Beans on Toast

  • 19/07/2011 | Two Gallants – Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, London

    19/07/2011 | Two Gallants – Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, London

    The Hoxton Bar and Kitchen is an odd venue, nestled deep in the nucleus of London’s hipster quarter. Before the show starts, soul music is piped in and, coupled with the light from a revolving disco ball, the place feels like a ’70s school dance. I think this is an attempt at an ironic gesture, but the circling light just makes me feel a bit...

  • 22/02/2011 | Sound Of Rum + Support – Old Queen’s Head, Islington

    22/02/2011 | Sound Of Rum + Support – Old Queen’s Head, Islington

    It only takes one glance around The Old Queen’s head to realise that tonight is about more than the music. There’s a distinct scene going on and with a diverse and disparate line up it’s obvious they’ve come for one band. Plaster Of Paris are seemingly not that band. They produce a 1920’s throw back sound lead by singer Molly’s quirky vocals,...

  • Beans On Toast – Writing On The Wall

    Beans On Toast – Writing On The Wall

    Beans On Toast, a one man band otherwise known as Jay, produces folk tunes as bizarre and random as the bands name.  This ten song offering has a distinctive, raw, warts and all quality.  Scruffy and rugged, much like Jay’s vocals, Writing On The Wall is a satirical diamond in the rough. This is not an album for the easily offended.  Tracks like...