Rockabilly

“I can’t believe I haven’t had a wee once,” announces Liberties belle Imelda May halfway through her performance.

Seven months into her pregnancy, that detail seems like the least remarkable thing about this gig. Playing for well over 90 minutes, May’s condition offered not the slightest hindrance as she growled, yelped and crooned through a typically energetic and spirited performance.

“When we booked this gig I did not know this was going to be going on,” she said, pointing at her bump.