eyebrows 04/15/2010
  Nothing changes - just like after we played 'Summer of 69' in the School Christmas Concert or when I saw a spider the size of my hand living in my toilet in Kenya - there's no way I can fall straight to sleep after that. What a wonderful night! I predicted disaster after the cold catching, eyebrow over-plucking of the morning and what seemed like millions of "sorry I can't make it" texts through the afternoon but the evening, boy oh. Thanks SO very much to everyone who came out to support and to celebrate with me. It really was so lovely. (and for the record, the thought that goes into the "cant make it" texts is always appreciated.) The night was kicked into shape by 3-piece Americana outfit - The Propostion. They are a 3 - piece but between them play Guitar, Bass, Drums, Banjo, Harmonica, Lap-Steel, keyboard, and Mandolin - pretty impressive but always seemless and the band are effortlessly humble about their multi-talentedness. This band are all about the songs - and they had a fantastic stack of them too. When I get to play alongside these guys it reminds me of the things I love about music. When Can I get hold of this e.p. fellas? Jax Burgoyne had the audience in silence as she read out her short-story 'When Harry Met Sally.' A beautifully written snapshot into the consciousness of somebody suffering from the complications of old age. This one wowed listeners in America and is my favourite story of Jax's repertoire. Then I got up and played songs from my album accompanied by the fabulous Rupert on fiddle. The guys is incredible. We had one rough rehearsal nearly a week or two and he just turns up and plays as if he were a character in the story. I forgot to write Workhouse on the setlist though - one for next time for sure. Thanks to Jason and Justin for the sound, to The Propostion for bringing their energy, songs and their following along, to Jax, to Dan McKee, to Ross and Jez for taking lots of picture which I hope to post here soon,a nd to everyone who showed even more support by buying the album. Thank you. Launch part two is on Saturday at the Ent Shed in Bedford. If you don't mind a bit of a drive and you want some more then I'll look forward to seeing you there! I will attempt to sleep now - and hope for thicker eyebrows come morning. CommentsFri, 16 Apr 2010 01:18:45 You're right Jess, marvellous night. My voice was shot from the start and I can't speak at all this morning. But Sheila and I didn't stop talking about your performance until the early hours. Your songs are terrific and your performance has grown to such stature over the past year. You owned the room and I think you could own much, much bigger stages too. It was a pleasure to play on the same bill and I hope The Proposition will play with you again very soon. More power to your eyebrows! Jason Burgess Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:28:25 The sheer power that sprang forth from the speakers when you performed made me think we had turned the amp up a extra notch, but we hadn't. Then you did an encore totally without amplification and proved just where that power and passion was coming from. The entire evening was amazing and I am proud of The Proposition (who I manage), but Jax led us by the hand from the band and expertly delivered us back to where you were waiting to take us to new heights, ably assisted by Rupert's violin. Leave a Reply | Welcome!...to the website of:    ArchivesSeptember 2010 |
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