Friday 25 July 2014

Catherine Ireton - Leaving Home Party Review - The Old Market Brighton - Edinburgh Fringe Preview - 24th July 2014


Walking into a somewhat unfilled auditorium just a few moment before I thought that the show was about to start, I instantly felt an empathy for Catherine Ireton and her unnamed accompanist, who was tinkling away arpeggios of two chords on the piano, which later on in the show would appear to be the backdrop to one of the songs. And there I was thinking that he had itchy fingers!

Then suddenly, in a flurry like shoppers at a Next 5am Boxing Day Sale, the crowd all seemed to appear at once, many of whom with drinks in hand explaining their whereabouts. In a matter of a couple of minutes the centre section filled out nicely and I instantly felt more relaxed for the performers: nobody likes playing to an empty theatre!

I'll be honest; I didn't really know what I was going to see until about an hour before the show, when I found this clip online of Catherine performing one of her songs:


I knew from that moment that I was going to enjoy the show, but I still wasn't entirely sure how it would play out. The stage was set very simply with a few props (no spoilers given here!) which were very efficiently used throughout the one hour show. Next to the accompanist lay a host of instruments, from the piano and guitars to a selection of folky woodwind instruments and a cajon, all of which he played with ease, showing his great dexterity as a musician, making his role an essential one.

The show is the story of how Catherine left her hometown of Limerick in Ireland, taking a one-way flight to Glasgow in 2005 and seeing what the future would hold for her and her travels. The narrative of the story is like a musical, with songs but also spoken sections which are Sprechgesang (sung speech). The songs were heartfelt, honest and humourous and the show flowed effortlessly across the years in which it was set. Dressed simply, Catherine moved freely across the stage, her accent still quite strong, which I must confess I found really charming and I very quickly developed quite a soft-spot for this lovely young lass who had the guts to uproot with nothing but a suitcase and a handful of hopes.


Catherine's show deals with a wide range of issues from love and work to the overarching theme of belonging and feeling at home. The show is based on her real-life experiences but is told without glamourising anything and quite lightheartedly: her observations in one of the early songs about the differences between the UK and Ireland including '4 flavours of Monster Munch' and the pronunciation changes of several words were definitely a comedic highlight.

The show is a fantastic one-person show (with accompanist) and will really get you thinking about life, what you are doing and the risks that perhaps you should be taking. From the showing yesterday, I think that I was definitely in the lower age bracket of the audience, but I would compel younger theatre-goers to give the show a look in, as I think the topics covered are something that all young people can identify with, and I genuinely think that the show could very well change the course of your life. I know that it has got me seriously thinking about mine!

The show will be running throughout Edinburgh Fringe Festival each day from 1st August til 22nd August (excluding Sundays) at 1:15pm at the Red Lecture Theatre, Summerhall

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Thursday 24 July 2014

What's On Guide in Brighton - Friday 25th July - Thursday 31st July

Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 25th July - Thursday 31st July

  • 23rd July 2014
  • Author: Tom Sayer
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Brighton & Hove's Definitive What's On Guide

 

Friday 25th July


Bridge Over Troubled Lager
@TOMVenue
Expect wit, elegance and clever musical pastiche. This is the show where music and comedy meet, have a few drinks, fight, then stagger home singing hits from the 60s. Something to offend everybody.
8pm, £12/10 +£1 bf
T.O.M - 11a Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS

The Dubarrys
@TheDuBarrys
A fundraising event for the local domestic abuse charity RISE, showcasing the music of The Dubarrys, Monastery, grasshopper and Clipper. With a prize draw on the night to win an ipad mini, vouchers, gifts and much more.
7pm, £5/6 otd
The Haunt - 10 Pool Valley, BN1 1NJ

Saturday 26th July


Cable Club
@CableClubGigs
A great three-band line up at the famous upstairs of the Prince Albert featuring Glossy Coat, CUBA and one more act to be confirmed! Join the Cable Club!
8:30pm, £5
The Prince Albert - 48 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4ED

UK Foo Fighters
@ukfoofighters
The UK's finest Foo Fighters tribute act will be playing a double set of all of your Foo Fighters favourites, from Everlong to All My Life, with surely Monkey Wrench thrown in too!
8pm, £10 adv + bf
Concorde II - Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN

