Ben Folds Five, 4th December, Brixton

Funsters

Ben Folds Five are reforming and heading back to the UK

Cost is £43. It's a lot, but they're legendary - describe themselves as punk rock for sissies. It's beautiful piano led music with very good lyrics and lovely melodies -modern Jerry Lee Lewis.

Songs:

Brick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt5EHAqhR1c 

Underground http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo-arKqZxhQ

Song for the dumped http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVk_e31dnlE

One Angry dwarf and 200 solemn faces http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwFBshjGe8I

Evaporated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFBnFyk6VoU

Battle of who could care less http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y1wm7CFRCQ

Smoke http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0e3TH1m02c

Might also play Ben Fold songs:

Landed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vPygzPSg8M

Still fighting it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqPwR39VMh0

Jesusland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F5-UdF-dXE

Bitches ain't shit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSJxvi767kQ 

Annie Waits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtAfwHvS1ek

Rockin the Suburbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34u_3Z9_LUw

Yeasayer

Heroes

Yeasayer are touring their new album. They're Broklyn based amp band - MGMT/ the Naked and the Famous ... Not sure what they're like live. Tickets £20

Ambling Amp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKXujEphWS8 

I remember http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZBLZLdKxf8

Madder Red http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvsHYRzO8_Q&feature=fvwrel

O N E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmvWQ21thLo

Tallest man on Earth

Funsters

Tallest Man on Earth, 22nd October, HMV Forum. He writes and records his own music, compared with Bob Dylan, but don't let that put you off, it's a lot less gruelling and is softened by the influence of Nick Drake. Great live ...

For example:

The Wild Hunt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJfhaayOAy0&feature=fvst

Love is All http://youtu.be/rvWstzEUTfU

Burden of Tomorrow http://youtu.be/uzZQvgM3iB4 

King of Spain http://youtu.be/ulKPDPSDNSc  

I won't be found http://youtu.be/qbjzQDO1q-g 

you're going back http://youtu.be/BqXnzqB1sik

Gregory Alan Isakov

Funsters

Gregory Alan Isakov is playing the Slaughtered Lamb - Farringdon, 29th Oct, tickets are £11.

Heard him on Californication, Don't know him that well, but it's a tiny venue and very intimate. He's most similar to Damien Rice:

If I go I'm goin' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIEdfMzjYUo

Light year http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQcNg4imkoc

That Moon Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_AKDeBakCw&feature=related

Newton Faulkner at Scala

Newton Faulkner is going to be playing Scala 1st May. If you don't know him you will be made to sit on the naughty step. My favourite artist for the last 5 years or so, singer/song writer, saw him at glasto, incredible live - engages with the crowd, great voice, fantastic guitar player and all round entertainer.

Songs:  

Dream Catch me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE-Why8N2I0

I need something http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_Jz5XnzO8

So much http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfJCSBdjtdg - about his guitar teacher that died

I took it out on you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HOQBk1HDsE

All I got http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PZ4wXGP-rE

Gone in the morning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF9ESdfwV5o

If this is it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qwQ6blG3j4 

Uncomfortably slow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu8VrgRwL0w&feature=related

First Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl0tLmG4ypY

Ageing Superhero http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a4GSLgWTz0

I'm not giving up yet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmeCD-vVfz4&feature=related

World of pure imagination cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv4_H78Pk44&feature=related

Gotye - Wednesday, February 29, Shepherds Bush

Another great gig: Gotye

His music is electro/soul/indie mix, quite experimental and very underated, videos are all very creative, so would expect it to be a very interactive gig. Songs are:

 

Puzzle with a piece missing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpOMPU2h40s

Heart's a mess http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvbSiQZfACQ&ob=av3n

Learnalilgivinanlovin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho71vJLIiys

Somebody that i used to know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY

Justin Currie of Del Amitri fame

So next gig to recommend - Justin Currie is playing the Union Chapel, 18th May £20 or so including fees

He's the lead singer of Del Amitri and he will play a lot of their songs. They were my favourite band in the 90's . if you like crowded house .... 

Best songs are:

Driving with the brakes on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mj8KDpoZnQ (lyrics amazing, about an abortion destroying their relationship)

Nothing ever happens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnW8dmJ0Fl4

Here an Now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeC3heUZCuI

Always the last to know http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0UZWywmavk

Be my downfall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SMJ7_QJD0Q&feature=fvsr

Roll to me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZr8g-zy2Sc

When I want you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPglfCqe52M

Stone cold sober http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kb01zF_HG8

Don't come home too soon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogjOGEe-eb8

Kiss this thing goodbye http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ify_f6XoqMU

Not where it's at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPFRIOI-HcE

Tell her this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPuZBg_t5f8