After the unfortunate closure of The Point , there is happily a new live music venue in Cardiff. Last night I went to my first show at The Globe . The building used to be a cinema but has now been renovated into a live music venue. Its smaller than The Point, but seems after 1 visit to be very cosy and intimate. The show? The sensational William Elliot Whitmore . I don't know much about him; the recommendation came to me from the staff at Spillers' Records. An excellent recommendation -Mr Whitmore has a sound similar to that of Seasick Steve . A similarly enthusiastic following, as well, judging by the crowds at The Globe. Woop! The support bands were good too. The first were good but rather forgettable, but the second was much better. Solo show from Christopher Rees (who is back at The Globe on 5th May), whose lyrics and tunes were to me reminiscent Johnny Cash. I may go back again for a second dose. As an aside, I'd also recommend the new Bat for Lashes album Two Suns.
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