Throwback Gig Reviews Part 1 : Rae Morris

So about 6 months ago I wrote a series of gig review blogs that were never published. So here's a little throwback series featuring Meadowlark, Rae Morris, Slowdive, Coasts, Joe Dolman and Tom Speight.

Rae Morris

Blackpool born Rae Morris stunned with the debut album 'Unguarded' her ethereal voice and super catchy pop beats becoming an instant favourite and I kept coming back for more. 

More recent releases including 'Do It' and 'Reborn' have an effervescent, transcendent style and I was looking forward to hearing more of her new songs. 

Rae Morris's quirky and somewhat 'fairy-like' stage presence never fails to remind me of Kate Bush and it's always a pleasure to get lost in the music right alongside her. 

I headed on over the Belgrave Music Hall on Wed 29th for what was sure to be a fantastic night.

First to the stage was Leeds College Of Music superstar Lucy Whittaker. 

Lucy dropped her debut EP a few months ago and she is fast becoming the name on everyone's lips, recent release 'I'm not ever coming back again" featured as BBC Introducing's track of the week. 

Lucy's street style and tough girl attitude are often in stark contrast to her beautiful soprano voice. 

Some of my highlights from the set included the angst-ridden 'Alone'  and title track of the new EP 'Only One.'

Celeste was the second support of the night, her clear powerful voice shining through with simple guitar accompaniment. 

My top tracks included 'Daydreaming' and new song 'Coco Blood' which was actually only written two weeks previously and the crowd were privileged to be amongst some of the first to hear the song live. 

Finally, it was time for Rae Morris and boy were we in for a treat.

They say Dance like nobody is watching, yet they were, as the whole room at the Belgrave Music Hall were hanging onto Rae Morris' every word and interpretative dance move. 

New tracks 'Leave the light on' and the previous single 'Reborn ' were particular highlights for me as well as 'Can not wait for the rain' which came complete with sound effects. 

The headline set then took a stripped back tone, sans band, as Rae played 'For You', one of the first songs that she ever wrote, back in her writing shed in Blackpool and this captivating song beautifully showcases Rae's angelic voice. 

'Dancing with character' brought a tear to my eye and would be the perfect song to feature on Strictly. It tells the story of one of Rae Morris' friends' grandparents who would go dancing together at the workman's club in Blackpool every week. 

Rae Morris' second album 'Someone Out There" is out now and you can catch her on tour around the UK this month. did I mention that she's also going to be at Live At Leeds? #winning