The Zoots

The keyword for the Zoots is fun - they never stand still for a moment and with a brilliant combination of slick and well polished Shadows-style moves, make up and costume changes, switches of instruments and a backdrop of relevant video throughout, they create a show that entertains wonderfully. In both the first 1960s set and the second 1970s set, they galloped through an impressive repertoire of retro hits than spanned from every conceivable genre from pop to soul and disco to hard rock. Truly there is something for everyone here, whether your thing is James Brown, Chic or Lynyrd Skynrd. Within minutes of their striking up the opening chords of ‘Johnny B Goode’ they held the audience riveted and had them clapping and singing along and up and dancing. They kept cranking out hit after hit changing costume for their excellent Beatles medley and even smashing a guitar in their cover of ‘My Generation’.

Five-piece group The Zoots could liven up any venue. Formerly known as Jamie & the First Class - and they were always impressive in that musical guise - they've developed a new sound and image, belting out some great retro tunes. A charismatic lead singer plus the tight musicianship from fellow members makes for a very impressive band of young guys. And, for having the creativity to change, not stagnate, they deserve praise.

The Zoots are a nostalgia band with a charismatic frontal and a sound typical of the guitar bands of the era. A lovely authentic retro sound here and surely lots of work for those who wish to remember the music from the last 50 years.

The Zoots (once known as Jamie and the First Class) are the kind of talented, young band it's impossible not to like. Breezing through a tight set, they looked sharp, totally confident in their ability to entertain and sounded as tight as drum. The Who's My Generation was a great final number - the quality of their music doing all the talking, to whatever generation audience.