Duos

These were two duo performances that I caught in just short bursts.  Both were capable and with interest but not so much for me on the day.   Harry James Angus was a significant player in The Cat Empire and they were of great note in their time.  He appeared with drummer Freyja Hooper.  I arrived to a minimalist number on trumpet, LH piano and drums which I found interesting, insistent and somewhat Milesian.  Then to piano, drums, voice with demanding times on drums and otherwise a rocky feel.  I seldom catch vocals so can't speak of the topic other than that Harry told of exhausting his writing on all manner of common themes so then delving into Greek mythology: specifically this one was of Helios, the sun god.  Amusing.  Then off to The Lord Anson pub for a singer-songwriter duo.  They were quiet and thematic and deserved listening to lyrics.  One half was Nick H,  bass in Underwards who spoke of rushing to arrive for this gig.  Very different from the heavily effected and challengingly timed bass in the previous band.  Also a touch apologetic for playing a venue like this, more noisy.  An amusing comment and a capable folkish duo.

Harry James Angus (trumpet, piano, vocals) and Freyja Hooper (drums) performed at Holy Trinity.  Little Clouds performed at Lord Anson and comprised Nick Henderson (vocals, guitar, banjo) and Emily-Rose Sarkova (vocals, piano, accordion).