We settled in to our new surroundings in the spacious(compared to the shop) and atmospherically lit UCan studios in readiness for the first artist of the evening Ashley Fayth. Ashley opened with the 'Don't Weigh The Anchor' taken from the album 'Take Back The Fire' which has just been released. Oh what a start! This song is definitely one of my favourites from the album and even though I have seen it a few times live already it was wonderful to hear it stripped back with Just Ashley on guitar/vocals & Daniel J Logan on percussion. Ashley has a voice that can float & draw you in as it does on 'Don't Weigh The Anchor' or 'Seaside' or it can be driving and uplifting as you can hear on songs like 'Lover Take Me' and in the later part of 'I am the bird'. Ashley and Dan finished on the title track of the album 'Take Back The Fire' which is a great crowd pleaser as you're encouraged to join in on the chorus. Ashley definitely left a lasting impression on our audience and I think she won over many new fans on the night as the feedback was great and we can only confirm that you should go out and see Ashley live and buy the album 'Take Back The Fire' it's brilliant.
Ashley Fayth & Daniel J Logan - Lover Take Me
https://youtu.be/uNptrpFvte8
As with so many artists we have at the Shop Sessions the first place I heard The Jellyman's Daughter was on Rick Stuarts Roots & Fusion radio show. I was totally blown away by a song called 'Blue Lullaby' which had an absolutely amazing Cello riff underpinning the song. So when Emily & Graham contacted us about coming to play we naturally jumped at the chance. There are not many artists that play the Shop Sessions we have not seen live somewhere else before to ensure the quality stays sky high so my heart was in my mouth as they started the first song. Would they be as good as the recordings we'd heard? They answered with an emphatic yes as their harmonies intertwined to beckon us in with the track 'Darling Corey' which is actually the final track from the self titled debut album. So they started on a high, where to go from there then? Upwards of course with one my favourite independent songs of the year 'Blue Lullaby' it's got everything a driving Cello riff, soulful solo vocals from Emily and soaring harmonies as Graham joins the vocal to create an all encapsulating sound. Superb!
The Jellyman's Daughter - Money Can't Buy Me Love (Cover)
https://youtu.be/ML0HcWBZVsY
As the night progressed I have to say I was mesmerised by the Cello it was wonderful to hear & just as importantly see it played to produce contemporary sounds. The duo have an obvious connection while performing & really do look like they enjoy sharing their music and so they should, it is a very interesting and distinct sound. I do like good vocals and individually Emily & Graham have great voices but when they harmonise it takes the sound to another level just sublime. As you can probably tell we fell in love with the music of The Jellyman's Daughter and we're sure you will too so make sure you catch them soon....
The Jellyman's Daughter - Come Back To Me
https://youtu.be/pijKVnK7F18
Definitely go and find out what's happening with The Jellyman's Daughter here
http://thejellymansdaughter.com/
We are hoping to see Ashley Fayth back at the Shop Sessions in the not too distant future but in the meantime ..
http://ashleyfayth.com/
Thanyou so much to the artists Emily, Graham, Ashley & Dan and also to Jonathan at Ucan Studios for giving us a new home.
To find out more about UCan Studios
http://ucanstudios.co.uk/
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