Morvern Callar and James Morrison gig
Last night went to the (wonderful) The Luminaire (Time Out's live venue of the year 2005-06) to see James Morrison (rather than James Morrison the aussie jazz guy). First saw him supporting Martha Wainwright at the end of May, and was struck by his great songs, but particularlyhis incredible voice. He has one of those great husky,rough-round-the-edges soul voices wit incredible power, even if it doesseem rather odd on a 21 year old (and very good looking) white englishguy. One woman at the gig said she'd heard him compared to Otis Redding, which i think may be slightly overstating it at this stage.
Watch out for him in 2006, he's got a deal with Polydor and the album is out at the end of the week. More info can be found on http://www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com
There's a couple of articles and interviews with james on the BBC website
James Morrison banishes the blues
Later with Jools Holland interview
Supporting James Morrison was the very very impressive Morvern Callar (formerly known as Hazey Jane. I was reminded partly of Martha Wainwright, though less angry/forceful, but more of the rather whimsical, floaty style of Joanna Newsom.
Particular favourite of the set was Morvern Callar - Cut Your Nails, and also a fantastic, if rather strange cover of the old classic 'My Old Man' (as in My Old Man, said follow the van, and don't dilly dally on the way) which was a lovely end to the set.
You can hear a couple of tracks on her My Space
Watch out for him in 2006, he's got a deal with Polydor and the album is out at the end of the week. More info can be found on http://www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com
There's a couple of articles and interviews with james on the BBC website
James Morrison banishes the blues
Later with Jools Holland interview
Supporting James Morrison was the very very impressive Morvern Callar (formerly known as Hazey Jane. I was reminded partly of Martha Wainwright, though less angry/forceful, but more of the rather whimsical, floaty style of Joanna Newsom.
Particular favourite of the set was Morvern Callar - Cut Your Nails, and also a fantastic, if rather strange cover of the old classic 'My Old Man' (as in My Old Man, said follow the van, and don't dilly dally on the way) which was a lovely end to the set.
You can hear a couple of tracks on her My Space