The Nightfighters - Live at The Pleasure Unit

Ah, an East End boozer hosting a live gig. The strange-smelling fug of cigarette smoke and students; the tacky sensation of beer-sodden floor underfoot; the band huddled on a stage the size of a postage stamp - a special place. As Josh remarked halfway through the set, "They say you play the Pleasure Unit twice in your career; once on the way up and once on the way down. It's good to be back." Although judging from the crowd, The Nightfighters are only on the up and up. One by one, people gathered in front of Josh to admire his nimble guitar playing, clearly wishing they could do the same as there was no denying it looked (and sounded) pretty damn cool. Unsuspecting punters had that expression of pleasant surprise at discovering a great band in the middle of Bethnal Green on a damp Monday. And darn it, our musically-talented friends enjoyed themselves - Josh even managed to look up at his appreciative audience between guitar solos; Neil got his groove on with his bubblegum-pink bass and Paul removed his dufflecoat for half an hour.
To hear what all the fuss was about simply scroll down to the sidebar on the right and click on the link to download the live tracks. And hey folks, this is meant to be an authentic aural experience so it's a little rough and ready, giving you the chance to recreate the live gig from the comfort of your own futon .
So spill some beer on the carpet, light a few roll-ups and get down and dirty with The Nightfighters.

Update! - The Nightfighters are playing again at The Pleasure Unit this Monday, 19th June.