Lower Third, London
1st November 2022

London’s 12 Bar Club opens under a new name, The Lower Third, in The Outernet complex on Denmark Street. The landmark venue which closed for redevelopment in 2015, was renowned for hosting early shows for acts who went on to reach stardom including Adele, Regina Spektor and Jeff Buckley. Its location in the nicknamed 'Tin Pan Alley' of London was at the heart of much British musical history. David Bowie famously hung out on Denmark Street in the ’60s, and The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols and Elton John all recorded or rehearsed their early works at recording studios on the street. NME‘s offices were formerly located there. The venue has a capacity of 250, and those here tonight include Rusty Egan and Mick Talbot. It is quite fitting that a Sex Pistol is performing at the launch event. Joining Glen in his band tonight were Neal Whitmore (guitar), Jim Lowe (bass), James Hallawell (keyboards) and Matt Hector (drums). It's the first show that I have seen with a keyboard player in Glen's band, which sounded really good. The band were all on top form throughout a great 60 minute set. Setlist: Rattle Your Cage/ Whose Side Are You On? / Magic Carpet Ride / Hook In You / Ghosts of Princes in Towers / Blank Generation / Consequences Coming / Couldn't Give A Damn / Head On A Stick / Can't Be Myself / Born Running / Pretty Vacant. Encore: All or Nothing Review & pictures by Ray Morrissey