I will try not to let this ‘colour my words’ and just refer to my notes.ĭuring the interval there was a distinct buzz of anticipation in the bar and I’m pleased to report that there was a very diverse mix of ages in attendance which makes a nice change for Roots gigs in Newcastle. The next part of the evening is being written an hour after a ‘Twitter Spat’ with both the band and some fans (most who weren’t at the gig!) regarding an incident that I will talk about later. The final two songs South Side of Heaven and Crazy Heart itself felt like an encore especially as their introductions received loud hoots, hollers and applause before Ryan’s world weary voice once again sang about his world weary wisdom, in a way that belies him not actually headlining. His first *guitar got another mention later when he told us about the first tune he ever learnt to play which I’m not going to spoil as it’s a key part of his set but it got both chuckles and ‘aaahhs’ from the receptive crowd. This led into the deeply personal Tell My Mother (I Miss Her So) which brought the loudest applause for a support act’s song than I’ve heard in years.įor a young man Bingham has packed a lot into his years which tends to end up in his songs, which come from the ‘Sing About What You Know’ guide book and with songs as diverse as Jingle and Go, Broken Heart Tattoos and Crazy Heart in the locker he’s a welcome torchbearer for the legendary Texan Songwriter Troubadours who came before him His opening song The Poet set the tone for his 50 minute set slow, moody and deeply personal with his grizzled voice and nippy guitar picking settling the crowd down very quickly.Īs he re-tuned his guitar he told a delightful story about how his Mother had initially instilled a love of music in him as a child and also bought him his *first guitar. So, with both acts on this double bill being popular on RMHQ I was pretty excited to attend tonight especially as it was going to be in one of my favourite if under used venues in the City Centre.īaring in mind how ‘popular’ Milk Carton Kids are I was disappointed to see a few empty seats in the downstairs area especially as there were a couple of dozen people sitting in the balcony but perhaps they got a better view up there.īingham came on stage to muted applause but that was more to do with the house lights still being on rather than any slight as the raucous applause and cheering that followed many of his songs would prove. Perfect for fans of The Barr Brothers, Shovels & Rope and Dawes.I’m a fan of Texan singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham but The Milk Carton Kids have passed me by with their reviews being handled by the Legendary Roy Peak in Americae for us. The twelve new songs are more diverse, without missing the usual sound signature. The participation of other musicians was therefore a logical step. For a very simple reason, as Pattengale underlines: ''We wanted to do something new.'' The creative cogs would fit together perfectly, but it would have been necessary for them to expand their sound palette in order to develop their art. The album ''All The Things That I Did And All The Things That I Didn't Do'', produced by Joe Henry ( Joan Baez, Allen Toussaint, Billy Bragg), means a departure from the previous pattern of success, because for the first time the two stood in the studio with a band. This has already earned the Californian team, which has been active since 2011, a Grammy nomination and the title ''Group of the Year'' at the Americana Music Awards 2014. Two guitars, two voices, one microphone: Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan have been known so far as an acoustic duo that performed fragile vintage folk songs on four albums with calm, catchy melodies, wonderful harmonies and virtuoso guitar playing. (Anti Records) 12 Tracks - Digipack - 32 page booklet.
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