Southside Johnny

What a performer!

Last night (Friday, 20th Nov) I was treated by good friend Steve, to a gig at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. The headline act was New Jersey's very own Southside Johnny, with his band of merry men...all of whom were exceptional players and performers.

The night began at the only good watering hole in "the bush", The Defectors Weld. A few pints of Guinness, a story about an Oasis gig and a long old conversation about Tom Waits were the order of the night. I was introduced to Dave, Graham and Johnny - Steve's old man and his two mates - all of whom knew how to drink and all of whom did! We then trudged over to The Empire and enjoyed a soulful 90 minutes of music.

Due to my horrendously busy week, I crashed and burned after a second cider and left the gig before the end. Still, I'd soaked up enough of the music to keep me going on the tube home.

Thanks again Steve - you're a legend!