Part of my reason for going to Bedford on the train was that I was planning to see Ghostcat at the Enterprise in Camden in the evening. When I checked just before leaving it had been cancelled (like the last gig I was going to see at the Enterprise). I'm not sure how, but fortuitously I noticed that No Cars were playing tonight, at the Miller which is near London Bridge. It is quite easy to get to from King's Cross so fitted well. The Millers is a pleasant pub at the back of Guys hospital. It even has lights.
Having heard No Cars' tracks on myspace I wasn't really expecting a conventional rock/pop band. I was perhaps expecting a little chaos with some niave charm. I am pleasantly surprised to find the evening a real joy. I still think they would go down well at the Klinker, but they are not a novelty act. Admitedly 2 Japanese girls in a band are something of a novelty (probably not in Japan). Brett, the drummer, used to be in Vanilla Ride who are still looking for a replacement. Sashiko still plays bass in Vanilla Ride. When I first saw Vanilla Ride I described them as charming and I think the same term applies to No Cars. Interesting in both bands it is the singer/guitarist who prompts the description. I shall certainly see them again, and so should you.