Live
Lizzy Parks: Big Chill 02/08/2008
I stumbled across Lizzy Parks quite by accident (that’s the great thing about festivals) and I decided to check out her unplugged, impromptu performance.
she was giving outside a tent in the main stage area, with just a small PA and a lone guitarist. You have to hand it to her conditions weren’t exactly ideal. So full marks for bringing the music to the people, proving this girl has got guts and the desire to succeed!
Her single 'raised the roof' (check review section) was given a new added dimension by her guitar whiz kid sideman,Tom Robins, his trusty ovation and spidery chords brought the true cleverness and intricacies of the material a new depth, streamlined and taut. Any worthy song should sound good stripped down and Lizzie’s songs really prove this theory.
Lizzy has an innate beauty that permeates everything she touches. This enchanting songstress has put together a beguiling collection and her jazz sensibilities are faultless! Rather than a muddy field (although she still looked fetching in green wellies!) I’d like to see her at places like Ronnie Scotts (are you reading this James Pearson!)
This songbird has produced a startling effort with her debut album and I feel very privileged to have caught her just starting out with what I think will bean amazing journey for her. One to watch closely!
Words Emrys Baird