UK Foo Fighters

Sunday 27th July


Liane Carroll
@lianecarroll
The long-awaited return to The Brunswick of one of the most loved faces in the British jazz scene. Having seen her performance at Cheltenham Jazz Festival this year, I can say this is one not to miss!
8pm, £10
Brunswick - 1 Holland Road, BN3 1JF

QM Sessions 
@mesmeristbar
A bi-weekly showcase of local talent, hosted by Brighton-based hip-hop/soul band Normanton Street. Goes down great after their fantastic roast dinner. Sunday night is sorted!
8pm, Free entry
Mesmerist - 1-5 Prince Albert Street, BN1 1HE

Monday 28th July


Michael Fabbri
@MichaelSFabbri
Michael previews his new Edinburgh 2014 Solo Show, an un-themed collection of thoughts - that’s it really. Nominated Best Club Comic, 2012 Chortle Awards, he also Supported Micky Flanagan on his Out Out tour.
8:30pm, £5
Komedia - 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

Tuesday 29th July


Scooby Doo
@TheatreRoyalBTN
Scooby-Doo and the gang are back by popular demand and with even more Spooky Mystery and fun - this time in the Pyramids... Warner Bros.’ Cartoon Classic Comes to Life!
6:30pm, Wed-Sat 2:30pm & 6:30pm, £21.40 + bf
Theatre Royal - New Road, BN1 1SD

Scooby Doo

Wednesday 30th July


afieldoftrees
@thehopebrighton
The long awaited EP launch from the local psych/folk outfit. With a solo acoustic set from Jimi Maffei and a stripped back set from Joymask.
8pm, £3
The Hope - 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA

Thursday 31st July


Frankie Forman
@FrankieForman
Soulful and sultry, Frankie Forman sings from the heart. Likened to Mazzy Star and Portishead, her sound is a sexy Western esque trip-hop blues. With support from local acts EZ Stone and Pipe and Tabor.
8pm, Free entry before 9pm
Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar - 9-12 Middle Street, BN1 1AL

Frankie Forman

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Keep Brighton Hippodrome for Live Performance


Hippodrome

With many of Brighton's great music venues changing hands and being shut down, we find that every pub with a PA is now running music nights. Whilst this is in no way a bad thing and as a consequence the local scene is full to the brim with fantastic talent, there is definitely an undeniable gap in the market for dedicated music venues, and what better place than the stunning Grade II listed Brighton Hippodrome?
The beauty of living in a city with such a rich cultural history is that all around we have signposts to our past, from the cast iron green railings on the promenade to the wreckage of the West Pier, which has found a new function as a photography hotspot all year around. I think that it is a terrible shame that this stunning venue is looking to be turned into a cinema, particularly as Brighton already has The Odeon, Cineword, Duke of York and Dukes at Komedia.
Below is a link to an online petition against the plans to turn Brighton Hippodrome into a multi-screen cinema. I urge you all to sign it and see if we can save the Hippodrome and support its return as a live music venue.

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Wednesday 16 July 2014

Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 18h July - Thursday 24th July

Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 18h July - Thursday 24th July

  • 16th July 2014
  • Author: Tom Sayer
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Brighton & Hove's Definitive What's On Guide

 

Friday 18th July


Cable Club Presents: RPM'S
@CableClubGigs
Punchy indie pop rock with an attitude...prepare to be impressed! Support from the offbeat YOUNG and talented singer-songwriter Callum Taylor.
8:30pm, £5
The Prince Albert
48 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4ED
Absolute Bowie 
@absolutebowie
Back by popular demand, Absolute Bowie returns to Brighton with a brand new show, performing all the classic Bowie songs from the Ziggy Stardust era right through to the Thin White Duke eras.
7pm, £13.50 + b.f
Concorde II
Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN

Saturday 19th July


Shakedown Festival
@ShakedownUK
Brighton's one-day dance festival returns for a fourth year, this time being held in Waterhall. This year's line up is filled with great acts including Basement Jaxx, Duke Dumont, Groove Armada and Zane Lowe.
From 12pm, £45 + b.f
Waterhall, BN1 9YR

Shakedown

Overhead Wires Rising Stars
@overheadwires
A showcase of great young local acts who could very well be ones to watch out for in the near future. With Wild Horse, The New Communions and Tagore Chayne
1pm, £3 adv/£4 online/£5 otd
The Brunswick 
1 Holland Road, BN3 1JF

