Our third time this year at a Bevvy Sisters gig, with the earlier reviews here and here. So it might be thought that there was little new to say about the group. Not so, for this performance featured a very different set list from those gone before.
There's still the same great harmonies, soaring lead vocals, thoughtful arrangements and clever work on guitar, banjo and ukulele. But the evening had a much more strongly Scottish feel to it. There were a couple of songs from the great Edinburgh songwriter, Sandy Wright, but much of the set was given over to the works of that most lyrical of Dundonians, the late Michael Marra. His sharp, observant lyrics shone under the gloss given them by the Bevvy's vocal polish (plus a wee bit of tin whistle to cement the Scots feel).
There was a lovely ending to the gig with the audience joining in on Marra's tragi-comic anthem to the ordinary man, Hermless. This band are funny, sassy and surprising, and provide great entertainment. We'll be back for more in future.
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