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LAST TIME AT THE ACOUSTIC CLUB

THURSDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2024

Ladies Night

 

Hello Acoustic Clubbers

Last time we were delighted to welcome back four performers for our first Ladies Night in a while. The concept of the evening was to showcase the talents of four female performers and we welcomed back the local legends Chloe Turner, Trina Reed, Alice Walker and Jess Brett.

 

CHLOE TURNER

Chloe is a performer we have been in awe of over the past few years. She has an amazing repertoire of so many differing genres it is sometime difficult to keep up. However last time she showcased her writing talents as well as her exemplary guitarwork and beautiful vocals. Chole is well known for working with some of the very best musicians around, but her set was just magnificent.

 

TRINA REED

Trina is a prodigious songwriter who has delighted us for many years. She first appeared as a young player who has a turn of phrase that invites you to listen further.

Her set was a delightful mixture of old and new songs that commanded absolute attention, her songs are an extension of her personality and are just beautiful compositions. A masterful set!

 

ALICE WALKER

Alice has been performing at the Acoustic Club for many years. Her original music defines her as a “Very precious One Off” who we do not see or hear often enough. Her almost dismissive approach in introducing her songs is the complete opposite of the depth and feeling she brings to her music. Alice does not disappoint and her set was a tour de force.

 

JESS BRETT

Jess needs no introduction to those of us who remember her history as the person who ran the Acoustic Club after Annie and Keef stepped down in 2013. Jess continued the foundation that Keef and Annie laid down in mixing fantastic headliners with encouraging both new and experienced players.

 

Over the past couple of years Jess has moved into a new mode. She has been encouraged to develop her songwriting and her performance has moved to a much higher level. Jess has always had a delightful voice that can change depending on the genre she is delivering. She can range from hard blues to quiet and intimate acoustic with ease. As a professional music teacher her accompaniment has always been precise and compelling but it is the delivery of the “New” Jess that allows free range to the combination of all her musicianship and musicality that makes her an absolute star.

Her set was littered with brilliance and had the packed audience in the palm of her hand.

 

Many thanks to our wonderful performers all of whom delivered on of the best evenings of LIVE music we have heard for a long time. The packed audience will attest to that.

 

Many thanks to the Staff and volunteers at the South Mill Arts Centre for their continued support and especially Ali the Sound Technician who made all our performers sound the very best.