It's not bad going when a new band finds itself playing at Brum's prestigious Ronnie Scotts club on only its second ever gig.

Solihull's do look pretty chuffed as they wander onstage and peer across the crowded room - word has spread, so it seems. Gazing across the candle lit tables towards the band makes me think this could be a special night - it does indeed turn out that way.

With a couple of acoustic guitars, an electric bass and a minimal drum kit the band weaves a magic which sets them apart from all the other acts tonight. They are absolutely at ease in these high profile surroundings, both with their audience and their brand new songs, the majority of which are as yet apparently untitled.

On their home turf they are clearly untouchable and all the early signs are that this is likely to be the case wherever they roam. Collaring the band after the show, the word is that an album is likely to be on the way soon and that low-key, unannounced dates are likely to be the order of the day for the next month or two while new material is polished.

They are very very early days for but the future already looks bright - I very much doubt whether there will be any new band emerging this year with a fraction of their potential.

James Greene