Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou

Lush.

Carolina Chocolate Drops, St Georges, 3rd Feb

I think I can technically all myself a CCD groupie, having seen them on each of their 3 visits to the UK. Familiarity certainly does not breed contempt with this fine threesome, though, and this show was as good as ever. Dom's animated stage presence and instrumental flair had the audience gasping while Rhiannon's voice (and virtuosic kazoo-playing) just seems to get better and better. Justin's thoughtful fiddling and honeyed voice provided the perfect contrast. They played lots of old favourites and several from the new album - old time music never sounded so fresh and alive as it did this evening.