Still on a high after finally getting to see the very wonderful Joanna Newsom in concert. Since the release of Ys I’d noted prestigious London shows at the Barbican and the Royal Albert Hall and seriously considered hopping on a Ryan air flight to see her.

I couldn’t believe my luck when a gig was announced much closer to home at Ravenna and couldn’t get my head around the idea that I didn’t even need to buy a ticket in advance. I turned up early to be on the safe side which was a good move because I was able to get a front row seat. You can read my glowing review of the concert which I posted on last.fm.

Still in her early 20s she has to be the most original and talented female artist on the planet at this point in time.

Photo of Joanna Newsom courtesy of Alissa Andersson