Kasms are playing at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, but last time I was there on a Sunday I had to catch a nightbus; I don’t fancy that tonight. Although I’m not all that keen on Proud Galleries, I am keen on Daddy and the Good Girls. The fact that the Proud gig is free is further encouragement. It turns out to be an excellent performance from Daddy and the Good Girls and the lights are interesting although mainly a strong spot on the microphone which doesn’t really suit a band who move around. And Sarah moves around a lot. I also enjoy Duppy who are trendily synthy.

In the depths of the Christmas holidays I thought there must be something on before mid-january and browsed theough the Dublin Castle event listing.There I found Daddy and the Good Girls. The Dublin Castle description made them sound like my kind of band. I checked their myspace and found the 'about us' particularly enticing. I won't repeat it here but it's worth reading. My first visit to the Dublin Castle of 2009 was a success. The lights were strikingly good and the soundman deserves some praise here (as I write this I realise I should have thanked him at the time). I'm a bit confused as to what has happened to the bass player; sometimes ear-plugs can be too effective. Tonight Daddy and the Good Girls is Sarah on guitar and vocals and Ross on drums, with a guest trumpet player on a couple of songs. They are quite powerful and a good live act.
Afterwards Victoria and Jacob are playing. I came across the at the Pink Festival in Cambridge. It was extraordinarily hot that day and I think Victoria 'thanked' me for photographing her all sweaty. They have quite a lot of bits and pieces but don't jump around. I practice taking pictures of a band who don't roll on the floor or jump in the air (plenty of that to come tomorrow). I'm pleased with the results and enjoy the performance. Overall a very good evening.