Tom Fogarty - Live Reviews
Kula Shaker
It's been twenty years since Kula Shaker first rose to fame. They may not make the charts anymore, but Tom Fogarty at the Roundhouse in London finds that their following is still devoted
L7
Tom Fogarty watches controversial all-female grunge rockers L7 make a triumphant return after a twenty year absence at the Electric Ballroom in London
Soho Hobo
Ton Fogarty at the Soho Theatre watches the Soho Hobo, which is the moniker of London musician Tim Arnold, play an evocative and moving set of material from his forthcoming debut album about life in his local neighbourhood of London
Layabouts
Tom Fogarty watches Madrid-based punk band Layabouts play a fantastic set in a rare UK show at the Lexington in London
Misfits
Tom Fogarty enjoys the horror and WWF gimmicks of New York punks the Misfits at the Islington Academy in London on their UK tour...
Miscellaneous
Tom Fogarty watches the Soho Hobo, which is the moniker of London musician Tim Arnold, play an excellent set material from as-yet unreleased album, every song which is about his native Soho, at the legendary Groucho Club in London
Ten
Tom Fogarty is impressed by cult TV stars and muscal comedy duo the Rubberbandits' pecuiar brand of irreverence and intellectualism at the Soho Theatre in London
Nix Nugent
Tom Fogarty watches soulful singer-songwiter Nix Nugent play an intense, but compelling set at The AAA Bar in South London
Idiot Bastard Band
The Idiot Bastard Band are a comedy rock/folk super group, consisting of Ade Edmondson, Phill Jupitus, Rowland Rivron and Neil Innes. Tom Fogarty finds them lacking jokes, but musically brilliant at a show at the Union Chapel in London
Molotov Jukebox
Tom Fogarty at the Borderline in London watches Molotov Jukebox, the band of ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ actress and accordion player Natalia Tena, play an explosive set of their infectious and upbeat rock
Cave Painting
Tom Fogarty is impressed by young Brighton-based band Cave Painting's epic form of alternative rock at a show at the XOYO in London
Sheep On Drugs
Tom Fogarty finds electro punk duo Sheep on Drugs both funny and thrilling in a rare gig at the New Cross Inn in London
Dead Rat Orchestra
Tom Fogarty on an unusual first date attends an evening of musical and recording technique experimentalism at the BE Open Sound Portal which, as part of the tenth anniversary of the London Design Festival, was based for a week in Trafalgar Square in London
Ectomorth / Bevis Frond / Tangle Edge / Rustic Rod
Tom Fogarty enjoys Buster Shuffle's combination of Cockney charm and rousing ska-embellished melodies at the launch gig to promote their second album, 'Do Nothing', at the legendary 100 Club in London
Curtis Stigers
Tom Fogarty watches much derided 90's chart icon Curtis Stigers play a stunning and slef-deprecating jazz set as part of a week long residency at Ronnie Scott's in London
Arabrot
At a packed show on Halloween at the Shacklewell Arms and the only UK date of their European tour, Tom Fogarty enjoys a set of ferocious noise rock from Norwegian band, Arabrot
Joana and The Wolf
New Pennyblackmusic writer Tom Fogarty watches London four piece Joana and The Wolf combine mythology and electronica to superb effect in a show at the Lexington in London