Nigel Wearne

NIGEL WEARNE

Musician Pub 6th February 2024

Tonight at the The Musician Pub was a real treat. A visit from Australian singer/songwriter Nigel Wearne

When Nigel took the stage his warm easy manner won over the audience immediately. His songs cover a range of subjects, from human shortcomings, grace and the cosmos, as his website says, songs that cut to the bone... he also delivers a folk song or two!... and accompanies himself on guitar and banjo.

The guitar tome is wonderful and his playing outstanding, with elements of many styles in there.. there are hints of folk, jazz, country, blues, rock and gypsy jazz in there as well as piece featuring slide guitar with shades of Ry Cooder... the playing is at all times outstanding and hugely interesting and enjoyable.

Nigel sings with confidence and assurance in a clear strong voice and concluded with a fine song "The Reckoning" which is the title track from the new album.

The album is also unique, coming in two versions... the main one featuring a full electric band with a brass section, the other version being purely solo with just guitar/banjo accompaniment as he appears on stage... at this stage this version is available only at the gigs

Nigel is also a fine story teller, his between songs being warm, informative and fascinating, he also accompanies his banter with some pretty nifty guitar work.

If you love fine songs delivered beautifully both vocally and instrumentally by a great and engaging performer this is the show for you... I really loved the performance from start to finish, and Nigel generates so much warmth in his delivery it is impossible not to love him. A great and memorable performance...

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