Toy Robot and The Fresas at Mr T's Bowl...

The Antiques were pleasant enough alt-country, however they were neither 'alt' or 'country' enough be memorable... They want to be The Band but doesn't everyone these says? Everest do it better...

I haven't seen The Fresas for a while and I was a little disappointed compared to previous shows - kind of ragged and unrehearsed... However, even on a bad night they have a certain charm and one new song in particular (Veronica) was excellent. The Fresas still have the potential to be an East LA version of The Bangles but do they want it enough? Judging by last night I'm not so sure...

The Fresas

Toy Robot were very good. I didn't get past the first song on their MySpace page which is a limp MGMT facsimile but live they were an altogether more interesting proposition. Some glam guitar - shared boy/girl vocals and tight harmonies presented an enjoyable, if somewhat poppy, set...

Toy Robot