I had a ticket for Hoxton Bar and Kitchen tonight, but the gig was postponed and here I am at Foe. As Foe had to cancel a Hoxton Bar and Kitchen gig before Christmas there is some sort of symmetry here. I had been disappointed at the clash of dates so it's very much a 'silver lining' situation.

The support band are from Oxford. I don't think I've ever heard anyone use so much vocal reverb, sort of double cathedral. There was something about them that was irritating apart from horrible lights - strobes don't make a static band look dynamic or interesting.

I have come across Foe rather late as they have an album in the shops on 16th January which I shall be buying. It is a sort of catchy rock that sounds good on the ipod and on stage. Hannah has been compared to P J Harvey which is not as far off the mark as most comparisons to Polly. Their is something captivating about Hannah and she is pleasant to chat to afterwards.

An excellent start to 2012.