I was recommended to see the Slummin Angels by a friend. I took the precaution of checking them out on myspace and spent the day listening to their catchy tracks. I missed them at the Bullet Bar last week, but that may have been a blessing as the lights are so difficult (ie bad) there.

The Goodship has changed since I was there for Ghostcat last autumn;they have got a light, and it's quite a good light. It seems churlish to express anything but delight at this development, but I must offer a slight reservation that whilst those in the beam of this wonderful light are indeed starlike, those not in the beam do not exist; when people move around as they play (like Jennifer tonight) it can be difficult to get the exposure correct. I just throw in these technical details so that you can be amazed that anyone can take good photographs in these conditions. There is quite a fine balance between the impossible and a challenge, fortunately tonight falls on the side of a challenge.

I timed my arrival well, just as 'Marina and the Diamonds' were starting. They were enjoyable and colourful. The Slummin Angels were exceptionally good, I already have their next gigs in my diary.

After the Slummin Angels I was able to enjoy a pint of London Pride. Altogether an excellent evening where I was easily distracted from the cold that has laid me low for several days.