Last night I was enough to be able to go to MAC Theatre's latest music promotion at The Blue Boar in Maldon, Essex, to see an outstandingly wonderful performance by Charlie Dore and her long time collaborator Julian Littman.
Charlie Dore is one of this country's musical genius gems. An intelligent, complete songwriter and performer who created a set list of complex, but captivating songs, engaging, quirky and emotionally touching in equal measures.
The fact that she has had songs recorded by George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross, Jimmy Nail etc etc is testimony to her craft.
The musical relationship onstage between Charlie and the brilliant Julian ( Steeleye Span, Gerry Rafferty, Dexy's Midnight Runners,...We will Rock You, Evita etc etc) was effortlessly blended between instruments despite the complexity of the arrangements. Julian's contribution as collaborator is evident throughout.
Live music is a soul satisfying experience, and last night we felt privileged and enriched.
Thanks Charlie & Julian
Charlotte Wessels
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