Cardiacs - Tarred And Feathered - HQ nerd is an understatement... but despite appearing as the antithesis of a rock star, they were highly capable, equipped with excellent technique and creativity; live they were unstoppable. At the Piper in Rome, they showcased their skills beyond all expectations, with the percussionist taking center stage; there wasn't a single misstep, even when Tim Smith broke the strings on his guitar, only we who were in front of the band noticed it...