Blues Week at
The 100 Club. I can't afford to go every night to see all the artists I'm interested in, so I end up just going the night
Chantel McGregor is playing. Good choice! This lady has been building a strong reputation on the UK blues scene for a few years now - collecting some top musical qualifications and prizes along the way. She is from Bradford - not the sort of place you expect to hear blues blasting out from, but Chantel is placing Yorkshire firmly of the blues map!
Her guitarist and singer/songwriter style these days seems to be heading in more of a rock direction than just pure blues, but there is plenty of variety in the set she plays with her regular band tonight. Her set includes an acoustic section, before she swaps back to electric guitar to rock it up a bit - and she can shred with the best of them!
Chantel is a one woman Northern Powerhouse! In spite of her formidable prowess on the guitar, she comes across as modest and self deprecating. She exudes a very likeable and down-to-earth personality in her between songs banter with her strong Yorkshire accent - she has a natural charm that draws you in even when she isn't playing guitar.
Chantel's guitar playing is something special. Not only is she technically very gifted, but she also has a very obvious deep love for the guitar - and you can tell she absolutely
loves playing. There is a great sense of
fun in her performance - something not common with people who play the blues. She has a gift which wins you over even if you aren't familiar with her music and makes you want to go and see her again. And I'm sure I will.
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