Went to see Eli "Paperboy" Reed and the True Loves on Wednesday. If you're not aware of them then they are a soul/R&B band who remind me of a cross between early James Brown (think Live at the Apollo) and James Carr. If you really aren't aware then get yourself this album.
I saw them last at Latitude 2008, in the Music and Film tent at about 1 in the morning, and they were one of the highlights of the whole festival. Could they cut it when I was much brighter of eye and bushier of tail? Oh yes, very much so. An energetic performer, it's on the up-tempo songs that he really shines, notably on The Satisfier and set closer, Take My Love With You. He tries out a couple of new songs and also does a short solo set including some songs from his pre "and the true loves" past. There's also a cover of the Ace Of Spades from a recent EP which still doesn't seem to have been released over here.
Here's Gonna Getcha from Wednesday (picture poor, sound pretty good):
And here, as a special bonus, is Take My Love With You in Madrid last year:
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