On Thursday, I went to see the lovely Lauren Aquilina, performing for a sold out Borderline in London. I must admit, when we got into soundcheck and heard her singing just a few songs with her new band, I could tell it was going to be good!
Because of getting there for soundcheck, it meant we were at the front of the queue, which meant we got to stand right at the front - I just about have ears left :)
First up supporting Lauren was Matt Maltese, he'd won the comptetition to support Lauren at one of her dates. He was pretty good, and I did come home and check him out on YouTube. He has a chilled sound and his skill with a piano/keyboard adds to his vocals. He's got an EP out, which is a pretty good EP especially for his first one, his music reminds me of Jamie Cullum...
Further Than I Should EP: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/further-than-i-should-ep/id611603197
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| Matt Maltese |
The next supporting artist was Daniel James. Now, this guy was insane! (I was quite disappointed to find out at the end he didn't have any EPs/singles out yet...) Still, with just his voice, a guitar and a block of wood, I was mesmerized. I must admit I do tend to love any song with a good beat in it, but Daniel performed this one song called 'A Lonely Man' and ahhh it was so good! Just before he finished his set Lailana, two people that we got friendly with and I, decided to spread the word about singing Happy Birthday to him... (and yes it was his birthday :P)
A Lonely Man - Daniel James: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCiGkwE66U8
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| Daniel James |
Last of the supports was Orla Gartland, someone that I have followed for quite a while. She definitely didn't disappoint.Whilst singing she played the acoustic guitar, electric guitar and another funky instrument (which I didn't have a clue about!) She performed two of my favourite songs 'The Ground' and 'Devil On My Shoulder'... She's lovely as well and to see someone so into their music they pull the best facial expressions ever is pretty awesome! :) Oh and she's got an EP coming out soon, the songs are sounding good, so keep your eyes peeled! :)
The Ground - Orla Gartland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixeffqixfZQ
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| Orla Gartland |
After a 20 minute wait, Lauren came on stage, and started off with 'Ugly Truth' and went on to perform a mixture of songs from her EP, a song that hasn't made it onto an EP, two new originals and a cover of the classic 'Complicated' by Avril Lavigne. It was nice to hear her with a live band as well as on her own for a solo of Wonder. I'm still confused about how she hasn't go more radio play, but she's getting there and even though I thought it was impossible she's just getting better and better. (She's got an announcement coming very soon as well, about another tour, in February, so again keep your eyes peeled for that!)
Sinners - Lauren Aquilina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uodUCtmCRME
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| Lauren Aquilina |
It was also rather nice at the end to get to meet them all, and an extra named Harry Hudson-Taylor (1/2 of Hudson Taylor) - someone else for you guys to hear!
(Care - Hudson Taylor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrP167_KAzU) We got to speak to all of them, and gave Lauren some bourbons... One of the best gigs I've been to in a while (sorry Frank!)
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| Lauren and Me |
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| Orla and Me |
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| Daniel and Me |
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| Matt and Me |
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| Harry and Me |
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