Despite some bastard swiping her guitar, Thao Nguyen's reluctant to let London's thieving underclass ruin her day. Jovial and charismatic, her vocals have a husky intensity that's more passionate than tuneful, but married to upbeat country-tinged indie that's perfectly calibrated to get feet stomping and hands clapping, the hour long set never fails to delight. The Barfly's one of the most soulless venues in the capital, patronised primarily by chattering industry types and twats, so the fact they managed to get something of an atmosphere going is to the band's massive credit.
(Photo: Anika Mottershaw)
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