Later with Jools Holland

As discussed in a previous posting, the current series of Later with Jools Holland, has been overall a disappointing affair. Apart from one or two decent performances - Stornaway on last week's show and The Dead Weather performing their single 'Treat Me Like Your Mother' - the show has predominately featured artists that make you want to put your foot through the TV screen, or at least switch over. Last night's excrutiating performance from Joss Stone and the recent appearance of Sting being two that instantly spring to mind. I have watched the show since it started way back in 1992, and you could often guarentee there wold be at least two to three acts on each show that you would want to check out. This series, however, I have found myself often watching the show on fast forward, which usually means an hour long programme is condensed down to ten minutes. This year a number of new bands have released some great debut records - Delta Spirit, The Leisure Society - who would have benefited with a slot on Later. instead we have to put up with the risible Norah Jones and Andy fucking Williams. Heaven knows who has been booked for the Hootenany show!

For those of you yearning for a bit of classic Later, check out this clip of Bon Iver from last year.