26 July 2004 (gig)
21 July 2004
Seated in front of the stage quietly awaiting the arrival of Boo and his band we watched a rather plain young thing in a glittery dress holding a guitar she proceeded to plug in. 'Paul The Girl' delivered a concoction of 70's phychedelia and Jazz fused ballads on her semi-acoustic Gibson. It was one of those moments when everyone politely stares at each other clapping, unsure if they are witnessing a moment of pure genius or someone who should be under medical supervision. So I could only assume that the guy standing at the bar in a spankingly bright white 3-piece suit was either her carer or looking for a bit part in a Persil advert.
Finally Boo took to the stage along with Rob Jackson [guitar] and Rosalie Deighton [backing vocals] to set the 100 Club alight with his trademark self-sacrificing vocals. This time there was no questioning the legitimacy of talent being showcased. A succession of classics followed 'Murder In The Dark' 'Bell Book and Candle' 'Patience Of Angels' and from Bible days we had the 'Honey Be Good', 'Graceland' and '16 Miles'.
Boo's songs are beautiful intelligent well-crafted and modest, it's a powerful mixture that sees him attain a sedate notoriety in song-writing circles but he still strives for the recognition he so clearly deserves in his own right.
As always a feast of music, quirky anecdotes and enough beer to down a rhino. Perfect.
