Horse and Stables

The Horse and Stables is a gem of a place. I think I could quite happily live there; it's a combination of it's stylishness, cleanliness and a traditional look. This is a short review as I'm so tired- I took a group of students to the Houses of Parliament yesterday afternoon, did the gig last night and had to get up really early for physiotherapy this morn.
Upstairs is where Mike O'Bui runs his club, which has a regular and appreciative clientele.
Mike and his pal started the evening off with some catchy and memorable songs that would have sounded completely at home in a 1990s Indie band, played on keyboards and guitar. They were followed by John Arthur, an unashamed 1960s chap; "I'm an old man", he told us. His songs are direct and definitely have a flower power charm. I loved the one about rhubarb being beautiful at sunset, just so much better than weapons. Quite agree.
Dan Raza has been travelling in America and Germany, and his Americana-flavoured songs were delivered with some fabulous guitar picking that sounded like two people playing, on a fabulous-sounding guitar. The last person was Rafa Russo, who had travelled from Spain and who sang despite suffering from bronchitis. He was very good- and his last song was amazing, a dynamic and memorable one.
I can thoroughly recommend this night- and Kath Tait is playing the next one. Nice to see you, Lester and Jo.
Oh yes, and I played too. Thanks for singing the Bathing Pond song, everyone!
Here's a couple of pics of the single in action. Have you got your copy yet?
https://helenmccookerybook.bandcamp.com/album/saturday-night-with-the-london-set