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SUMMER SERIES: GARY CLARK JNR
Every Summer needs a Festival! With mind–blowing music, friends and a cool beverage! Somerset House brought Music Lovers, just this — “Summer Series 2015”.
Somerset House has established itself as a much-loved destination for live music in London. For eleven nights in July, the courtyard stage hosts an array of headline artists and hotly tipped acts. Set in one of central London’s most iconic gig locations, Summer Series at Somerset House will return for eleven nights in July, bringing fans a spectacular line-up of established and emerging artists.
First things first! That Hollywood entrance onto the red carpet when you come out from the lift. Opposite me was a display of photographers capturing my good side! The room smelt of popcorn and I held my first Oscar Award — I felt like a star! Minutes away I found myself lounging with George Clooney, laughing with Marilyn Monroe & meeting Terminator! Which reminds me last week Arnold Schwarzenegger came to life as his character in USA Watch Link. I thought I try since he was in the UK recently, but I think he was playing hard to get. Great Acting Arnie!
Each year receives a greater line up of talent. You’ll be introduced to variety of new acts and established singers. This year welcomes to the stage — George Ezra, James Bay, Belle and Sebastian, Jessie J and of course GARY CLARK JNR!
My trip to Somerset House, caught me standing front and center, within a sea of eager fans. The bill had, Gary Clark Jr, with support act Songhoy Blues, as tonights brilliant line up.
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The eager wait from the fans was finally over. “Songhoy Blues” where first up on stage and warmed up the crowd with their elevated music. Hours went by and everyone wanted more! Moments later, appearing from behind the smoke entered Gary Clark Jr and his band. The fans went ecstatic! One fan heckled “I love you Gary!”. A man of few words, Clark Jr replied “I love you to man”. Another fan said when the gig finished “It’s hard to find muscians that can play like that.’ Just goes to remind you of Obama’s words "He's the Future!" Personally, if you listen to Gary's music, you can be taken back to when Hendrix played.
For those who are new to Gary Clark Jnr and Songhoy Blues, here is a little more information about them:
Award winning “Gary Clark Jr” — is a mind-blowing guitarist, a dazzling songwriter and engagingly soulful singer. His rhythm is noted to have influences from Rock and R&B, but also hints of the blues, soul, pop, psychedelia, punk and hip-hop.
He played with legends of Rcok and Roll, including The Rolling Stones at their 50th Anniversary at Hyde Park. Clark Jr mentions how he loves his music bringing people closer and his surprise on how far he's come — ‘As cool as I might try to be, I think, ‘Oh my God, this is real!
Find out more on Gary Clark Jr’s adventures here — www.garyclarkjr.com
“Songhoy Blues” are Rock & Hip–Hop band originating from Mali, West Africa. The band members consists of: Aliou Toure, Oumar Toure, Garba Toure and Nathanael Dembele.
The band are influenced by their heritage with blend of modernism. If you listen to songs like “Irganda” and “Al Hassidi Terei” see Songhoy Blues blending the homegrown and the foreign, the youthful and the ancient. According to NME wrote, “A masterpiece of desert blues, blending American guitar licks with Malian groove”.
Find out more on Songhoy Blue’s adventures here — www.songhoy-blues.com