What do other people say about
John Wright? Well, here's a start...............
What
the press says .
. .
“John
Wright is not just another good singer that’s arrived but a major talent who
has a truly compelling and extraordinary voice “
“if certain voices are best regarded as a spiritual gift – this man’s
voice qualifies ”
“
a voice that calms your spirit and wraps itself around you like a duvet”
.
. .
Drew McAdam,
“You
don’t acquire the sensuality with which Wright invests his live performances
from paper-shuffling or pounding a PC-keyboard but from being at the cutting
edge of life, present at the moment of birth and sometimes death"
.
. .
Dave
Tuxford, City Life
“His
pure and utterly beautiful voice conveys the relevant emotions with absolute
honesty, sincerity and exemplary diction”
.
. .
Dave
Kidman, Traditional Music Maker
“One
of the most effortlessly charismatic performers I’ve ever seen”
.
. .
Dave Tuxford, City Life
“I
never understood what charismatic meant until I saw him”
.
. .
Bernhard
Schneider, Beirsdorf Folk, Coburg, Germany
“The
integrity and strength gained through the personality and warm voice of John
Wright makes you realise how beautiful music can be”
.
. .
Labadoux Festival,
“John
continues to thrill his audience and attract an ever-growing army of fans.
Ladies, what can I say? It’s him – the MAN! That voice, those
achingly pure vocals, the tenderness and sensitivity, powerful but mellow. John
Wright is just SO good.”
.
. . Alan
Surtees, Bridgnorth Festival
What his peers say . . .
“His
performance is both spiritual and religious. The love and respect he shows to
his audience is surpassed only by the love and respect he shows for his songs.
His is a celebration of those songs”
.
. .
Anthony John Clarke
“All
songwriters long for a singer such as John Wright to sing and record their song
because he will always sing it so well. The only problem is, he actually sings
my song better than I do!”
.
. .
Allan Taylor
“A
remarkable singer”
.
. .
Steve Knightley
“An
excellent singer of contemporary song with the voice to match”
.
. .
Harvey Andrews
“My
ambition is to sell as many CDs at live gigs as John does!”
.
. .
Vin
Garbutt
‘A
song-writers’ singer -- as well, of course, a singer for all those with hearts
and ears -- with a marvellous repertoire and a great standing amongst his
peers’
.
. .
Ray Hearne, BBC Radio Ballads
‘Master
of the slow burning lyric and powerful, emotional vocals.’
.
. . Stan
Graham
What U.K. organisers say . . .
.
. . Brian Dalton, Croydon FC
‘One
of his strengths - apart from his fabulous voice - is his ability to pick
cracking songs, and also to surround himself with very, very talented players
. .
. a stunning
performance at what can only be described as one of the best nights of the
year.’
.
. . Eric
Cox, Biddulph FC
‘When
it comes to interpreting songs, he has few equals.’
.
. . Della
Hooke, Red
Lion FC,
‘An
evening of songs – all handpicked with care and delivered with style.’
.
. . Ian
Slipper,
‘Fantastic
songs sung with passion and conviction, stunning musicians and harmonies to die
for. The standing ovation said it all.’
.
. . Elaine
Barker,
‘The
performance was simply a wonderful experience. John's singing is so
charismatic, so full of passion and sincerity. The lyrics are delivered
with such deliberation and feeling that every word of every song is clearly
heard and understood.’
.
. .
‘I
don't know of any other performer that continuously delivers such a high
standard of 'top notch' entertainment.’
.
. . Jeff Blythin, Rhyl Folk Club
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