Yesterday, I went to my first gig in many years. I hesitated about going out as I often do – it is easier to sit on my comfy sofa – but once I got on the bus I realised I was having an adventure which was delightful.
The gig was at the Kings Place, a venue new to me, in Kings Cross. The Breath is an Irish duo, consisting of a singer/songwriter and flautist and her guitarist accompanist and general side kick. I have been listening to Mark Radcliffe’s Folk Show on radio 2 for some months now and heard the Breath for the first time. This singer struck me down with her beautiful voice.
She has a voice of such delicate capabilities with a dreamy, jazz-like quality. She sang my favourite song ‘Only Stories’. I liked her best when she bellowed because she managed to combine joy and pain. I cried a bit in the darkness, she moved me so. I hope they come back to London – this was their first time.
Walking whilst ill 