Jim Jones Revue - Wardrobe, Leeds, 9/10/2012
by Spencer Robertshaw
published: 29 / 10 / 2012

intro
Spencer Robertshaw watches rockabilly/punk funk outfit the Jim Jones Revue play an explosive set at the Wardrobe in Leeds
I wasn't well versed in this five piece London-based band personally, but have kept hearing positive snippets about them. The gutsy, snarling rock and roll voice of lead singer Jim Jones and and the pure power of this five-piece rockabilly/punk funk outfit, however, still took me by surprise. This is a serious band that are pushing forward with an unstoppable force. Jim Jones has a voice that is so suited to rock and roll he could be mistaken for Jerry Lee Lewis, and an absolutely fiery band which includes new pianist Henri Herbert. It was a very mixed crowd, and it was great to see this particular genre of music being enjoyed by fans of every age, gender and apearance. The Jim Jones Revue first formed in 2007 when Jim Jones teamed up with guitarist Rupert Orton, who is the brother of Beth Orton, so there was a real quality stamp there from the absolute start. The group first showed their colours in 2008 with a self-named album, and since then have released a singles and B-sides compilation, 'How to Dave Your Soul' (2009), and two other albums, 'Burning Your House Down' (2011) and this year's 'The Savage Heart'. They are a dynamite live act, and they have a real sense of longevity to them as well as also amazing talent.
Band Links:-
http://www.mudkissphotography.co.uk
live reviews |
Oran Mor, Glasgow, 26/11/2014 |
![]() |
Tony Gaughan at the Oran Mor in Glasgow watches London-based rock and roll outfit the Jim Jones Revue play a sensational set on their farewell tour |
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, 16/10/2013 |
100 Club, London, 4/6/2009 |
reviews |
Burning Your House Down (2010) |
![]() |
Unashamedly retro, but captivating second studio album from London-based rock and roll band, the Jim Jones Revue |
Princess and the Frog (2009) |
most viewed articles
current edition
Spear Of Destiny - InterviewRobert Forster - Interview
Fiona Hutchings - Interview
When Rivers Meet - Waterfront, Norwich, 29/5/2025
Carl Ewens - David Bowie 1964 to 1982 On Track: Every Album, Every Song
Brian Wilson - Ten Songs That Made Me Love...
Pistol Daisys - Waterfront, Norwich, 29/5/2025
Credits - ARC, Liverpool, 17/5.2025
Gary Numan - Berserker
Nils Petter Molvaer - El Molino, Barcelona, 24/4/2025
previous editions
Heavenly - P.U.N.K. Girl EPDwina Gibb - Interview
Boomtown Rats - Ten Songs That Made Me Love....
Oasis - Oasis, Earl's Court, London, 1995
Sound - Interview with Bi Marshall Part 1
Trudie Myerscough-Harris - Interview
Serge Gainsbourg - Ten Songs That Made Me Love...
Susie Hug - Interview
Chuck Prophet - Ten Songs That Made Me Love...
Ray Humphries - Interview
most viewed reviews
current edition
Peter Doolan - I Am a Tree Rooted to the Spot and a Snake Moves Around Me,in a CircleGarbage - Let All That We Imagine Be The Light
Little Simz - Lotus
Suzanne Vega - Flying With Angels
John McKay - Sixes and #Sevens
Only Child - Holy Ghosts
Vultures - Liz Kershaw Session 16.06.88
Eddie Chacon - Lay Low
Billy Nomates - Metalhorse
HAIM - I Quit
Pennyblackmusic Regular Contributors
Adrian Janes
Amanda J. Window
Andrew Twambley
Anthony Dhanendran
Benjamin Howarth
Cila Warncke
Daniel Cressey
Darren Aston
Dastardly
Dave Goodwin
Denzil Watson
Dominic B. Simpson
Eoghan Lyng
Fiona Hutchings
Harry Sherriff
Helen Tipping
Jamie Rowland
John Clarkson
Julie Cruickshank
Kimberly Bright
Lisa Torem
Maarten Schiethart