Reviews
THE BEDFORD – 14/04/05
From the outside, The Bedford looks like any other pub in
southwest London.
On the inside, The Bedford looks like any other pub in southwest
London.
But it’s not……
Very much like the Fancy Dress shop in Mr. Benn, go through
the door at the back of the changing room, and you’re in a whole
different world….
When you pass through the doors at the back of the Bedford,
you find yourselves in this marvellous dark wooden room with
a small stage set to one side. Tables and chairs are crammed
into the small space before it, as are those on the balcony
which circles the whole room which, incidentally, is round itself.
The rear of the stage is draped in deep blue velvet and is perforated
with small white lights, designed to give the impression of
stars. . . and is very effective.
It’s evocative of the famous Globe Theatre, and is an amazing
venue. One which I hope the band will return to in the future.
Soulsec were partaking in the ‘@coustix’ festival, and were
down to perform 4 songs either side of the interval. (a wise
move from Mr. Roberts, as this meant we could all leave a bit
earlier than usual!)
Another solid performance from the boys, with Postcard going
down a storm with the regulars.
The sound and acoustics in this place were superb, and the 4
song set was over before I knew it. I longed for the guys to
keep going and play some more…..
But then from nowhere the shopkeeper appeared and it was time
to go….
Bugger! I hate it when he does that!
The songs played were: Lady Grinning Soul, Shy, Postcard and
the ‘jazzy’ version of 8 Days.
Phil Johnson
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