Tonight I waded into the backlog of episodes of Later with Jools Holland that were recorded on the V+ box, starting with the end of the one from two weeks ago with Robbie Robertson, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and Cee-lo Green – fast-forwarding through Glasvegas.

After that I moved onto last week’s episodes.  I’ll admit I skipped through Fleet Foxes and kd Lang, though I did watch the rest:

Hugh Laurie was entertaining.  Maverick Strike was disconcerting because the singer looks like Mike Skinner but sounds like Finlay Quaye.  After getting over that confusion I really enjoyed their sound.  The Agitator was very good, though I suspect the format only works in short bursts, but the most enjoyable act for me was Vintage Trouble who I reckon would be a good band to see in a pub or club: lively, infectious and they really look like they are enjoying themselves.

While I was watching the backlog a new episode of the Tuesday live show was being recorded so I finished off by watching that – a very strong female line-up this week with Lykke Li, PJ Harvey and the Unthanks.  I’d already listened to the PJ Harvey album a few times on Spotify and bought the Lykke Li CD as soon as it came out and enjoyed both so there was no fast-forwarding going on for this one and I’m already looking forward to the full show on Friday.

Not too excited about next week though: Adele and R Kelly…  still keeping my fingers crossed for Gang of Four, Beardyman, Human League or Keren Ann to pop up later in the series.   Be good to see Spizzenergi on there too, but I can’t see that happening so I’ll just have to pop up to Camden on June 11th and see them play with Department S.