Post by maree on Apr 24, 2008 23:56:06 GMT 1
I'm just back fae the Sound Hall in Lerwick where Teddy Thompson was playing an accoustic set. Teddy is the son of Richard and Linda Thompson - folky folk.
His music is very difficult to categorise but his latest album is covers of superb country songs and the album before was very "ecclectic" - to coin a much used phrase.
I've been listening to his second album for a few months noo and couldn't quite decide if I was really into it or not, but I was blown away by his stage appearance tonight. His voice is suberb and he had me spellbound at times.
www.teddythompson.com/
I was totally blown away by his support act. Fair Isle resident-Shetland Life editor-Singer/Songwriter Mallachy Tallack sang an played his heart oot. The set from Mallachy was also accoustic and he was accompanied by Steven Laurenson, who also put in a tremendous performance. I'd only ever heard snippets of Mallachy until tonight and again I couldn't quite decide what I thought, but the performance tonight was worthy of any stage.
www.malachytallack.com/
It was interesting to note that although Teddy and Mallachy are both fairly well known locally, the gig wasn't a sell out and it did get me thinking about the financial viability of the new Mareel cinema and music venue...., but that's a whole new thread and can of worms!!
His music is very difficult to categorise but his latest album is covers of superb country songs and the album before was very "ecclectic" - to coin a much used phrase.
I've been listening to his second album for a few months noo and couldn't quite decide if I was really into it or not, but I was blown away by his stage appearance tonight. His voice is suberb and he had me spellbound at times. www.teddythompson.com/
I was totally blown away by his support act. Fair Isle resident-Shetland Life editor-Singer/Songwriter Mallachy Tallack sang an played his heart oot. The set from Mallachy was also accoustic and he was accompanied by Steven Laurenson, who also put in a tremendous performance. I'd only ever heard snippets of Mallachy until tonight and again I couldn't quite decide what I thought, but the performance tonight was worthy of any stage.
www.malachytallack.com/
It was interesting to note that although Teddy and Mallachy are both fairly well known locally, the gig wasn't a sell out and it did get me thinking about the financial viability of the new Mareel cinema and music venue...., but that's a whole new thread and can of worms!!
