This was one of the last gigs at the old Town and Country Club before it was taken over and renamed the Forum, and had an agreeably good line-up to see the old place off with.
Sidi Bou Said commenced proceedings with their somewhat ethereal brand of indie, and were followed by Radiohead who were promoting the first album. Thom Yorke at this time had shoulder-length blond standard rock star hair. Was it meant to be ironic? You'd have to ask him.
Belly was a vehicle for ex-Throwing Muse (and ex-Breeder) Tanya Donnelly, and they were promoting their already very successful debut album "Star". They were a very potent live force - an effervescent moshpit forming as a tribute to their live prowess. Thom Yorke joined the band on vocals for the encore.
14th March 1998 - Miles Hunt + Carina Round - Camden Monarch
Carina Round at this time was a purveyor of largely delicate acoustic folk songs. A particular highlight was her version of the standard "In My Time of Dying", as recorded by Bob Dylan on his debut album, and Led Zeppelin on "Physical Graffiti".
Miles Hunt delivered an acoustic set of mostly Wonder Stuff songs, which despite their setting had quite considerable energy. The Monarch is better known these days as Camden Barfly.
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