A wonderful night in a criminally under populated B.S.C. saw Vincent Vincent and the Villains give a master class in how to get an audience going.

First up was The brute chorus who gave a storming performance that took no prisoners – the single ‘Chateau’ (limited edition of 500 – get yours now) gives a good account of them but you really have to see them live for the full effect. The Zappa-esk lead singer’s fab!

Cheeky cheeky and the nosebleeds had perhaps the oddest supporting singer I’ve seen in a while - Imagine Chas Smash crossed with Ian Curtis and you’re almost there.

VV+theV’s didn’t have to win the crowd over – we were all there on the strength of the wonderful LP Gospel Bombs (got my vinyl copy signed by the boys thanks to Will Church – the nicest bass player I’ve ever met) and they didn’t disappoint.

What doesn’t come across so much on the LP is how good the drummer is – He’s Very Very Good! Vincent has wonderful guitar poses with his (authentic looking) shiny red 50’s guitar – a more natural front man you can’t imagine. Cinema, Blue Boy, On my own, Killing Time, pretty girl… everyone a winner. My only criticism was that they didn’t play Sweet Girlfriend – I’ll just have to wait for next time.

Catch these V’s whilst they’re flying high