Hearing Aid Review for the Flapper gig 23/05/08:
'How do you follow that? A singer / songwriter of course. Local troubadour Jamie Croft played a strong, passionate set of mainly original material (with a cover of 'Help' thrown in for good measure), the highlights of which were the Wild Wood-esque Dance With The Devil and I'll Save You Tonight. He reminded me a little of a (much) younger Van Morrison in places, but that's probably just me.'
Influences
The Beatles, Paul Weller, The Stone Roses and Oasis.
Sounds Like
PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES and VENUES include 'The Barfly' Birmingham supporting Operahouse. 'The Flapper and Firkin' in Birmingham supporting Bryn Chrystopher. 'The Rainbow' in Birmingham. 'The Cross' and 'The Hare and hounds' in Birmingham.
I have been singing and playing guitar since the age of 5 and composing since the age of 10. I have never looked back!
Every song I write seems to be an improvement on the last and now I am looking at recording my latest material a.s.a.p.
I have mostly accoustic tracks, but I am now writing with Keith Birkett(Rokyesoxoff) in our recently formed band 'High Roller'.
HEARING AID REVIEW FOR THE RAINBOW 24/07/08
First up Jamie Croft. Another great solo spot (saw him back in May, supporting Bryn Christopher) and, despite having only heard most of the songs just once they'd lodged firmly in my aging brain. Which is always the mark of quality songwriting and a top notch performance. He has a wonderfully laid back style, eyes closed and lost in the song, you get the feeling that this is someone who is as happy strumming away to himself as he is to an audience. Which, for me, is the right way round. Lots of standout moments, but Supergirl, Dance With The Devil and I'll Save You Tonight were all pretty close to 'acoustic arcadia'.
playing the rainbow on 22nd june m8 so if you fancey coming down it should be a good day got about 10 bands on its an all dayer event, should be a good day :)
great Jamie i'll book you in for that then, also spoke to Arthur and he hasn't got a slot free on the night with The Siege so he will send me some other dates. Will let you know!
Alright Jamie, well done Friday thanks for playing and you must do that one tune next time, it's my fav. Anyway you up for supporting Bryn Christopher at The Flapper on May the 23rd? if you haven;t yet add yourself to the Flapper site in my top friends! Anyway thanks again for everything and making Friday great, Bec :-0)
Howdo JC, Thanks for your comments. Was a great night last night... We'll have to get something organised there again together soon. Cheers bud! The Ganders
