Newspapers have been full of scare stories about gipsies from Eastern Europe waiting to flood into Britain following the expansion of the EU.

Well, if they're anywhere near as musical as their compatriots in Serbia, I say let them all come in. It will certainly make Britain a more entertaining country.

Kal, taken from Greek mythology and meaning "good path", are from Central Serbia around the capital Belgrade and the town of Valjevo and, unlike most gipsy bands, this octet eschews the usual brass sound for accordions, guitars, fiddlers, percussion and a double bass as well as vocals.

Kal made an exciting sound, whether in the first haunting song, My Wife Is Sick, or in the fast songs, giving that particular swirl and excitement.

There was more than a touch of the Hot Club Of France about this group, and Django Reinhardt seemed almost reborn in leader Dragan Ristic's fingers as he ran them up and down his guitar.

But Kal don't just play jazz, there's more than a little blues in the music as well as one piece which could go straight into the Western pop charts.

This is gipsy music given a modern cutting edge and, although all are sung in the Romany language, the meaning is pretty clear and music itself cannot but help to set your blood on fire.

Some of Kal's music seems to have a Middle Eastern influence but they're an eclectic lot and gave a hugely entertaining rendition from the theme of the action film Mission: Impossible.

With jovial introductions and obvious fun between the players, Kal are a hugely entertaining ensemble and when percussionist Dusan Jovanovic stood up to play, not only did members of the audience join in to dance but this is one drummer who could have given the late Buddy Rich a run for his money.