Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings at KoKo

I went to see Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings at Koko last night.  Top night.  Couple of ales with Colin and Ed at the Cobham Arms, then Tapas at El Parador, before hitting Koko where I have been once before, although, like many things it has changed, been upgraded, it’s still a cracking venue.

First off though El Parador was excellent – very good tapas menu, run by the guy who until very recently owned the William IV pub in Kensal Green.  As he said “when they opened up they were one of two gastro-pubs; there are now 14 in the area!” Good business timing I say. At El Parador it’s done really nicely inside, very good menu – the steak and artichoke was top, as was the samphire. You can book for tables of 3 or more. Big up to the staff at El Parador.

The Dap-Kings warmed the crowd up nicely, then on came the minute Sharon Jones – what a voice.  Great show and some classic soul number and some dancing in the aisles rock-jive I think it’s called.  Oh I don’t know.  I wore my gig hat and that worked.  Otherwise I was style and mode oblivious. As usual.