Monday, 1 February 2010

The Widowmaker The Joiners, Southampton

As the wintery sun set on the city, ticket holders wanted nothing more than to venture inside for some great music. Not disappointed, the sweetly soulful songs from The Widowmaker warmed the hearts of everyone present. Armed with just two guitars and a logarhythm, Ian Easton (The Widowmaker) and his performance partner Dan Parkinson certainly impressed.

Their soft voices reflected the soothing music which they played, singing lyrics with meaning and thought. Each song contained a riff which made everyone’s foot tap. Playing his self written songs, Ian really showed off his talents as a writer and a performer. With Dan at his side adding extra depth and power, the songs felt so enchanting.

They performed a beautiful cover of Mumford and Sons’ ‘Roll Away Your Stone’. This definite goose-bumps moment was a brilliant end to the gig which left the crowd wanting more.

The Widowmaker and Dan Parkinson will be performing in and around Southampton throughout next year.

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