After the grand spectacle and visual feast that was February's fiasco.tv event at the 291 Gallery, we thought that this time we'd stage a far more intimate event. The new layout of Arcola's Studio 2 offers us the ideal opportunity to try out a performance "in the round", an idea that has been on our minds for while. This is a real chance for you the audience to get up close to the performers. We're keeping the short film interviews that we introduced at the last fiasco.tv event which we think give you a different perspective of the artists behind the performance.

So we hope you enjoy the show and look forward to having a drink with you in the bar afterwards whilst we take in the sounds from DJ Olive and friends.

Gecko - Stepping in for Kt Tunstall, who has been seconded onto a tour of Eastern Europe, are her fellow Caledonian chums, Gecko. This talented trio have a great live performance pedigree, having graced the stages of the Kashmir Klub, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Ronnie Scott's. Gecko's infectious blend of jazz, funk and hip-hop is guaranteed to be crowd-pleaser but make sure you pay attention to their skills whilst tapping your feet, these guys are seriously good musicians! With just a double bass, drums and guitar/vocals they're capable of conjuring up quite a storm. They haven't played in the Smoke for sometime so we're very honoured that they've come down from Edinburgh to fiasco.tv to reacquaint Londoners with their feel-good grooves.


David J - Vocal Pugilist - David's career in the field of rap and poetry stretches back to 1992 when he won the Choice FM Battle Rap Competition - back then Eminem was still learning nursery rhymes. Over the years he has developed a unique style of delivery that is heavily influenced by his hip-hop origins. Sometimes his voice seems to go forwards then flip backwards like some tricky verbal gymnast, at other times he's scratching words instead of vinyl. Often it seems there is more than one person speaking on stage.
He has performed widely and has taught in vocal workshops at schools and community centres around London. David is an elusive character and it wasn't easy to track him down but we're so glad that we did and know that he'll impress you.
QuickTime Movie - Interview with David J

Jack Hayter - The many hats that Jack wears include motorcycle courier, being a member of the bands Spongefinger and Hefner and purveyor his own distinctive brand of melodious storytelling. He recounts tales of relationships in an off-kilter folk song style, his lovely Devonshire accent unashamedly breaking through on the vowels. Those of you who have been taking notes may recognise Jack from the very first fiasco.tv event, when he performed with soundscapists Dollboy. The favour is returned tonight, with Ollie from Dollboy accompanying Jack on a plethora of instruments and musical curios.
QuickTime Movie - Interview with Jack Hayter

Alison - The American accent may belie her Greek origins but there is no disguising the confidence with which Alison handles the spoken word. With an approach that is honest, assured and sexy she tackles the topics of optimism and self-improvement. Alison is also David J's lyrical sparring partner and on the night they may go a few rounds together in ring. Be sure to watch out for a possible surprise appearance by the Queen of Sheba ...