Eilen Jewell

Jewell successfully visits her other hometown

The Lexington near Kings Cross in North London has great appeal in the current heat wave as it has one of the best air conditioning systems on the London gig circuit and it proved its worth tonight as we were treated to an expansive set from Eilen Jewell and her slick band delivering some 25 songs

That the four sources—and the bit of jazz that was thrown in for good measure--represent the foundation of traditional American music, made the stylistic range unsurprising.

When you think of all the things that have to go right to have an enjoyable time at a concert, it’s a wonder it happens at all.

They sounded fantastic, too - tight yet still with that alt-country looseness that gives them a weary, melancholic feel.

But her and her band’s excellent performance sowed the seeds for a triumphant return, this time to the Tuning Fork.

Eilen Jewell is a sharp, acrid gem of a performer