Jamie Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Nels Andrews+AJ RoachTuesday 24th October7.50 (5 concessions & Regulars)Doors open:7.30pm Show starts: 8pmTwo of the US Americana scenes foremost artists team up for what will be a stunning double bill.Roachs authentic Appalachian rootsiness will be complemented by Andrews poetic, widescreen visionin a double bill no one who truly appreciates great songwriting should miss.Nels AndrewsSparsely arranged, slyly intelligent country-folk stuffed with juniper winds, Juarez jails and long womenin short dresses, delivered with all the gruff urgency of Tom Waits over lap steel and ruptured guitar.****UncutThe audience is transfixed, no one leaves, no one goes to the bar, they just listen, to a lyricist whosewords have a power and intensity that is rarely matched, and remind you of the glory days of Morrisonand Dylan. Americana UKAJ Roacha masterclass in illustrating how much sophistication goes into creating so-called primitive music. TheHeraldHis Americana folk songs unfold beautiful narratives and a gritty sentiment not heard since the lategreat Townes Van Zandt last broke the hearts of an audience. Listen.comRoach is a deep woods troubadour with a cunning wit and a southern gothic spiritualism that soundsolder than voodoo. Pop Matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Nels Andrews, he's good. But it's a fitba night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Tape the football - and avoid the score till you get home - Likely Lads stylie.Fa's playin' anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Fa's playin' anyway?Me...and at my age you have to make the most of it. Like every game may be your last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Nels was great a Drakes about 2 years ago!Excellent fingerpicking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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