March was an uneventful month in terms of cultural activities. April however brought with it not only showers but a performance at the Jazz Cafe 2/4/09, Camden by the wonderful Kaki King. I never been to a gig at the Jazz Cafe, a small cosy venue not to dissimilar to the Borderline, however much more trendier in terms of decor..lol. Kaki was amazing, a true guitar player of the highest order. She played for almost two hours!!. All the classics were rolled out although not lovestoned. The only iffy moment of the evening was a joke about Australians and the recent fires, it was a close call but I think Kaki pulled it back. The support act Anna Calvi wasn't too bad and again a decent guitar player although not my cuppa tea. Kaki hung around at the end to sign and sell stuff. Tanita Tikaram delivered her first podcast which included an excellent live version of Little sister leaving town, I hope there is more to come. She sounds as good as ever.Well spring is truly here the crocus's and snowdrops have come and gone. The daffs are just hanging on in there and the pear trees I planted in winter have blossomed, phew. Not looking forward to the endless lawn mowing that summer always entails.
No dates have been announced for Tanita's comeback, couldn't get tickets for Tori Amos. I currently only have tickets to see Tracy Chapman at the Roundhouse Camden in late June.
Picture below, Kaki showing off those amazing hands of hers..lol
