music review

The Jamestown Union and Samantha Horwill

The Brunswick

The Jamestown Union are country, and I love country. Add to that, these guys are great live. Lead singer Matt Hopwood is the epitome of what lead singers should be - self-assured, totally immersed in the music, super cute and barefoot, love it. The music was an energetic upbeat guitar-led set of popular/country influenced music, which would appeal to more than just die-hard rednecks (like myself). Joining the band was special guest female vocalist Samantha Horwill who sang such beautiful harmonies that I thought she was an integral part of the band. The venue, The Brunswick, is a really nice size, small enough to feel intimate, and that complemented the band, and heightened their allure.

9 May, 9:00pm (11:00pm), £5.00 (£4.00), fpp 37

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

[Sarah Agnew]


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