It is hard not to like Henry. He is such an affable guy, completely untouched by the considerable success he has achieved. Something which comes through in his live performance.
Opening for Henry was songwriter and guitarist Pete Riley (who also plays guitar for Henry), who stepped in when Lotte Mullan had to pull out due to a viral problem. Pete possesses a mighty voice. Soulful and sweet in equal measure. Pete has been living in America and plays guitar for platinum selling artist Edwin McCain. We have asked Pete to come back and play a set for us later in the year as we're so impressed by him.
You get the feeling that Henry does not take himself to seriously, but his songs from his debut album Chronicles Of Modern Life capture the trials and tribulations of growing old, loving and losing, raising kids and just getting through the day, in glowing technicolour. It was interesting watching people give a knowing nod of the head with the tales that accompanied each song.
Grey's The New Blonde is the song that has been getting all the airplay and the one that most people would know, but he has in his arsenal some killer songs. It's Called A Heart, Old and Don't You Love Me No More have instant classic written all over them.
We were also treated to some Christians classics (Henry was the songwriter for the multi millions selling band.... Didn't we mention it?), including Hooverville, Ideal Word, When The Finger Points and more.
An impromptu phone call mid set to Lotte (see above) to see how she was and tell her she was missing a great gig had people laughing out loud, mainly because Henry forgot to hang up and at the end of the song all that could be heard was lotte shouting down the phone and clapping. Henry commented 'That just cost me a fiver....'.
By the end of the night everyone was on their feet and the encores ensued. Henry and Pete left the stage to crys of more, but a queue had already formed for the CD counter.
If you get the chance to see Henry live, please do, as he is a complete entertainer and an accomplished showman.
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