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  MY BEDFORD PHOTOS 1ST May 2008

The Bedford Gig 1st May 2008

‘Assured Confidence’ – so much energy and cool vibes - and with a new rhythm and feel to the songs. The 3 Daves took centre stage again.
I don’t know what else to say. This was a David having fun with it. David looked well, very together and smart in black jacket, brocade tie, and textured shirt. Ah he dresses up well! His hair longer and face rounder (perhaps due to not playing football since breaking his wrist at Christmas).
He has been writing with David Mullins, his backing guitarist, for some guitar led songs, and it’s been going really well. David M said they instantly clicked, and it is good that David has a new writing partner he works well with. It takes time and I guess their playing together at the gigs the past year has brought them together musically too.
Which meant 4 new guitar-led songs with David coming in with piano – Little Houses, Scars, My Plan and No One..
He has a plan! no idea what it is, but he tells us as he sings. I used to wonder that he wasn’t doing this for his own set – so it was fun to see on his first new song ‘Little Houses’ that he has added a more taping your feet rhythm.  
David always surprises and challenges with his music - and he plays with conviction.
The new songs are deep with questioning soul-searching - ‘Little Houses keep me safe inside’ ‘I don’t want the scars, they’ll walk all over me’  
‘’I’ll keep banging my piano with my broken hand.’ ‘I guess you can’t trust no one, And now I’m no one too.’
I’ve written before, David’s songs bring ‘ thought-provoking introspection’ - they also offer a depth that few artists reach emotionally.
As Bet said before, his voice ‘still gets me where it hurts.’

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The Bedford has a relaxed dark intimacy with all tables facing the stage, and I always enjoy gigs here. It has a fun Bar beside it which is completely seperated through a walk way from this dark, circular venue that always makes me think of an Elizabethan theatre and is ideal for the artists performing.
Those wanting to chat can go to the adjoining bar. The light at the Bedford is soft and clear and I have been fortunate to get possibly my best shots here.
I've heard many say they enjoy this venue a lot - both punters and performers. Run by Tony Moore who supports aspiring artist - BIg thanks Tony!
Photos - David was in good light and I hope the photos tell more than words ...

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David Sneddon The Bedford October 2006: My first time seeing David solo. His keyboards were brought centre stage, and he gave an engrossing performance.

David sang 6 years ago now in 2002 on a Tv show, and showed the expression, strength and edge of his high tenor voice – and his passion and love of life and music. He plays piano and writes his own songs - what was he doing on a reality/talent quest tv show that was ready to label him boyband? At the live gigs, David often tells jokes and appears lighthearted - and then when he starts to sing he shifts gear totally and his clear 'honest passions' come to the fore and how serious he is about his music. His voice dominates and veers from rich lower tones to searing highs, while he plays piano with conviction and drama. I know he worries about forgetting lyrics! His songs are insightful, challenging and true. About how love might see us through life's obstacles - and he comes at things from new angles. His melodies are beautifully expressive.  He's taken on board many influences and made them his own voice.