A return to the Rhythm Factory for Slummin Angels. Last time they were here it was when they played with Pete Doherty. He is apparently in prison now for being persistently late (according to the BBC). This hardly seems a useful way to spend my taxes, or yours.
The venue is quieter, more so because most of the bands are late replacements for others that have dropped out. There has not been much time to rally fans. The first band on are Magna Saga who were on the bill last Saturday in the Motherbar. They are friends of Slummin Angels. They are a three-piece who are quite heavy sounding, but sound better here.
Next on are Axe Kid who are some sort of decendents of Axe Girl, a band I saw here last year, maybe playing with Ghostcat. They are a bit whacky, but their show is quite active so I am drawn to take a few pictures.
Slummin Angels are in good form and they do a strong set with no obvious problems. The lights are all pointing at the middle of the stage, so Matt is well lit. Both Jen and Katherine are not in proper light which is a bit disappointing. As they are due to play the Bull & Gate next week I can be sanguine about the lights tonight.