Romilly having fun

There's a lot to be said for living in Highgate.

We're lucky enough to have three local venues within as many minutes of our front door; Jackson's Lane, the Boogaloo and the Red Hedgehog.

Yesterday evening my daughter took us to the Red Hedgehog to see Paprika Balkanicus. She'd been to a Paprika concert last year, and loved the band. Since I once came back from Serbia laden with CDs by local artists, she thought I might like them too.

We had a fantastic time.

Paprika Balkanicus have an infectious and engaging energy. They take obvious delight in playing and all five of them are outstanding musicians.

Many of the audience were clearly from the Balkans. Several stunningly beautiful girls , encouraged by the band, danced wildly, and everyone who knew the words joined in the vocal numbers.

Paprika Balkanicus are about to tour Australia and New Zealand, but they will be back in April. Details are on their website. If you get a chance to hear the group, just go!

Update

If you can't wait see them you can buy their CD direct from the group. Contact them via their MySpace page.

Labels: highgate, music, paprika balkanicus, red hedgehog