Silverspark,The Shapes, Torn Like Colours, Jericho Tavern, Friday, January 16th
After around ten years, due to being unable to come back the same night, I went back to Oxford for a night out. Chris Oakes, who has been organising gigs in and around the Oxfordshire area for about 2 years, took his Strummer Room Project to Oxford, and held his first band night at the Jericho Tavern. I had never been there before, very nice venue. Its looks like a polish restraunt from the outside looking in. I like the way the place is laid out. The band area is upstairs so we got a beer and went through the maze of staircases Silverspark Matt and Carley have been performing Acoustic sessions around the counties through the Winter months. This was there last one I believe before the full band starts up again. Carley, has a great range, can hold note like no one else and has real vocal power. Matt on guitar and Matt Hewitson on the Cajon and guitar. First time in two year I have seen these guys do an Acoustic set. The last time, is when they were a duo....