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"Garstang Unplugged review April 18 2009"

Review – Garstang Unplugged at the Kenlis Arms, Barancre, Garstang.

Thursday, 16th April, 2009 .



Guest – Val Marshall.

Support – Jamie Brewer.



Val Marshall’s visit to Garstang was an all too rare trip to the right side of the Pennines by the Hull based singer and songwriter. Even better, she brought her regular band, John Cox, on guitar, and Dave Holley on mandolin, dobro and lead guitar.



The songs were Val’s own. They’re an upbeat collection, drifting between Americana , modern folk, and alt-country. It’s an eclectic mix of subjects too, with a fine interpretation of the universal truths which go into a great song. The voice is pleasantly toned; no particular accent, but more importantly, no pseudo mid-Atlantic phrasing. It’s always clear and in tune. The Dave and John provided a full accompaniment, in a varied set, which never palled.



Then there were the songs themselves. ‘Cupid’s Butterfly’ rolls lazily; a tale of a lost romance. ‘Who’s Crying Now’ is more reflective. ‘Can’t Let Go’ takes the pace up again. ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ is a song written for a friends wedding. The trouble with listing song titles is that you can’t get a flavour of them from titles alone. They really exist to be heard, and this lot are well worth the effort. My own favourite of the set, ‘Love’s Ghost’, the title track from the latest cd, is almost prefect when heard live. Pure joy.



Jamie Brewer is one of those individuals, almost unique, who can fret the instrument held conventionally or across the knee, with both hands, in a variety of tunings, and beat a rhythm all at the same time. It was virtuosity exemplified, particularly in his versions of Eric Roche’s arrangements. He made it all look simple; even re-tuning in mid set. Not only could he do this with a six string, but also with a twelve string. ‘How does he do that?’ was the question most asked by those who hadn’t seen him before.



It was an excellent evening. Garstang Unplugged’s first guest night of the year has set a standard that’s going to be difficult to beat.



Web references http://www.myspace.com/valeriemarshall
- Don Moore


"Val Marshall track "Cupid's Butterfly""

" This is REALLY nice !...." - Bob Harris Radio 2 show March 10th 2007


"Val Marshall"

"A voice sweet and uplifting yet ground in the salt of the earth!" - City Screen..York UK


"Val Marshall CD "Love's ghost""

" It all sounds SO good!" - Bob Harris BBC Radio 2. May 10th 2008


Discography

Both Val's CDs are self-releases and are available to order at CDbaby:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/valmarshall (If I had my time again)
www.cdbaby.com/cd/valmarshall2 (Love's ghost)
Tracks which have been streamed or have had major BBC (UK) airplay are:
Love on the waves
If I had my time again
Cupid's butterfly
How long
John Winter's wife
500 miles
Through and through

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Val Marshall started songwriting and playing at Open Mics and Festivals on her own in Hull about five years ago. She currently does regular gigs and festivals in the Leeds/York/Hull/Sheffield areas. Her first (self released ) CD came out in January 2007 and received air play on the Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 show , BBC Radio Leeds , BBC Radio Humberside and BBC Radio Lancashire.Val's 2nd CD called "LOVE'S GHOST" was launched on April 8th 2008 and has also had Bob Harris Radio 2 airplay . It is currently available on her website. Val's 2 CDs are also on iTunes under the name Val Marshall if you want to download some tracks . You can order both CDs in the UK from Smartchoicemusic , a BRILLIANT Americana online store (www.smartchoicemusic.com) or in the USA from www.cdbaby.com/cd/valmarshall . Val has supported the following artists in the UK: Pete Molinari, Great Lake Swimmers, Pete Rowan, Corinne West, Gina Villalobos, Deadstring Brothers, Ethan Daniel Davidson, Tom Hingley, Eleanor McEvoy,Clive Gregson , Angie Palmer and Rachel Harrington.