Live - Cut My Wings

Seasick Steve just came out of nowhere, his popularity in Britain seeming to blossom overnight. From unknown to playing the Hootenanny in, seemingly, one small step his brand of electric blues was combined with the persona of an American stereotype that everyone here recognises. But the persona, 'real' or not, should distract from the music. To judge Seasick Steve on how he dresses in no different from kids jumping on popstars bandwagon's because of the way they look or TV viewers voting on X Factor because someone seems nice.

In truth not all of Seasick Steve's music is that great. Post-Dog House Music especially there have been songs that haven't worked, perhaps the albums wouldn't have gained the same level of attention and acclaim if not for the persona. Never mind, when he's on form his music is phenomenal.

Cut My Wings (mp3) - seasick Steve, live at Reading in 2007. Future historians will also be able to use this video to prove that once we did have sunny days in England, even if only in the south.