Sunday 20th July


Brighton Connections
@BPO_orchestra
Adding a bit of culture to your Sunday evening, members of the Brighton Philharmonic will be performing pieces by Schubert, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and local composer Peter Copley.
5pm, £15
Unitarian Church
New Road, BN1 1UF

Shamrock Open Mic
@fiddlers_btn
An open mic at the weekend? Yes you read correctly! So why not pick up your guitar or dust of your banjo and head down to this friendly and lively open mic, hosted by Brighton's favourite Irish Bar.
8pm, Free entry
Fiddler's Elbow
11-12 Boyces St, BN1 1AN

Monday 21st July


John Fullbright
@johnrfullbright
An Americana, folk and blues musician from Okemah, Oklahoma, John Fullbright's recent album 'Songs' has received universal critical acclaim. Catch him live on the Brighton date of his UK and festival tour.
7pm, £12
Green Door Store - Unit 2,3&4 Trafalgar Arches, BN1 4FQ

John Fullbright

Tuesday 22nd July


How's Harry
@Hows_Harry
Starting out as friends at school and having since gone on to play many shows around the south east, How's Harry have built a reputation for energetic and dedicated live shows and have been described as being the 'future of the UK Indie scene'.
8pm, £5
The Hope 
11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA

Wednesday 23rd July


Ellie Taylor: Elliementary
@EllieJaneTaylor
Ellie Taylor previews her highly anticipated debut show before the Edinburgh Fringe, looking at love, life, Matalan and other such hard hitting issues. As seen on C4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats.
7pm, £5
Komedia
44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

Elliementary


Thursday 24th July


Leaving Home Party
@cathsaye
With original music, Leaving Home Party is a story complete with cocktail sausages and tales about finding your way in the world. An Edinburgh Fringe Preview show.
7pm, £10/8 conc + £1 otd
T.O.M - 11a Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
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Chamber Opera Chicago Presents - Jane Austen's 'Persuasion'


Persuasion

Finishing off their short UK tour with at The Old Market Theatre in Hove, Chamber Opera Chicago perform Barbara Landis' adaptation of the Jane Austen's final novel, the classic 'Persuasion'. The show is fully staged with music of the era, chamber orchestra, Regency costumes and world-champion Irish dancers.
Set in the early 19th Century, the story centres around the second daughter of Sir Walter, Miss Anne Elliot, who is persuaded to break her marraige proposal to a handsome young naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, by her father and elder sister Elizabeth, who were dissatisfied with her choice, as he did not have the money or family connections that they desired.
By a curious twist of fate, they met again seven years later when Wentworth was a Captain, rich from the spoils of war, but unforgiving of Anne's rejection as she tries to win his heart once again.
The story is one of love, loss and rare second chances and is told with a wit and charm to capture the audience's hearts. Tickets £12/10 conc.
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Reviews and Features


My review of the soundtrack for the upcoming Zach Braff film Wish I Was Here, featuring tracks by Bon Iver, Rozler, Cat Power & Coldplay.

My guide to the debut album of local band Wild Rivers.


Read my review of Jacko Hooper's debut EP, 'For You' - "it hits like an fine cask-aged whisky, burning straight to the heart".

For more reviews, interviews and music features, check out whattomwrites.blogspot.com or follow me on twitter @tomsayeruk for updates. 

Thursday 10 July 2014

Wish I Was Here - Soundtrack Review

It is countdown time now for Zach Braff's new film 'Wish I Was Here', his crowd-funded follow-up to the hugely successful yet cult film 'Garden State' back in 2004. With preview screenings for over 45,000 pledgers from 1am GMT on Saturday 12th July and physical premieres to take place from 18th July in USA, Zach has released the soundtrack stream online through Entertainment Weekly's Website here - http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/07/08/stream-the-wish-i-was-here-soundtrack-with-exclusive-commentary-by-zach-braff/ - complete with his commentary on each of the tracks and the making of the album. Here is my track for track breakdown of the Wish I Was Here OST: A beautiful collection of intimate wonders.

