away is a nemesis of trendiness! A hive of activity crossing all age groups. Plus points start early in this game, the bar staff were prompt and polite and a bottle of wine was soon purchased. The Slaughtered Lamb does reasonable food and the haddock and chips were delicious.
Now to the true entertainment - Not knowing too much about the Pull up the roots program, again the expectations were low. Vashti Anna was the first warm up act - A woman with a powerful striking voice akin to Natalie Merchant. Great musical capability and then the realisation that she was Toms sister... WOW a little bit of talent here !
Main act was the brother as we know Tom - And he came on bringing with him Jason on double bass -From tonight's performance I have decided that the double bass is an alpha male character! I like alpha males! The ambience of the small gig space was a Toms said like a front room except the music acoustics were more akin to a proper concert hall. Good venue. No more than 75 people listened and enjoyed the act and the Spanish influence shone through with good use of the Spanish guitar- To balance things out I think the Spanish guitar is an alpha female - I like those as well.
During the act we managed to splash wine on Vashti's boyfriend, afterwards we chatted to Jeff Gleave (Tom's father) and we shook hand and pleasantries with Tom afterwards - These facts further endorse the intimacy of the venue. Tom was good and I look forward to the release of his new album "Golden"
This was a great night, loved Tom , Vashti et al and finally the bar staff were the best - Top Marks.
RJLJ
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