JAZZ BAR EDINBURGH REVIEW (23,24,25th Aug 2007)
Fans were buzzing after David’s sold out gigs at the festival. The audience was of every age and responded
enthusiastically, while fans had travelled many miles to hear David perform.
In August David played 3 nights at the atmospheric Jazz Bar Edinburgh during the festival, along with Chris Townsend supporting. Earlier on the Thursday I went to check the venue, which is in Chambers Street ( parallel to the High Street) and is accessed by some steep narrow steps to the basement venue. Inside it is dark and narrow with a long bar running the left wall and small round tables scattered about - with the small stage at the very far end. The walls are painted a warm golden colour, certainly one of those intimate jazz places with large jazz images on the walls and warm glowing wall lights.

Around 7pm we joined the queue for the gig where the excitement was palpable and all 3 nights were sold out events. There was a small space in front of the bar to take photos. The stage had a slightly chipped rustic piano in the corner and was tightly piled with an assortment of instruments from drums kits to a variety of guitars. I felt whoever ran this venue loves music and I did meet a friendly manager later who was watched the gig from the front of the bar. David is a natural to photograph as he is so lost in the music. Sometimes I feel at gigs the artists are performing for the cameras and that's useless - not so with David. Chris was on stage for his set first. He projects well with a broad smile his charged songs - while he pumps those foot pedals and pounds on his guitar. His songs are well written and his voice charismatic.

THE JAZZ BAR: Probably my Favourite David Sneddon Photos, loved the golden glow of them. By miles also my favourite gigs of David's - so much fun and so good to hear John and David sing together.  His gig was so full of joy, and the last time I took photos of John & David doing a gig together. Although he is sitting at the corner piano, David is great to photograph – one moment passionately engrossed, then full of joy, and then intense or pensive. The Jazz Bar gigs were full of every emotion – from heartache to joy, loss and comfort and that mystic musical connection. David and John have unique musical rapport. and I hope my photos in a small way might express the energy and excitement of these gigs. Great venue for taking pics at too. Happy nights!

Although he is sitting at the corner piano David is great to photograph – one moment passionately engrossed, then full of joy, and then intense or pensive.
Songs included One Old Soul (joy of love) Wish You Well (tender vocals), Time (perfect harmonies) Lady Lullaby (beautifully passionate) Insomnia (deeply moving) and a great cover of Rocket Man. Fans adored hearing David’s hit 'Stop Living The Lie' and sang along.
David looked very happy playing to a Scottish crowd, and surely an indication that he should come play up here more often!
Thursday gig the rehearsal, Friday the main event and Saturday the encore!
I’m honoured to have been able to be there and hear David perform. I got some of my best photos at this gig.
Unforgettable memory.

He writes songs with sincere quality. David not only has something new to say, but a distinctive sound and voice - with strong dynamic piano playing and clear emotionally passionate vocals and melodies that reach into your heart. His lyrics are deeply touching.
Five years ago David was busking on the High Street with John Kielty and the Martians. John’s musical the Sundowe was produced by world famous Cameron Mackintosh in Nov 2007. David has his new sensational White Noise EP and enjoys success as a songwriter in London. In a hint of drama David joined the Martians for 2 songs before his Saturday gig on the High Street, in black white trimmed sunglasses. 

The Jazz Bar gigs were full of every emotion – from heartache to joy, loss and comfort and that mystic musical connection. David has reached a place where he seems grounded and to have a sense of clear direction with his music. He was destined to be a songwriter and to play intimate venue gigs.
People were crammed at the Bar and sitting at the side tables. Not only did his set fly by, but we were left wanting more.
John Kielty backed with perfect harmonies and guitar, adding this own energy and charisma.
I’m honoured to have been able to be there and hear David perform, these gigs were very emotional and poignant. Very happy, but also tinged with a sadness over the 'what if's.' Unforgettable memory.

REVIEWS - His set was far too short, and I felt he has something new in his songs, which are sensitive and sincere. He is in a different league to most singer songwriters that I hear, who simply don’t touch me in my heart that way.’ SINGER
By forsaking the bubblegum world of pop offered to him through his success in 'Fame Academy' and allowing his depth to show, David Sneddon has in turn been good for music. EDINBURGH GUIDE

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