Review: Virtuoso playing brings Peter Green’s legacy roaring back to life
'Sold Out' signs greeted the eager punters on their arrival at The Edge Arts Centre on Saturday night, and the buzz in the room made it clear this was no ordinary nostalgia trip.
Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green proved a fitting celebration of the Fleetwood Mac founder’s legacy, drawing a full house in Much Wenlock for an evening steeped in blues history delivered with genuine care and conviction.
From the opening notes of Black Magic Woman, the band immediately set a high standard. Virtuoso guitarist Remi Harris channelled his guitar’s tone and touch with remarkable sensitivity, capturing the spirit of Peter Green’s work while very much sounding like himself. Vocalist Dave Small brought emotional weight and impressive bongo playing, while bassist Tom Moore and drummer Shane Dixon formed a tight, responsive rhythm section.
The set moved effortlessly between well-loved classics like Man of the World, Oh Well and Albatross, and deeper cuts from the Bluesbreakers catalogue. A storming encore of Shake Your Money Maker brought the night to a joyous close with the audience on their feet. Respectful without being reverential, and played with taste, accuracy and feeling, this extraordinary show was a vivid reminder of why Peter Green’s music continues to resonate so strongly, decades on.
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Electrifying photos by Bob May.