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Track One - The Shins: "So Now What"

As a long-term fan of The Shins, Zach's use of their timeless track "New Slang" in his debut Garden State proved to be more crucial for both parties than they had ever imagined, with it helping to boost the popularity of the film and the band, simultaneously skyrocketing them both to the dizzying heights of fame, helped by Zach's popularity from his role as the charmingly goofy character of J.D in the American medical comedy series SCRUBS.

Their latest collaboration keeps the catchy vocals, this time with a full band sound rather than the stripped back acoustic feel of "New Slang". On first listen, I can already imagine a montage scene at some point near the end of the film with this song underscoring it. In the commentary Zach says that this is the first track for the credits at the end, which I'm sure will make people stick around after the film!

 With a whirling synth sound giving a slightly other-worldly feel and the chorus starting the track with the line "I have this crazy idea, somehow we coast to the end". The arrangement of the song is full of highs and lows, far from your typical verse/chorus indie pop track. A PHENOMENAL start to the soundtrack!



Track Two - Gary Jules: "Broke Window"

It's been a Mad World for Gary Jules. As Zach Braff says in the commentary "I can't believe he's not a household name yet!" This song opens the film with its gentle brushed drums, rich double-tracked vocals and an upbeat acoustic/folky vibe, somewhat reminiscent of Simon and Garfunkel.



Track Three - Radical Face: "The Mute"

Best known for his haunting track "Welcome Home", Radical Face is a one-man music making machine, playing pretty much every instrument under the sun. His track "The Mute" features his trademark "oohs", wide vocals, thought provoking lyrics (reminiscent of Ben Gibbard's Death Cab For Cutie) and folky percussion from a tambourine and bass drum.


Track Four - Hozier: "Cherry Wine (Live)"

Zach describes this song as "heartbreaking lyrics and poetry", recorded in a field with background bird-song within earshot. A sweet acoustic guitar plays a beautiful melody by itself full of slides and turns, which is then joined by a delicate vocal in serene counterpoint. "Open hand or closed fist would be fine. The blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine."

  

Track Five - Bon Iver: "Holocene"

Already well established amongst the Indie scene, this beautiful song is sure to be reaching a much wider audience with the sure success of Wish I Was Here. As a relative newcomer to the Bon Iver fanclub, I must say that I'd not heard the track, but it does offer everything that you might come to expect from a Bon Iver track: carefully spaced vocals, a gentle percussive groove underneath and an overwhelming feeling inside that listening to it brings. There are also some unexpected woodwind sounds in places! What more could you ask for?



Track Six - Badly Drawn Boy: "The Shining"

Badly Drawn Boy often write songs for the underdog, which Zach related to a lot when he was a struggling actor in L.A. "The Shining" is used in the film when Zach's character is bonding with his children for perhaps the first time. Opening with an unexpected trombone and cello duet, the "song" part of the track drops after 1 min 20 into the track. With acoustic guitars and bass underpinning the typical BDB vocals, which hang heavy with melancholy and a 00's indie sensibility.

  

Track Seven - Jump Little Children: "Mexico"

Unfortunately they've now split up, so don't get too into them, but still this soaring track has "aspects of lost love and sadness, but also hope" as Zach describes it. With a clear American twang, it has a kind of Coldplay "In My Place" feel about. The simple lyrics about running away have an immense feel-good feeling. Definitely a song to sing-a-long to driving along in a convertible on the open highway (or in the UK, in your Ford Fiesta with the windows slightly lowered) 


Track Eight - Cat Power & Coldplay: "I Wish I Was Here"

Another one of Zach's old favourites, Coldplay have often featured in his playlist and films, especially with the little making of videos that accompanied Wish I Was Here. This song sounds like a great early Coldplay track with its ripples of piano accompaniment and backing vocals from Chris Martin complimenting the poignant lyrics, sung by Cat Power. The song was specifically written for the film after Chris Martin was shown an early cut of the film, so you know it's something special! The reverb laden vocals are really very moving, with the song being understated, simple and perfect.



