Folk and politics are old bed fellows, so it should come as no surprise that Karine Polwart's gig at the Komedia was peppered with references to Gordon Brown and Margaret Thatcher, woven into both banter and lyrics.
At her first Brighton gig since giving birth, Polwart and a diminished group of three instead of five members (due to babysitting engagements) managed to pack out the venue.
Onstage anecdotes like this about her family set the tone for what was a captivatingly reverent performance from Polwart.
She proved she was a class act on the folk scene after winning BBC Radio 2's Folk Awards for her first solo album, Faultlines.
Polwart affirmed that position at the Komedia, with her distinct Scottish twang lending a dark beauty to crisp vocals.
It was good value too. No support acts, a prompt start and a lengthy set list left few, if any, disappointed.
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