Got to the venue in time to see most of the set of The Dead Tongues whose new album is excellent. (Thanks Mart/Gav). Then it’s onto Phil Cook.
We saw him supporting Hiss Golden Messenger recently and was impressed and he followed that up with one of the best albums of last year. The set draws from that album plus a bunch of covers and its rocking good stuff.
It’s a good sound and the interplay between Cook and the keyboardist is exceptional trading licks and supporting harmonies. The sound is firmly seventies California but with a contemporary edge.
They are clearly having a blast and humbled to be here. It’s a great night from start to finish.
Keep on rockin y'all