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First proper Gig(for 29th Jan 09) Review :-) By Paul Abraham. www.leedsmusicpromotions.com "ROYAL PARK CELLARS - COOL ACOUSTICS REVIEWDespite the credit crunch, Cool Acoustics continue to promote all that is good in “live†music, well known for their charity fund-raising endeavours in 2008, the regular gigs at the Royal Park Cellars, provide a showcase for many unsigned, yet very talented artists. The most recent promotion proved yet again how much musical talent the City of Leeds and beyond has to offer.The evening started with Hungarian-born, but now Leeds-based Laura Toth, who, accompanied by fiddle player Andy Fell, produced a set including a mixture of both English and Hungarian songs. The rendition of a song complaining about the Hungarian Railway system must surely be a first for the music followers of Leeds!Local artist Leesa Mae followed, and with a radiant smile and a fine collection of her own material, kept the now, packed venue upbeat and full of expectation. What followed was beyond expectations, as Londoner Nicky Phillips, now studying at Huddersfield University produced a breath-taking performance. Only 19 years of age but with a musical maturity far beyond those tender years, Nicky is sure to be destined for a long and successful musical career. Her set of original compositions allowed Nicky to showcase her full repertoire, and enable the audience to acknowledge being at the start of something very special.The unenviable task of following on from Nicky was Rodina, featuring lead singer, Aoife. However the deep rich sound produced by the band, coupled with Aoife’s wonderful vocals, took the Royal Park Cellars to an ambiance of soulful jazz, coupled with a stronger than the usual lounge style “feelâ€, produced a performance of rich class.The event finished in style with surely one of the best, if not the best “live†bands around, the amazing Gary Stewart Band. Anyone seeing the band for the first time are left with the same unanswered question “why is Gary and the band not massive by now?†surely it can only be a matter of time before this highly-talented singer-songwriter and his band receive the accolades they truly deserve. The Gary Stewart Band are pure class, there is no need to say anymore, apart from catch them ASAP.Like the rest of the country, times are hard within the musical world, but while Cool Acoustics continue to battle against the odds to promote the unsigned and so far un-discovered, then there is hope for a better future within the acoustic music family.For details of future Cool Acoustics events please visit the following website;www.myspace.com/coolacousticspromotionswww.myspace.c om/laoce www.myspace.com/leesamae www.myspace.com/nickyphillipsmusic www.myspace.com/rodinaalbum www.myspace.com/garystewartband" ...........................................................R eview by Paul Abraham for 14th May 2009. www.leedsmusicpromotions.com,+www.leedsmusicscene.net'COOL ACOUSTICS - CLASS ACTS.As 37,000 followers of hope, packed in to Elland Road to see Leeds United have their dreams of a place at Wembley disappointingly defeated, the music lovers of Leeds were celebrating within a parallel universe of enjoyment, due to the latest promotion from Cool Acoustics. Pippa Lloyd and her band kicked the night off with tracks which had the audience foot-tapping from the first chord in a set much rockier than her usual acoustic performances, but no less spectacular. Nicky Philips followed and proved yet again what an immense talent this young female has. More confident and assured with each gig, coupled with stronger guitar playing, her set never wavered and had the audience enthralled right up until the final note. A solo performance by Claire Cameron followed and the quality remained, with some wonderful compositions which were provided with powerful vocals and delicate keyboard playing. While some keyboard players “lose†their audience, Claire kept everyone interested and showed why many people class her as the best female-keyboard player on the circuit at present. With the audience on a musical high, enter, Rosie Doonan and the Snap Dragons (Katriona Gilmore on Violin and Sarah Smout on Cello) with special guest-guitarist Gary Stewart. The combination of Rosie’s pure voice and buoyant personality coupled with the sublime string section and the evening was complete with a stunning session. The final song was “victor†and this was a victorious night once again for Cool Acoustics.After a summer break Cool Acoustics will be back in August, and with a predicted September launch of the DVD 'Cool Acoustics Vol.2-Acoustic Selection Box' things are hotting up for Cool Acoustics.Please keep up to date by visitng; www.myspace.com/coolacousticspromotions'.Thank you Paul!