Off we go!

I've had a busy week - today was the first time since the New Year that I could get out to see a show (granted, there wasn't a whole lot of opportunity up to now) so I went off to Zaphod's to see Brock Zeman. I was a bit late, so I missed the first two or thee songs of Joshua Morin's set. Pity, he sounded good. He's got a fine voice and a skilled accompanist in Fred Gravel.

Josh at right, Fred at left.



He was followed by a two-step-inducing set from Ball and Chain.



Brock Zeman wrapped things up nicely with some rough-hewn country rock.



I detect the influence of Steve Earle, and possibly a wee bit of Tom Waits.

• Show reminder: The Birdman crew celebrate the New-ish Year with a show featuring Mighty Eagle Band, The Phantom Shifters and Four'n'Giv'r at The Dominion; The Sojourn, Acres and Addison perform at Mavericks; Ladymilk, Twelve 34 and Sindication celebrate alcohol at Barrymore's; The Massacre, The Annoyers, The Poulsens and The NoGoods get punky at Cafe DeKcuf; The RedLight Saints, Good2Go and A Plot Against Me rock The Thirsty Toad.