A lovely night at the Crown of Lights in Heckmondwike, great music from four diverse bands.Thingamejig a five piece from Dewsbury and Holmfirth, playing some traditional Irish jigs and songs with rhythmic drumming cat weasel, a lovely twangy pink acoustic bass guitar, twinkly mandolin and acoustic guitar and expressive fiddle setting the audiences toes a tapping, lovely voice harmonies in the songs.
Then came the inimical folk singer Bruce Baillie from Cleckheaton who sang in a clear Yorkshire voice rich and resonant with harmonics underpinning and subtle dynamics reflecting the mood of his songs accompanying himself on guitar with harmonica solos clear and rich in tone.
Followed by 6 piece Leeds and York band Mahoganey Monkey, with flute, whistles, and mandolin etching sweet melodies against African drum, guitar and bass rhythms and harmonies, accompanied by vocal harmonies.Jade Helliwell stole the show with her beautiful powerful vocal performance accompanied on keyboard, drums and Bass guitar by the versatile Peter Earnshaw and Dalton Wright. Her love of song and expression overcame any shyness or nerves and her own song 'Save Me' was deliciously upbeat and uplifting. Her performance drew loud and excited applause from the Crown of Light audience.
Excellent compeering from host Donal and attentive sound, stage and lighting from engineers Peter Earnshaw and Dalton Wright kept all the difficult acoustic instruments singing sweetly.Good hand pulled beer and a friendly attentive audience shared a fun, musical St Patrick's night together.
Andrew Sugden
YorkshireGigGuide
Crown Of Lights Facebook Page
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