Hootananny Brixton has stolen my heart. Saturday nights will never be the same again. I'm a convert.
This seriously trendy and much loved pub (oh and it's totally free on Saturday nights by the way) bills itself as the best live music venue in London. Time Out called it "The best night out South of the River", I call it the best night out I've ever had in London; three weekends in a row.I can't help but ask what it is about this place though. It's not particularly glamorous, it's sort of in the middle of nowhere, but everything about this wonderful place excites me: the free entry, the jerk chicken, the reasonably priced drinks, lighting and stage area. Everyone is there to have a good time, hear some great music and let their hair down. I have so far not been disappointed with any of the bands I have seen and they have all been incredibly different. From funk and soul to gypsy folk to acid jazz...
Last Saturday I was introduced to an incredible band called The Killer Meters, by far the best band I have seen live for a while. Despite the fact that their songs were largely unknown, the crowd lapped up every note, drum beat and soaring vocal. I couldn't draw my eyes away from their phenomenal lead singer, Emma Prior, who had the stage presence of Beth Ditto/Florence Welch and Karen O all rolled in to one. The rest of the band were equally as skilled, with the drummer, almost resembling Slash with his top hat and curly hair, driving through the rhythms, and I have never seen anyone enjoy playing a bass as much as their bassist. All I wanted to do was dance and I didn't care what anyone else thought.
This is what Hootananny is all about - top quality live bands, unpretentious clientele with a willingness to embrace whatever band arrives to entertain them and a relaxed, vibrant and entertaining atmosphere where you can really let your hair down. I should know, I'm a regular now.
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