A sell -out 606 audience gave Lex Cameron a deserved rousing ovation at the end of two great sets.
My wife and I have seen Lex perform on many occasions as a keyboard player and backing vocalist with a number of vocalists but this was the first time we have seen him take the lead. He was supported by a strong band with Dave Ital on guitar, Nick Cohen bass and Westley Joseph drums. A backing singer Susan solitary whose voice complemented Lex’s.
Lex opened the show with two of his own compositions, ‘Free’ and ‘Forever and Ever’, the former once the winner in a listener’s poll on Choice FM in the 1980’s. Both sets included some self-penned songs and some soulful covers of songs recorded by the likes of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, George Benson, James Brown and Curtis Mayfield.
Lex has a strong voice with a good range, he was comfortable singing ballads and upbeat numbers and encouraged audience participation, the response was very positive and of good quality. My favourite song of the night was Mayfield’s ‘Moving on Up’ which enabled Lex to show just how good his voice is.
The audience were attentive and quiet unless they were providing backing vocals when they were loud and tuneful. A typical 606 audience highly respectful of the performer.
A great night. This was another illustration of the high quality of performers on the small venue circuit.
A great night. This was another illustration of the high quality of performers on the small venue circuit.
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