Rubix @ Henry's Cellar Bar

Wooden Box and A Fist Full of Fivers kick start tonight's Rubix, and what an engaging and entertaining pair they make. With only an acoustic guitar, a harmonica, and some sparse though fine drumming they set the tone with an enjoyable and relaxed set.

Kid Canaveral keep the momentum going with a string of energetic pop rockers that get feet tapping and heads bopping. Featuring two guys and two girls, the Magic Numbers comparisons are irresistible and they certainly have a decent grasp of what makes a melody and hook.

Things take a decidedly angst-ridden turn with punk rockers Come On Gang. After an indifferent start the three piece soon show that they have more to their repertoire than merely crashing drums and clashing guitars. The juxtaposition of soft poetic vocals and power punk riffs certainly have their moments but at times they don't quite take flight.

Finally, Luva Anna emerge to much applause. They heighten the expectation with a flawless four-part vocal harmony introduction before launching into their own brand of quirky folk rock. The banter is great, even dedicating a song to Kenny Richey amongst others and the crowd is firmly held in rapture. Sounding like some sort of - bear with me here - supergroup formed by Axl Rose with the Flaming Lips, but hailing from Dundee, Luva Anna's entertaining blend is held in high regard by Henry's populace tonight. [Neal Parsons]