Corn Exchange, Hertford
Thursday 17th November 2022
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JAMIE LENMAN – HERTFORD – LIVE REVIEW
All šø (c) Denis Gorbatov / Full Pelt Music
Is there anything better than heading to an independent venue, checking out unknown supports acts before enjoying a familiar face present their latest work? Well, not for me and tonight is a prime example as we head to the Corn Exchange in Hertford.
The venue is a new one for us having never been to Hertford before let alone the newly refurbished Corn Exchange. Small, yet spacious with a well stocked bar and great views all around, the new management team have done a great job setting up this top venue.
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The unknown support act tonight is Drown, who donāt drown and in fact swim! Metaphorically that is, as they deliver a well received, well rounded opening set which gets the crowd ready for the main act, whilst also giving a glimpse of the talents the band clearly possess.
Soon enough itās time for that familiar face to grace the stage and serenade us with songs both new and old. Tonight, that act is Jamie Lenman who is gearing up for the release of his latest solo album, āThe Athiestā on November 25th.
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Playing the fourth show of a small run of pre-release dates, the focus tonight is very much on that new album and āThis Is All There Isā and the fantastic single, āTalk Hardā provide an energetic start to the set. āTalk Hardā particularly stands out tonight in the live setting as a phenomenally catchy song.
With the highly accessible sound on āThe Athiestā, Lenman has struck gold in both maintaining his identity and expanding his sound further than ever before. This album should gain the well travelled songsmith many new fans; with show closer ‘Lena Don’t Leave Me’ another example of why.
Older fans are also catered to tonight though with tracks from each of Lenmanās solo albums and a couple of tracks from his previous life in Reuben thrown in for good measure. There can be no complaints come the end of the night that Jamie Lenman has fully entertained those that have made the journey.
Yes, nights like these are very special indeed; a great new venue, a new musical discovery and the chance to savour one of the most effortlessly talented musicians on the road live. Do yourselves a favour, get down to your local venue and join in the fun!
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Watch Episode 13 of The Full Pelt Music Podcast with guest Jamie Lenman