At times, the upper room of the Chillingham is reminiscent of a Greenwich Village loft back in the 1960s as musicians drift in and out (the bar is downstairs). There is no shortage of beards, ponytails or the odd hint of dreadlock; a few mystics nodding sagely, often in time to the music, help to sustain the image. All that is missing are the joints and the women with the Mona Lisa hairstyles and the shades. The comparison ends with the music. No folksingers or would be bards - just punchy sounds that sometimes gel.Eric Stutt, back on drums, and Stu Davies on bass guitar were, along with Keyboard Barry, formidable stokers whilst Dave (Weisser) as the lone horn had moments of inspiration.
Daniel arrived with guitar and an excellent "Willow Weep for Me" showed everyone off to advantage. "Cantaloupe Island" was another that moved along.
Sitters-in after the break included the elusive John Pope who made an impressive debut on string bass - he's obviously been spending time in the woodshed, David C on drums and keyboard, "Felix" on guitar and Michael Lamb on trumpet.
It was a good night and not just because I won the raffle (Coltranic CD)
Next week the Alan Glen Trio pay their monthly visit so why not drop in; you might even enjoy it! If nothing else, for only £1, it will give you a foretaste of what to expect at the Side Café on 20 October.
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