Gig spy

Two very different nights out this week.

The Stranglers on Tuesday outside at Hampton Court, which seemed to work surprisingly well, with a hits set which went down nicely. Ticketholders were welcome to use the grounds for a few hours beforehand, lovely and all a bit surreal, I shouldn't think m&s picnics would have featured much in their somewhat chequered history.

Thursday night, Andrew Cushin at Signature Brew brewery in Walthamstow. A few technical delays but a great evening. Two good supports, including the Rolling People, a young band who we really like. Seen him three times now, a decent character as well, happy to come down from the stage at the end for photos and signatures. Nice to see a snippet of his latest tune is being used on the BBC's World Cup coverage.