Track Nine - Allie Moss: "Wait It Out"

After meeting her at a party through a mutual friend Ingrid Michaelson, Zach was captivated when he first heard her playing an original track "Passerby". This track is an acoustic version of Imogen Heap's song "Wait It Out", originally written for another Zach Braff film that never was, whilst she was in Hawaii on holiday (the original below). With this ukulele and vocal super-stripped back version, the lyrics cut like a Samurai sword through a watermelon: "Pain on pain on play repeating, with a back-up makeshift life in waiting" 


Track Ten - Paul Simon: "The Obvious Child"

Another repeat offender on Zach's most wanted list, he admitted that "I'd been wanting to cut something to Obvious Child since I was in film school". Well it's a dream come true because there it is in the film! Combining African drumming with Simon's signature vocals, guitar and lyrics, the track is sure to give a great momentum to whichever scene it is used in! Check out the original video below.



Track Eleven - Japanese Wallpaper: "Breathe In (feat. Wafla)"

Recommended by a couple of Zach's friends and acquaintances, this was a new band/song to Zach's ears, but he felt that it went perfectly with the scene for the film. The heavy echo of the track masks the single picked guitar notes in a warm wash of sound. The track is deep and all-consuming, like a beautiful cathedral of a sunken city at the bottom of the seabed.



Track Twelve - Bon Iver: "Heavenly Father"

He's back again, with an original track recorded for the soundtrack of the film. This track was released as a stream a few days ago and exploded all across the internet worldwide. Starting with a drone of sound, foreshadowed by Justin Vernon's vocals. The production on this track is incredible, definitely best appreciated with headphones on. Not exactly a sing-a-along track, it is a painting of sound by a master craftsman.


Track Thirteen - Aaron Embry: "Raven's Song"

Zach describes this as "The perfect song for the end of the movie". It has an old-fashioned feeling, like a Western scene in a saloon bar somewhere in a town in the middle of nowhere. Zach even had to extend the song because he wanted more of it for the film!


Track Fourteen - The Weepies: "Mend"

Reminding Zach of Zappa, Hendrix, The Mama's and The Papas, The Weepies are another old favourite of Zach's. This previously unreleased track was sent by the band to use in the film and is sure not to disappoint. A rich bassline underpins the strings, acoustic finger-picking, piano and vocals in this incredibly peaceful song. With so much going on, it still feels very relaxed and not overloaded at all, with again a slightly reminiscent feel. Lovely lyrics too: "This is where my heart begins to mend". 

Track Fifteen - The Head and Heart: "No One To Let You Down"

Zach tells of how this track was "Recommended by Sony, The Head and The Heart are a great new band that everybody was talking about and fitted in line with the movie". A great way to end the soundtrack, the track builds up and drops out, shifting like the tides. "When you've got no one, there's no one to let you down."



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Talk at Treffos Independent School - with Tom Sayer and William Roberts (aka The Skyward Lemons)

A couple of weeks ago, I was visiting my friend Will Roberts in Anglesey, near where I went to university in Bangor, to do some recording of my new album, which is currently being arranged and mixed. During this time, Will and I went in to a local school to give a talk to the uppers class in Treffos Primary School. Having studied The Beatles recently and just returning from a day-trip to Liverpool the day before, the children were eager to learn about music journalism (from me) and music production (from Will).

As a part of our visit, Will played a couple of The Skyward Lemons' finished tracks to the class whilst they did drawings with charcoal, rubbers and coloured chalks on sugarpaper. Afterwards I played a couple of my songs on acoustic guitar and sang, as shown below.


It was a great experience for me to be able to share some of my experiences with the children, and give them some more information about what the music scene/industry is like today, compared to when The Beatles exploded onto the scene in the 1960's. It was really pleasing to see that a lot of the children already played instruments and that music was a big part of their lives already. I know that I didn't really get hooked on music until my early teens, so they have all got a few years head start on me already!

Will playing the piano during lunch break
The Uppers Class at Treffos with charcoaled hands and faces
Will and myself joining in the drawing fun
Playing one of my songs to the class whilst they drew


I'd like to thank Milli Evans for inviting us in to the school and hosting our visit and the Treffos Independent School for supporting and nurturing the children's education in such a practical way. I could tell from how the children spoke about music that it could well play a part in their professional lives many years from now, and I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to talk about what I do to such a young and receptive audience who I am sure all have bright futures ahead of themselves.

http://www.treffos.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Treffos
@TreffosSchool

Wednesday 9 July 2014

Wild Rivers - All The Lights Album Review - My Five Standout Tracks

Last month Brighton two piece Wild Rivers released their debut album All The Lights with an Album Launch night at Sticky Mike's Frog Bar. Unfortunately I was unable to make the gig, but here is the pick of my favourite tracks from the LP. Check it out on bandcamp now. It's available to download for just £3.





