Saturday 25 July 2015

Bevvy Sisters, Tron Kirk, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival



A bit of banjo, a bit of uke, and some very tasty guitar work.  But the Bevvy Sisters are really about the voices.  Over ninety per cent of which delivers some soaring solos, heavenly harmonies and bouncy backing vocals.  And the remaining percentage?  Some pretty decent patter.

The Bevvies feature Heather Macleod, Gina Rae and Cera Impala belting out the songs, and the bass voice of guitarist David Donnelly adding real depth to the mix, the four tones combining beautifully.  Together they bring a wide range of influences and leads to a constantly surprising choice of songs.  From Stevie Wonder to spirituals to Patsy Kline, there's a constant delight in the twists being applied.  If the sweetness of the sound ever fools you into thinking you're listening to a reincarnated Andrews Sisters, then a few seconds later there will be a counterpunch that reminds that there's much more to this band than sweetness, whether that be vocal fireworks, that awesome bass voice or just something daft.

The Bevvy Sisters are a thing of beauty.

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