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WACKY, irreverent and off the wall, this concert was the perfect way to forget about the EU referendum.

Evolved from the legendary 1960s Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, the seven-man line-up probably has a combined age of 500 but the show was full of energy and drive that would put many younger musicians to shame.

Combining jazz and swing with the visual effects of music hall, the band used an astonishing array of outlandish instruments – an oboe hollowed from a carrot, a tea pot, spoons and a metal saw.

And of course, the sound was augmented by sax, oboe, trumpet, trombone, banjos, piano and drums.

The songs included such numbers as Tea and Biscuits and Holy Cheeses (of Nazareth) as well as classic jazz numbers such as When My Sugar Walks Down The Street and When The Midnight Train Leaves For Alabam.

The place was packed and by the time the show started there was not an empty seat in the house. It’s easy to see why after 50 years in the business, the boys remain popular and able to pull a crowd. Great sound, and fun too.