Star
rating – 3/10
I love Hey Manchester gigs, and I really enjoy concerts
in sacred settings, but this one just didn’t do it for me at all. Gemma Hayes
has a lovely voice, and the Grade II listed St Ann’s Church is just as lovely. But
beyond that I’m afraid I’m struggling to find positivity.
Irish solo singer Hayes is allegedly a combination of prog
rock, folk, and electronic. If that’s the case it’s not an enchanting mix. Her
basic guitar technique reminded me more of Smokie in the 1970’s than anything
else (and if you haven’t heard them believe me that’s not a good thing). She recounted
an anecdote of the time she met Louis Walsh and he advised her to stop writing her
own songs, and to get a celebrity boyfriend. Now far be it from me to agree
with Mr Walsh on much at all, or to pass comment on Gemma Hayes’ love life, but
I do think her songs are just not good or strong enough for her voice, so maybe
Louis had a point. Sorry – just saying.
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