Martin Simpson True Stories
Martin Simpson True Stories
Thursday 27 January
True Stories is a combination of traditional songs and Simpson’s own original compositions, receivingwide critical acclaim when it was released in 2009. Ranging from solo guitar instrumentals to full band arrangements it features some of the finest musicians around.
Influenced by Northumbrian dance tunes, Anglo Scots ballads, blues songs, New Orleans jazz and R and B, the sounds are highly distinctive. Simpson’s own songs are beautifully written and at times most unusual in form.
What the press say
“Although it’s his guitar virtuosity that’s frequently lauded, it’s as an interpreter of song that Martin Simpson really scores. Simpson delivers narratives with colour and conviction. Fittingly be-gonged several times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Martin Simpson is taking his place, not just as a hero for guitar-besotted acolytes but as one of the national treasures of English traditional music."
BBC RADIO 2
"Distinctive coiled-spring beauty and power. A revelation...Exquisitely at one with the All-English repertoire...A master "
MOJO
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Running time: 1 hr 40 mins
Start time: 7.45pm
