‘The system of concert halls will disappear. The future of live music is house shows’ (Josef van Wissem, extract from a recent interview)
I always enjoy gigs at Café Oto, which is a favourite place for a lot of people who live close to Dalston. Even though this is a relatively small place, it has built a reputation over the years, by organising performances by alternative artists/musicians. Café Oto has a dedicated crowd that shows great respect towards the musicians and enjoys every gig. Because this is a venue that creates an intimate communication between audience and performer(s) in every gig I have the impression that I have been invited to the musicians’ own house. This time was no exception! This was the first live gig for me for 2015 and what a better way to kickstart a year than with mesmerising melodies. (more…)