Well, it did sound a bit ambitious from the start. A Radiohead instore at indie retailer Rough Trade's East London store had to be moved up the street to the 93 Feet East club last night after police concerns were expressed.
The "secret" gig was announced yesterday morning, with the first 200 fans to show up promised entry, and screens promised outside the shop for those who couldn't get in. But as word spread about the rare London performance by Thom Yorke et al concern grew among those who concern themselves about these things that the crowds outside the store would become unmanageable.
The last minute solution was to move the gig to 93 Feet East, which delayed the start of the band's set somewhat, though the 1500 fans who did turn up didn't seem to mind as they got a full performance of current album 'In Rainbows' plus a greatest hits encore.
Yorke apologised for the slight confusion regarding the last minute venue shift, and also thanked the staff at Rough Trade East for "putting up with this".