As per usual From the Jam never fail to ignite a crowd and have them dangling like puppets singing and bouncing to the high impact tunes made famous over the years. Bruce Foxtons face beams when he surveys the crowd during a rousing rendition of Eton Rifles. I have seen from the jam numerous times and travelled great distances for the pleasure. Russel is passionate about the sings and does perform them to a high standard but always leaves me wishing wishing it was Weller back up there thrashing away. Nevertheless well worth the travel and money and leaves you on a high singing tube station and the likes all the way home. Great night guys cya next time.
What a fantastic night !
The Mods are a group of seasoned musicians - a tight band that obviously enjoy what they are doing which is infectious - A lot of friendly involvement with the crowd encouraging us to sing & dance along to a string of hits one after the other.
From the Small Faces, The Who, The Doors. The Stones with some Reggae & Ska thrown in for good measure.
Tim Huggins lead vocals was brilliant - Great voice & energy. John Kennard lead guitar did some amazing solo work. Together with Mickey Simmonds on keyboard & Steve Barnacle on bass.
Johnny Marter on Drums was the driving force behind it all - He did an incredible drum solo which equalled any of Ginger Baker's or of John Bonham's.
One thing that struck me was the range of different age groups that were ALL enjoying themselves Together - I would say from early 20's up to old codgers like me in 60's & 70's But we all danced our socks off. (Yes I can still cut a Rug).
If you get the chance to see them they are worth every penny you won't be disappointed.
Ivan.