One of the oldest pubs in London, The Old Queen's Head in Angel is also one of the coolest looking. The current building was erected in 1829, with wooden carvings of Diana and Actaeon above the fireplace, and awesome stuff EVERYWHERE. Upstairs, where the music happens, a combination of old French posters inlaid into the walls and a stage bedecked with a mirror and mantelpiece and lights made out of gramaphone speakers gave it a feel of Louis XIV's living room with a twist. The stage was beautifully placed, and nice and spacious, and we were blessed by the presence of a sizeable crowd, making it one of more memorable concerts.

During the set we 'sailed' round a small model boat, HMS August and After, constructed from a pizza box, some string, a twig, and several types of adhesive, and the crowd filled it with song suggestions for a playlist, as well as some imaginative drawings (you'll never guess of what). Several fans had made a sign saying 'Vedantha's Groupies' (it was very cool), and the crowd were both receptive and respectful, which made us happy.

Thanks also to Jack Nunn who played cello with us, here is the set list we played in case anyone is curious,

1) Elegy

2) [untitled Vedantha song]

3) Sailing Round the Rings of Saturn

4) Chop Suey (System of a Down)

5) Gleam Behind the Ghosts

6) The Prince and the Whisper

7) Getaway

8) Set Sail

9) Tamacun/Plug-in Baby (Rodrigo y Gabriela/Muse)

Ned

09/09/2012 - Wednesday's Show at the Old Queens Head