Neal Francis & Pearl Charles
A raucous night at Islington Assembly Hall helped me to answer some musical questions.
Sleepless Dreamer by Pearl Charles
As Pearl Charles gets her luggage together for another trip to Europe with Michael Rault, I sense that she needs a rest from America.
It's Not Pearl Charles' Birthday (At All)
Steely Dan reincarnated with a clever song about deceit and narcissism.
Step Too Far by Pearl Charles
I couldn't quite nail this one for my Desert Queen deep dive so I am trying again as Pearl sets off to mainland Europe in November.
Desert Queen by Pearl Charles
Pearl's album Desert Queen is available on Bandcamp and physical formats; several of the singles are available to stream.
Pearl Charles at London Moth Club
A No. 55 bus ride to London's dark eastern underbelly. Would any of us make it out of Hackney alive? Spoiler alert: yes, some of us would.