Wednesday 20 May 2026.

Wednesday 20 May 2026. THE LEMON TWIGS live at Shepherds Bush Empire. The Lemon Twigs, the New York City rock band fronted by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, have been steadily capturing attention with their unique blend of youthful energy and seasoned songwriting. Drawing on nearly a decade of experience since their debut as teenagers, they combine rock, California harmony, power pop, and baroque pop into a distinctive, joyously inventive sound. Their work is marked by intricate arrangements, multilayered harmonies, and adventurous instrumentation. I saw them headline The Roundhouse in 2019. They are promoting their sixth studio album 'Look For Your Mind'. Their most widely known songs include the radiant pop anthem "My Golden Years", the upbeat "A Dream Is All I Know", and the breakout single "I Wanna Prove to You". -------------- Level 3 is closed but all the other levels are rammed solid . A nice touch before the support band and during the interval were male and female djs in 1960s clobber playing cool 1960s vinyl singles . THE STONES arrived on stage at 8pm for their 30 mins set. This New York band are not to be confused with The Rolling Stones . They played a loud set , with the singer playing some wacky keyboards . THE LEMON TWIGS arrived on stage at 9pm for their 80 mins set. They have basic images projected on to the rear curtain . Brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, sported heeled boots and shag haircuts à la The Ramones. Bassist/ keyboardist Danny Ayala and drummer Reza Matin — who join the D’Addario duo for their live performances — donned oh-so-stylish bell bottom jeans. Everything old is new again. Hailing from the suburbs of Long Island, Brian and Michael grew up idolizing The Beatles, The Beach Boys, David Bowie, and countless other music legends of the 60s and 70s. The brothers’ shared adoration of classic rock. Their cool retro look and sound was top notch. 24 songs with great harmonies whizzed through in 80 mins. Many tracks sounded like The Beach Boys A really good show. Full Lemon Twigs setlist played tonight... Look for Your Mind My Golden Years I've Got a Broken Hear What You Were Doing The One In My Head I Just Can't Get Over Losing You 2 or 3 You're Still My Girl Church Bells Any Time of Day They Don't Know How to Fall in Place In the Eyes of the Girl Bring You Down Nothin’ but You Fire and Gold Rock On (Over and Over) Encore: Joy (Brian solo acoustic) Corner of My Eye (Brian solo acoustic) How Can I Love Her More? No Matter What You Don (Love cover ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Tuesday 19 May 2026...I went to two good events tonight ... A restaurant launch party , then David Sinclair Four at The 100 Club. 7pm to 9pm.... MA/NA - launch party - 30 Upper Grosvenor Street , Mayfair, London W1. MA/NA Mayfair is a luxury Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar opening in May 2026 at 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, London, created by Markus Thesleff (Los Mochis). It features a "three-act" experience with curated dining and late-night drinks, featuring dishes like Wagyu Ishiyaki and Kani Tartare. MA/NA brings a refined interpretation of modern Japanese dining to Mayfair, rooted in craftsmanship and guided by pristine ingredients from across the world. The menu is designed by Executive Chef Leonard Tanyag and showcases elite technique across an evolution of dishes that have previously not been seen in London. As the evening unfolds, MA/NA transitions into a late-night venue with a contemporary cocktail bar inspired by the storied Japanese bartending tradition, set to the sounds of a resident DJ. ---------- We went to a preview of this superb venue a fortnight ago , but tonight is the full on launch party. We had a cosy table last time , but this time all the tables have been taken away , as twice as many people have been invited, so must be around 300 folks here ,and it soon gets very busy and lively. We arrived early so got nice sofa seating. Guests here included ALISTAIR GUY and STEPHEN WEBSTER. At 8.30pm we had a speech from the owner, then a Japanese drumming display. There was a card magician , who was really impressive. Lots of staff fussing over the customers. Lots of lovely complimentary drinks and food , including Henriot champers, four different cocktails , wines , sake and a dozen different hot and cold Japanese canapes including my fave Black Cod . An excellent event. It was due to finish at 11pm , so still very lively , but I had to leave for some live rock n roll. then DAVID SINCLAIR FOUR live at The 100 Club, London. Their first headline show at this iconic club venue. Single ' Then ...Good Night' released Dec 2025.. New single ' Sonia's Late ' released April 2026. They will be playing the best tracks from their albums. Top notch British Americana with roots-rock storytelling. David Sinclair was one of the main rock and pop critics at The Times newspaper for 30 years, serving from 1985 to 2015, and has contributed to Rolling Stone, Billboard, Classic Rock, Q magazine, Kerrang! and others. He began writing in the 1970s for technical magazines such as One Two Testing, while playing drums in London Zoo with the late Robert Sandall. He later joined TV Smith's Explorers, playing drums on their 1981 album The Last Words of the Great Explorer. At the BBC, he worked on The Rock & Roll Years and the Wogan show before joining The Times. He has also published books on ZZ Top and the Spice Girls. ------------ Good to see regular gig going chums Andy Rawll and David Stark . DAVID SINCLAIR FOUR arrived on stage at 9.30pm and played for 80 mins. Tonight they are joined by a nifty harmonica player and two female backing singers in cowboy hats. David Sinclair Four (DS4) deliver a storytelling-driven blend of blues, roots, and Americana. Fronted by Sinclair’s empathetic phrasing and warm, characteristically English vocals, the band live lean into a tight, mid-70s rock groove, with hints of Dire Straits/ Allman Brothers in many of the tracks. The band sounded great , and it was a really enjoyable show with a setlist that included... Sick of Being Good World Turns Around Perfect in Every Way Southern State Sonia's Late Life Gone Cold Eight Rounds Later

Posted 20th May 2026