Troubadour June 17th 2008

‘Wild and Sophisticated’
The Troubadour has the most fun hub of any venue, which creates a good stage for performers. It is set in a U shape with the stage in the corner -dividing the audience into 3 separate sections, with one section for the Bar. It is also the most atmospheric, friendliest and relaxed of venues. I love it. My nephew names it as his favourite London venue. These T pics are so full of fun and energy.

There wasn’t a big crowd tonight, but it appeared many were here to hear David – and listened attentively to his set – well some were whistling and cheering fairly loudly! Monday and Tuesday are quieter nights for music venues.

Dave opened the gig around 8.20, followed by Jake Hook and then David about 9.30. Lastly were a classic rock band from Bristol.

**David’s best Vocal
Maybe it was just a good sound engineer! – but David’s vocal were awesome – especially on new song Scars. He raves away about other singers – yet he’s the one that has that magic vibe!
Perfect Vocal. I have recordings of gigs from last year, and there is totally no comparison. So much more accomplished, together and faultless.

David sang a longer set of 6 songs, so much better than the divided sets. He sang Little Houses, Northern Lights, My Plan, Scars, One Old Soul, ( a favourite song for me and great to hear it again!) and No One.

On the new guitar led songs David's vocals work well – lovely – such as on the acoustic Goodbye Baby and LIVE on the radio with guitar, and on NoOne etc. On the new recordings he is hitting exactly the right feel - wonderful. I enjoy David singing his piano songs, but I also enjoy the guitar songs. It is good to hear his true musical voice dominating the recordings the way I hear at gigs – but also finding his musical voice. And now he has. Although being totally honest it’s David's piano songs I enjoy best!

I’ve listened to music many years and hope I have a good ear for it. There is something magic about David's voice and piano, they work together perfectly.

He looked cool in black shirt and black tie – poor thing with safety pins keeping his jeans off the floor. During One Old Soul he lost his way on the lyrics but managed to keep going – well done David! Also he said he 'forgot' about his own gig! Glad Dave G reminded him!

On stage David is by turn funny, touching and vital. His voice and melodies hit raw nerves. Thanks David for the wonderful gigs.
As one Troubadour Barman remarked - lets hear you sing like an angel David. I keep thinking of this A word, (stop it!) it certainly feels like one.