Yesterday was a rainy day. It was also a busy day for the music and film industries. Whilst “Alice in Wonderland” was making its big debut in Leicester square, Camden’s Roundhouse was hosting a fundraiser for Haiti. Luckily, I got a ticket to the concert as soon as I heard I Blame Coco was playing. The show started at 6.30 pm but of course, I was still lying on my sofa at 7 pm. I didn’t sleep much the night before and was very reluctant of going. But hey, it was a charity event and so many big artists were playing. My friend picked me up in her mini (thank god for the car!), but we were a long way from our ultimate destination. It’s in times like these where you praise technology! Indeed, I must say, the iphone came quite handy as Camden is a long way from the Frog pond. After 40 minutes of going too far east and too far west, we finally arrive at this huge warehouse. Welcome to Roundhouse. Some people are dressed indie-like and some just came from work. I can hear the echo of the music and desperately want to go upstairs. But my purple coat is being a bother and I have to check it in. I then sprint to Level 1, where the standing area is. The room is full of people sipping beer (yes, sipping, this is a civilised event) and casually listening to the music. A shake of the head on the left, a shake of the head on the right, I’m surprised nobody is going wild or bouncing around. I don’t recognise the person on stage, apparently she’s a comedian. She seems more drunk than funny…well, actually, that was the funny part: she was telling all this personal stuff about her divorce and all. Some people have issues that the world doesn’t need to know about. Maybe it was part of the act. Anyway, she announces that her 30-minutes are up, making me happy that we’ve just arrived. She introduces Mr Hudson (peculiar name). You know, that blond dude who sings with Jay-Z and N-Dubz. He’s quite the classy type of man, and as I get closer to the stage (little people have acquired this technique of getting ahead in concerts), I realise that Mr Hudson is quite a good-looking lad. His voice is quite cool too but he only stays for two or three songs. After a couple of other artists whose names are unknown to me finish their songs, KT Tunstall comes on stage. Her dimples are very cute and you can imagine that she has a fun personality. She’s what we call a real musician as she can play so many instruments. Although KT doesn’t play her most famous songs, her new material is just as good. Her co-guitarist is also someone to watch out, he was very stylish with these cool earrings and could really bust a move. Other acts that just blew my mind was Paul Weller. I had heard his name before but not his music. However, just by looking at the crowd going wild, I knew he was a legend, and what a legend he was. He had a really cool haircut too, a bit like a character in Star Trek. I love live music because when it’s really good, you can get the chills. The guy must be 60 but he still has it and can play the guitar amazingly. I love it when musicians go crazy and do wild movements. It was like the girl from the Magic Numbers who were there that night. She was amazing. Her long hippie hair and guitar skills blew me away. I must must find a video!
I also have to mention I Blame Coco. I did pay 40 pounds to go and see them...So when they announced I Blame Coco, I cheered until I had no more voice. I was so happy that I was literally in the front row. One of my aims in life: be in the front row at a concert. Coco came in, quite shyly – who wouldn’t be shitting themselves in front of a thousand people? – with these really cool boots. She has the most amazing voice ever. It’s a bit like her dad Sting but her style is more reggae. I discovered her music last November when I was researching information for my interview with Eddie Redmayne. I stumbled upon this Burberry ad with her and him in it. I was convinced she was that girl from Estee Lauder, and thanks to youtube, I realised that in fact, she was an 18 year old who had her own band. You really don’t expect her to have such a powerful and deep voice. I definitely recommend you to check out the following songs: Never be, Look the other way, No smile, Bohemian Love (which she sings with Pete Doherty), Kato...
She just released her first single “Caesar” – go and check it out now!!
The funny story is that at the end of the show, I was going down the stairs and she was behind me. I froze!
The concert ended with Seasick Steve, a 70-something Southern music hero and his drummer (I actually thought the former was having a heart attack...). It was really entertaining...I’m too tired to write more as again, I didn’t sleep much...all I can leave you with is a couple of pics and videos..enjoy!
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