I finally arrived at Jam Cafe just after half past nine, midway through Beth Frisby's set. Freezing cold from the harsh weather conditions, I headed to the bar. Realising that I was in a cafe, I decided to try my luck at asking for a hot drink, (they might not have done seeing as it was night time, I've been to the venue before but it never occurred to me to ask at night). Thankfully they were doing hot drinks, so I asked for a cup of tea. 

Apart from the headliner, I hadn't seen any of the bands on the bill live before despite playing them on the radio. Most Ugly Child and August Actually were up next as the tiny little space filled up to an uncomfortable level. I'd only gone to see Captain Dangerous so support bands are always interesting to me. Most Ugly Child were keen on doing a session for the show, I didn't manage to ask August Actually but I'll get in touch with them. Before they went on, I talked to Adam Clarkson as I've not seen him for a while. I find it incredible that Captain Dangerous are still playing tiny venues like this. To be fair, they did fill the Rescue Rooms in the summer, but even that should be too small for them. They should be the biggest thing to come out of Nottingham but they are still outsiders as far as the music scene is concerned. Although the media tend to ignore them to a degree, they are a big draw and have the respect of musicians; they headlined Branch Out Festival in October and I noticed that every band who had played at Rock City that day had either stuck around or come back to see them. I myself have championed them for years and will continue to do so. It's been a while since I saw them in a little intimate venue like this, and they do suit this sort of thing down to the ground. The crowd knew all the songs of course, and the band interact well with them. One day they will, (as I've said before) be in their rightful place as headliners of Nottingham Arena, this intimacy will be lost but I will be proud to have watched them climb.