Nerina Pallot

When I first went to see Nerina Pallot at the Junction Cambridge three years ago I was strongly reminded of Joni Mitchell,. which is no bad thing as far as I am concerned, beautiful voice, melancholy lyrics,piano, acoutsic guitar. The rapport with the audience at this stand up gig was appreciated, I don't remember Joni saying a word between songs, that was years ago in the years of hippy cool, or was it Joni turning into a diva? Mind you, Joni was outdone by Van Morrison - what a miserable git he was, perhaps still is.

Saw Nerina again recently at the more urbane and non atmospheric Stables and she was again brilliant, not solo this time but with a bass player and drummer who just about managed to avoid drowining her voice out. And what a voice it is. She played some songs from her new album but gave us most pleasure with songs from 'Fires'. If you have not heard her, then get on Youtube or somewhere like and play 'Learning to Breathe' or 'Idaho', then go and buy Fires. Wonderful