David Snedddon Bedford 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).

The Bedford has a cosy relaxed ambience and I always enjoy gigs here.
The venue has a very fun Bar beside it – completely divided from this dark, circular venue that always makes me think of an Elizabethan theatre, and ideal for the artists performing, as those wanting to chat can go to the adjoining bar.

A bit disappointing only the two short sets of 2 songs. This is good too though as it means people stay around to hear all the artists.
Even so this was an excellent, very upbeat gig, and I got some good shots. Well they are blue-tinged and will need time editing.

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 enjoy watching David playing piano on ‘King of Hearts’. He really gets into it and enjoys it a lot – moving from side to side. 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. He played 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.’
Dave G sang a strong set, proving he has a powerful soul voice, and some excellent and memorable tunes. He’s fortunate too to have such a tight and energetic backing band with Jay on guitar and David on keys.

(David was also glowing – as Rangers FC won their way through to the UEFA Cup Final that night, their first time in 38 years! I hope he manages the trip to Manchester next week! Well football is not really a religion – is it?) - MY BLUE PICS!
‘David’s voice plummets those emotional depths, and as Bet said before ‘still gets me where it hurts.’