Three top singer-songwriters present a SONGWRITERS CIRCLE concert in this beautiful venue. Greg Hancock, Alex Seel and local musician Dave Jenkin will take the stage together and then, in turn, perform selections of their compositions. This is a perfect format to compare and contrast styles and techniques, and there will be plenty of interaction - both musical and verbal between the performers!
Greg Hancock only began performing a few years ago after many years living overseas but has quickly built up a solid reputation as one of the UK’s most original songwriters and skillful guitarists. He makes observations on the human condition that can be serious, but are always imbued with a wry sense of humour and an unexpected turn of phrase. There are echoes of influences such as Nic Jones, John Martyn and Joni Mitchell in his work... but the overall sound is completely his own.
“A master guitarist, exquisite songwriter and beautiful arranger of music... one of the finest songwriters in the UK and should be heard by as many music lovers as possible!”
Blues and Roots
Alex Seel’s songs go right to the heart of the matter. Whether he’s exploring themes of love, life or modern society, he weaves his deceptively gentle lyrics around subtle and sophisticated melodies and song structures. More Americana and blues influenced than Greg, his virtuoso guitar playing ranges from the sweetly melodic to a crisp punchy rhythmic style that is entirely unique.
“His voice is a thing comprised of equal parts comfort and mystery, and it perfectly suits the songs, which are intimate but at the same time just a little bit untamed.”
folkradio
Greg and Alex will be joined for the evening by Dave Jenkin, a superb instrumentalist guitarist who plays everything from ragtime to haunting compositions inspired by the Cornish landscape. There should be plenty of opportunity for spontaneity and interaction – musical and verbal - between the artists. This evening is a perfect opportunity to compare and contrast the style, technique and approach of three musicians who all share similar goals but approach from different directions.