I was wondering whether I had been sensible to get tickets for this given that driving to the Acapela on a Friday evening in sheeting rain is not fun but they were outstanding and interestingly different to most bands. All four women are accomplished vocalists in their own right and the inclusion of two harps in the band is always a plus. We saw the impressive Webb sisters when they were backing vocalists (and occasional instrument players ) for Leonard Cohen. Louise Marshall has worked with a list of people way too long to include but most recently as a backing vocalist for Dave Gilmour which is where she got together with the Webbs and with Romany Gilmour.
The vocals and harmonies whether acapela or to Hattie Webbs and Romany's harps or Charley Webb's guitar or Louise's keyboards or all of the above were incredible.
I don't know the names of most of the songs and there doesn't seem to be a setlist so it's difficult to single out tracks but all were excellent. I did of course recognise 'Great Gig in the Sky' which was much more raucus and full-on compared to the Floyd version and 'Between two points' from David Gilmour's recent album. This track was thge highpoint for me, Romany's voice is perfect for this haunting song and as for the whole gig the harmonies and backing vocals were also perfect. I am really glad we made the effort.
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