Ian Siegal + Andrea Soler + Matt Cameron + Soler, CuRioSiTy, Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone

THIS CuRioSiTy line-up was possibly one of the most varied so far, but that's just how headliner Ian Siegal liked it.

It opened with a gentle, upbeat delivery from Australian singer-songwriter Andrea Soler, whose folk-indie style brought to mind a female Jack Johnson.

Perico frontman, Matt Cameron, was accompanied by BSO cellist Sandy Bartai, whose outstanding talent greatly complimented the moody and atmospheric songs, while the folk music delivered by Soler was of the happy light-hearted variety, these numbers placed the duo firmly within the darker realms of the genre.

If these acts seemed very different, however, Ian Siegal was a real shock to the system. With cowboy boots, bandana, tattoos and, it has to be said, a rather unwashed appearance, he took his audience on a howling, growling, foot-stomping journey through American roots music history.

Refusing to categorise himself, Siegal explained that his enthusiasm for music lies in well-written songs from any artist or period. As well as his own numbers, therefore, we were treated to Johnny Cash, Howlin' Wolf and Tom Waits covers, to which his coarse voice was perfectly suited.

Add to this Siegal's quick wit and constant banter with his audience, and it is easy to understand why he is such a compelling musician.

Lisa Willmot