From the Jam

From the Jam are playing The Spa Scarborough on Friday 27 November, starting at 19:30. It's a straightforward night of tribute: they'll be performing material from The Jam, the mod-revival trio that fronted the British charts in the late seventies.

If you're not familiar with the name, it's a nod to the band they're covering. The Jam were Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, and they left a fair amount of ground to cover across their albums and singles. From the Jam set their night around that songbook, so you'll hear the songs and the sound that defined the band's run. It's a set built on the records rather than anything new, so it's a good one if you've got a soft spot for the original material.

There's a bit of a quirk to the name, too. 'From the Jam' isn't just a tribute act's title; it's a name that's been used by a number of 1960s and 1970s groups who shared a similar style and occasionally toured under the same banner. It's a small piece of music history that sits behind the name, and it's a good reminder of how these kinds of sounds have worked their way through different bands over the years.

The gig is at The Spa Scarborough (Scarborough Spa) in the town centre, YO11 2HD, on Friday 27 November, with the music starting at 19:30. It's a single-act bill, so the whole evening is built around the set from From the Jam.