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HAZEL SENDS GOODRICH NUTS!
Thursday March 17th witnessed the arrival in
Goodrich of Punk Icon and Film Star Hazel O’Connor and her Bluja Trio, as she
swept into town to perform the fifth of the twenty seven dates of her brilliant
“Blonds on Fire” Tour.
Playing to a packed Village Hall the show was opened by Tensheds. (aka Matt Millership) A
performer since the age of six, he trained as a classical pianist before making
a living as a musical troubadour. Performing songs from his latest recording
“Crazy Beautifiul we were enthralled by the chameleon like personalities of this
talented artist – from poetic piano man to the rockabilly rebel.
After a well deserved drink at the concert bar it was time for
the main event. Hazel O’Connor accompanied by the sublime saxophonist Clare
Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie,) and the virtuoso pianist and
vocalist Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics, Sax in the City).
Striding into the Goodrich spotlight Hazel immediately had the
audience in her thrall, performing ageless songs from her cult movie Breaking
Glass; Eighth Day, and Big Brother which seemed even more relevant in our
present times. These songs were cleverly interwoven with new material Driftwood
and Rebecca and the timeless classics,Summertime, Stormy Weather and God Bless
The Child. Highlights were, Will You with it’s legendary sax solo and the
haunting version of Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars.
Each tune was accompanied by Hazel’s poignant and witty
dialogue as we journeyed through her musical life. Hazels unique voice was
superbly complimented throughout by the powerful but sympathetic playing of
Clare and Sarah. For those fortunate enough to be there this was a very special
and memorable evening.
After the concert Hazel generously spent an hour of her time
mingling with the audience, sharing stories and jokes with her appreciative
fans. This iced the perfect cake.
For more information on The Blondes on Fire Tour visit
www.blujaproject.com
For more information on Tensheds visit
www.tensheds.com
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