Girls with Guitars goes from strength to strength.
Raising money for breast cancer research never seemed more fun. The second installment of Girls with Guitars at the Donkey was a huge success last Thursday. With a sparkling array of talent singing there hearts out for a great cause.
I had a previous commitment and was only able to make it after Bethia Mitchel had been on, but reports are that she played with the maturity and power that belies her tender years and i have no reason doubt that. I've seen Bethia on many occasions astound people with the clarity and depth of her voice. After Beth was Cherry and the orchestra, this was the first time I've seen more than half a song from these 2 (usually 3 as there were minus a percussionist). I'll be checking to see when they're playing next as they have a quality and conviction that makes you want to hear more. Next up was Matti Wilson. Now then, the more I see Matti perform the more I'm convinced she was born for the stage, i know that sounds a little trite, but offstage shes quiet (ish ;) polite and slightly shy .. as soon as she gets in front of the mike something happens, she grows, 15 years become 50, she entertains and makes you smile inside and out, and then there's her songs, witty confident and mature. I'll say nothing more that just, go and see for yourself.
Matti Wilson
Grace Capper and the magic roots
The final act has a touch of magic about them and they now it .... if only because they are called Grace Capper and the Magic Roots. With originality seeping from every pore these guys are truly inventive and still accessible, brilliantly listenable and very very cool with it! win win win id say. Playing an acoustic mix of reggae and rootsy folk with Graces songs taking us to far off places and still keeping toes tapping. The highlight of the set for me was a cover of Kate Bushes Army Dreamers ... played with such ownership i just wasn't a cover song anymore. With a belly dancing Paula Driver to complete the final number of the night, everyone had a great time raising money making sure the world is a slightly safer place for breasts, and who's going to argue about that?
Looking forward to GWG3 already.....
see you at the next gig
markus
Raising money for breast cancer research never seemed more fun. The second installment of Girls with Guitars at the Donkey was a huge success last Thursday. With a sparkling array of talent singing there hearts out for a great cause.
I had a previous commitment and was only able to make it after Bethia Mitchel had been on, but reports are that she played with the maturity and power that belies her tender years and i have no reason doubt that. I've seen Bethia on many occasions astound people with the clarity and depth of her voice. After Beth was Cherry and the orchestra, this was the first time I've seen more than half a song from these 2 (usually 3 as there were minus a percussionist). I'll be checking to see when they're playing next as they have a quality and conviction that makes you want to hear more. Next up was Matti Wilson. Now then, the more I see Matti perform the more I'm convinced she was born for the stage, i know that sounds a little trite, but offstage shes quiet (ish ;) polite and slightly shy .. as soon as she gets in front of the mike something happens, she grows, 15 years become 50, she entertains and makes you smile inside and out, and then there's her songs, witty confident and mature. I'll say nothing more that just, go and see for yourself.
Matti Wilson
Grace Capper and the magic rootsThe final act has a touch of magic about them and they now it .... if only because they are called Grace Capper and the Magic Roots. With originality seeping from every pore these guys are truly inventive and still accessible, brilliantly listenable and very very cool with it! win win win id say. Playing an acoustic mix of reggae and rootsy folk with Graces songs taking us to far off places and still keeping toes tapping. The highlight of the set for me was a cover of Kate Bushes Army Dreamers ... played with such ownership i just wasn't a cover song anymore. With a belly dancing Paula Driver to complete the final number of the night, everyone had a great time raising money making sure the world is a slightly safer place for breasts, and who's going to argue about that?
Looking forward to GWG3 already.....
see you at the next gig
markus
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