If you’ve heard about the BJM, chances are it’s from the recent independent film ‘DiG!’ – an entertaining documentary following the fortunes of the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols starting from the same point but rapidly heading in different directions. Whilst the BJM’s recent UK gigs were often largely filled with curious musical tourists – keen to see lead singer Anton lose control and verbally abuse a band-mate, or kick some unfortunate punter in the head, in their home town of San Francisco it was pleasing to see the band put paid to their negative reputation for a night and play a storming gig to a hugely appreciative and knowledgeable crowd. From the catchy guitar riffs of ‘Servo’ to the beautifully melancholies of ‘Anemone’, the BJM played crowd favourites from beginning to end – from time to time veering off into a knowingly self-indulgent jam session. Though many of the main protagonists may have left – Matt Hollywood, Jeff Davies - it’s clear that Anton could make quality music whoever he worked with. For many people ‘DiG!’ will always be a comic account of what happens when a hugely talented but troubled musician, who cares more about the music than the money, takes far too many drugs for his own good. Get past all that however, and you will find a hugely talented band with a stunning consistently high quality production rate. There’s certainly a lot more to the Brian Jonestown Massacre than meets the eye.