Eddi Reader

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• Eddi Reader

  Can there be any more appropriate place to testify to a joyous musical talent than the magnificent St Mary-in-the-Castle? Not many venues merit a round of applause when praised from the stage but this was the case on Sunday night when fans congregated to hear Eddi Reader play at the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Hastings seafront. Eddi is deeply immersed in a tradition of singing, proved by ninety minutes of almost flawless pitch and control. Her fills and trills weaved around the guitars filling the room with ribbons of sound, sometimes pointing to the heavens sustaining a long note in her upper register, producing diamond-sharp song. Together with her band she played a range of music harking back to her award-winning Sings the Songs of Robert Burns album, tracks from her immaculate Love is the Way album, an airing for her number one Fairground Attraction hit Perfect and a selection from the newest offering Vagabond. But Vagabonds would have been a better name for this tour as she brings with her a ragtag medley of musical talent - notably John Douglas, husband and musician, and Boo Hewerdine, her long-time musical partner, both playing guitar. Joining them was Irish accordionist Alan Kelly, leaving his Gang for the tour, and Kevin McGuire on double bass. This musical provenance brings in Kate Rusby, The Trashcan Sinatras, Michael McGoldrick and Karen Matheson among many others. During the evening Eddi embellished her songs with personal stories about her family and friends, often to one of Boo’s background guitar refrains. We got to know her mother and father, aunts, uncles and children. Her tales were touching, intelligent, poignant and funny and lent credence to the notion that this music is very real and respectful to a meaningful musical tradition. By the end of the evening it was hard not to feel that you were bidding farewell to an old friend. The support act on the night was from folk guitarist Findlay Napier, a Billy Bragg from the Ozark Mountains, also playing tunes co-penned by Boo Hewerdine. Eddi last came to our little part of England two years ago when she played at the De La Warr Pavilion. I was convinced it was the best concert I’d seen and I thought she was at the top of her game then. I was wrong; she just gets better.

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  von colin-jenner

• Eddi Reader is a wonderful performer. She is a Scottish singer and songwriter, and also a great record producer and musician.

  Reader has been performing for years. She first started in 1984. She stills puts on awesome shows to this day. She is great at playing instruments. Some of the instruments she plays include the acoustic guitar, concertina, harmonica, tambourine, ukulele, and piano. She is immensely talented. Her voice is absolutely beautiful.

  She has put out many albums and singles. Some of her singles are “Patience of Angels”, “Joke (I’m Laughing)”, “Dear John”, “Town without Pity”, “Medicine”, “The Wanting Kind”, “Forgive the Boy”, “Old Soul”, “Love is the Way”, and “My Shining Star”. Reader’s concerts are a joy to watch. She has gotten better and better as the years as gone by. Her voice will leave chills on your arms.

  The audience watches her in amazement was she sings. She has a rare gift. When she sings it hits you right in your heart. Some people were crying while she was singing. It is simply a beautiful experience to see her perform live. Eddi does not disappoint. Her voice is one of a kind. Eddi is a performer that puts all of what she has inside on stage. She will leave you satisfied that you came to her concert.

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  Von Anonymous

• Attended the concert in Derry. It was absolutely brilliant. Everyone one of the six artists were fantastic. Eddi has the most wonderful voice and is also extremely funny. A great experience. You could tell they were enjoying every moment as well. A special mention to John Douglas for his opening solo set. What a voice. Thank you all.

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  von mckeever.14

• what a great night, Eddi Reader was outstanding, great entertainer, amazing voice, great range, can sing anything

  love her singing "Dragonflies". Very talented band supporting her, all musicians in their own right. Thoroughly enjoyed the show

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  von helen-pawsey

• Fantastic gig. I hadn’t seen her perform for 20 years.

  The range of her material is amazing, as is the quality of her voice.

  I won’t leave it that long for the next visit.

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  von smcc1879

• As usual Eddi brought the house down with her fantastic voice, choice of songs, charm and witty repartee. It is always guaranteed to be a good night when Eddi performs.

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  von Aine1