The Rosie Taylor Project’s appealing harmonies fitted perfectly on stage in the friendly atmosphere of the Holy Trinity Church this December 13th. They calmly set up on stage and instantly looked comfortable, the members of the band are obviously close to one another and their music is proof.
The 6 piece have accomplished a great balance between country style guitar solos, meandering bass lines, group vocals and trumpet which gives an all important depth to the songs. The songwriting feels similar to that of Belle and Sebastian and is by no means ground breaking, but they are fitted together nicely and you are never left feeling bored, just happy or slightly depressed (in a good way). The lead, Jonny Davies’ subtle yet definite voice floats on top of the delicate interweaving melodies of the finger-style guitar solos, the appending trumpet blows and the sweet backing vocals produced by guitarist Jon Austin and trumpeter Sophie Barnes.
Personal favourite songs “A Good Cafe On George Street” and “The Sun On My Right” are evidence of some very talented songwriters. The Rosie Taylor Project has a lot more to give and hopefully will do so in the New Year. They are a consistently good band in their writing but perhaps need to break out of their comfort zone and make something new and exciting, which I believe is easily within their reach.
7/10
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