Track 1. Different Roads - With the album title in the opening line, I guess you could call this the title track of the album. Nice guitar hook lines give this song an edgy feel, combined with the strong rock drum beat. The song is made up of short verse and chorus sections which work really well together, followed neatly by the middle 8, guitar solo and vocal and drum re-introduction of the chorus at the end to bring it home. A confident start to their debut LP.



Track 4. Learning to Love - The cheeky chaps managed to get the album title into this track's lyrics too! Perhaps all part of a cunning subliminal marketing scheme. Either way, with addition of the piano on this track and a catchy chorus this track is another great addition to the album. It kind of reminds me a little of other local act FranClassic without the beatboxing.



Track 8. Capital Letters - Opening the album with a track of pure acoustic pop, this song would fit in very well with the the soundtrack to "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" with the likes of Scouting for Girls, The Rumble Strips and fictional band The Stiff Dylans.



Track 9. A Million Times - With more of a Britpop/Oasis vibe to the intro, the song quickly reverts back to the catchy upbeat indie-pop of the opening track. It kinda has the feeling of a Take That song, which for a debut album track is a real achievement.



Track 11. Find A Way - In my opinion this is by far the best track on the album.The simple acoustic and vocal at the start builds into the drop of the second verse and the incredibly catchy chorus has been stuck in my head since the very first hearing. This song could easily find a place in the Top 40 Chart. A great way to end the album, leaving the audience wanting more.

For more information about upcoming gigs, visit their facebook page.

Monday 7 July 2014

Love Supreme Review - Six New Jazz Discoveries

Love Supreme - Everything A Jazz Festival Should Be


Returning for a second year, (so far as I know) the UK's only camping three-day weekend summer jazz festival saw a massive overhaul from its hugely successful debut last year. The festival site was much larger this year with bigger stages, a wider variety of stalls and a better atmosphere than ever!

Whilst the sun didn't last all weekend, this did not dampen people's spirits, although Sunday's sunny day was definitely the busiest day of the festival. The walk in, walk out environment at all of the stages encouraged people to follow their ears and listen to what the liked the sound of, regardless of which stage it was on or who else was listening to it.

 Imelda May on the Main Stage - Sunday evening
 Sunset on the Main Stage - Sunday night
 Nikki Yanofsky at The Big Top - Saturday afternoon
 Georgia Mancio Trio at The Matua Sessions - Saturday afternoon
 Festival site - Saturday evening
 Normanton Street on Coco Face Bandstand - Saturday afternoon
 Festival crowds at the Main Stage - Sunday afternoon
 Soul II Soul on the Main Stage - Sunday evening
Ollie Howell Quintet at The Arena - Saturday afternoon

The best thing about the festival was seeing everybody from toddlers to pensioners all across the site having a great time, listening to great live music and feeling the love of Love Supreme. If you're not into the serious jazz, there is plenty of soul, funk, R'n'B, hip-hop and many other sub-genres to enjoy, so be sure to book early for next year, because if it carries on the way it's going, it could soon be one of the most popular festivals in the UK!

http://www.lovesupremefestival.com @lovesupremefest

Six New Jazz Discoveries from Love Supreme 2014


Here are just some of the new artists who I discovered over the weekend who are well worth a listen:



Nikki Yanofsky - Canadian prodigy superstar, aged just 20 and already in the big leagues of the r'n'b/pop-jazz scene with her uptempo catchy tunes


Omar - MBE songwriter and soul singer from the UK, described as the father of British neo soul, best known for his debut single "There's Nothing Like This".



Lalah Hathaway - With an incredible vocal range from the dizzying highs to the gravelly lows and the ability to sing chords (from time to time), Lalah will leave you speechless



Courtney Pine - A CBE awarded London saxophonist extraordinaire known for his upbeat arrangements, playful performance style and the many strange sounds be produces from his sax



Dave Holland's Prism - A little bit of heavy jazz that is very listenable, something to put your head down to and go on a journey with



Christian McBride Trio - A serious bassist with some of the fastest fingers in the business. Starting a long world tour with his performance in the UK at Love Supreme.


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