So back in July we were excited to be welcoming back some familiar faces to the Shop Sessions audience... guest for the evening was Paul Henshaw and the featured artist was a return for Garron Frith. Both artists left great impressions in 2014 and both were returning with new material which we were really looking forward to hearing.
Kicking off the night with a new track Paul Henshaw went straight into 'I declare shenanigans' which may possibly be the title of his next album?? and what a start Paul immediately imposes his intentions to deliver emotion filled tales of love, life, death & buying records... Some people really do feel like they are just going through the motions when they play live but you never feel that with Paul Henshaw right from the introduction of the song to the performance he helps connect you to the songs through the description of the part of his life that inspired it and then performing as if reliving the experience all over again. You should go and see Paul live he will take you on an emotional roller coaster and for the right reasons you'll want to cry, get angry, laugh and that's what songs should do fill you with emotion....
Paul Henshaw - Bandages & Glue
There is no better way to round off a summers evening than a cool drink and some awesome music and that's exactly what we were enjoying as Garron Frith effortlessly flowed between addictive blues, smooth Americana and sophisticated acoustic songs. You get the feeling that if Garron had been born on the other side of the Atlantic he'd have been destined for huge commercial success and I think it's a damning indictment of mainstream UK music when somebody this good is not a household name. Having seen Garron many times live now it struck me that every time I'm engrossed in his performance and his easy going manner that just makes him seem cool as cucumber under any circumstances whether it's a huge theatre or like this evening an intimate trip over the front rows feet venue. 
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Garron Frith - Good Thing
It was great to hear some songs that will be included on the new album Garron is working on right now but equally I always enjoy being reacquainted with old favourites like Good Thing & Not The Man the latter being one of my absolute favourites as Garron hits a riffy blues highpoint in the night. Being able to watch this level of musical mastery up close is just an absolute pleasure and I as with everyone I spoke to from the night left with a huge smile and another magical musical memory and all thanks to Garron Frith. You really should go see Garron live I promise you will not be disappointed.
Garron Frith - Not The Man
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