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To most of you the name Jake Bugg probably needs no introduction. The 18-year-old has been one of the hits of the year.
After initially exciting everyone with rockabilly single like 'Trouble Town' and 'Lightning Bolt', Bugg then surprised many by beating Leona Lewis to the top of the album chart last month.
Tickets to see him are like gold-dust, last night Bugg continued his sold out tour with a London show that was originally scheduled for the tiny venue, The Scala - but understandably was swiftly upgraded to Camden's Koko.
Support is provided by moody singer-songwriter, Tom Odell. He has been touted by the NME as a potential 'new Jeff Buckley'.
To be fair his performance shows both his song-writing and stage presence need a little work before he reaches that kind of level.
Support act Tom Odell
But those who have arrived early seem suitably entertained. He glides through a half-hour set that includes tracks from his debut 'Songs From Another Love' EP.
'Can't Pretend' and 'Stay Tonight' have a few toes tapping - but with such an early slot in the evening, Odell struggles with a sparce audience as he warms up for the evening's headliner. This sort of experience won't be frequent for Odell however, he is clearly destined for big things.
Jake Bugg takes to the stage to be greeted by a buzz of anticipation and surprisingly the opener doesn't come from Bugg's debut album. Instead he chooses the Dylan-esque 'Kentucky'- taken from his 'Taste It' EP.
The crowd were also treated to a host of Johnny Cash tracks during the break, and it is overwhelming how much Bugg conjures up memories of the country legend - almost to the extent of pastiche.
But let's not forget Bugg is still at an extremely impressionable age, and if you're going to so closely base your sound on anyone- he could have made few better choices than Mr Cash.
When the urbanised folk of 'Trouble Town' kicks in the party really starts. The venue bounces with excitement and cries of "We love you Jake!" can be heard all over - not that the relaxed teenager shows much reaction.
Jake Bugg performing at Dot to Dot Festival in Nottingham
'The Ballad Of Mr Jones' is a track that particularly stands out. It moves away from the rockabilly vibe that dominates the set and sounds more like a piece of powerful psychedelia The Verve would have written in their heyday.
The Nottingham-based singer then demonstrates he can assertively handle a ballad too, 'Slide' has everyone's hands in the air and shows maturity way beyond the Bugg's years.
Next comes latest single 'Two Fingers', this is perhaps the biggest sing-along of the night. It feels like he is an artist who captured the nation's hearts years ago as the entire venue seems to know every word to every verse.
Then what is without doubt the biggest shock of the night takes place - Bugg just about cracks a smile!
The main set finishes in a far more frenzied fashion than it started with inevitable crowd-pleasers 'Taste It' and 'Lightning Bolt'.
He returns for an encore of charming (if slightly derivative) 'Country Song'.
Bugg's live performance certainly lives up to the hype his record has created. Don't expect to have the option of seeing him at a venue this small next time he hits the road.
See the video for 'Two Fingers Below'.
