Great to see the Hidden Door Festival bringing the long neglected Leith Theatre back into use. The old girl needs a fair of work doing still, but what a wonderful venue it promises to be once again.
I'd only gone there to have a look around the place and take in the atmosphere, so it was an unexpected treat to come across Rory Butler, lead singer with Southern Tenant Folk Union, performing a solo set. The quality of his singing and guitar playing were already known to me, so it was his songwriting ability that impressed most, with some memorable melodies and lyrics. Butler's an enthusiastic performer and an engaging personality who chats away to his audience between numbers. At times his vocals reminded me of the late John Martyn in it's intimacy and ability to convey emotion, and the guitar work is entertaining. A very enjoyable set.
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