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Described in his Wikipedia biog as "one of Britain's most consistently accomplished songwriters" this evening's gig is all the proof needed to fully endorse that description. Quite simply Boo Hewerdine is a British musical treasure.
Since his formative years as lead singer and creative force in the much acclaimed band The Bible, Hewerdine has consistently produced songs of such quality that he’s attracted quite a few high-profile stars, either keen to record his songs or write with the talented Boo.
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It’s highly likely that you may have heard a Boo song, but not have noticed. What he describes his “big hit” the Ivor Novello nominated “Patience of Angels” a hit for singer Eddi Reader features regularly on TV and Radio. Hewerdine’s version this evening was particularly moving with his audience singing in unison.
Playing another song, “Bell, Book and Candle” a tune originally recorded by The Bible, Hewerdine tells how the song as become the ‘go to song of death’ for many TV shows with a character leaving a programme never to return.
It was certainly proving a quite exceptional and intimate evening with the venue (and it’s wonderful acoustics) playing its part as Hewerdine sang the soulful “Graceland” whilst proving quite the raconteur, keeping his audience entertained between songs.
Ending the evening, Hewerdine stepped away from the mic to perform his song “Sunset” just as the sun went down on a beautiful evening.
Boo aside, there can’t be many better venues in South Wales as the Penarth Pier Pavilion for intimate gigs such as these and long may they continue in such a wonderful environment
By Tony Woolway
