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Liam Frost (photo: Ged Camera)
Liam Frost (photo: Ged Camera)

Liam Frost at the Star and Garter - 8/10

Ged Camera (gig: 17/06/05)
Exposing yourself musically by taking the stage with only a guitar to hide behind is a brave move, especially when the singer/songwriter area is currently so heavily populated with the likes of Fretwell, Hammond and the rest.


Such facts don’t stop Liam Frost as takes to the stage with an air of quite confidence. With the spotlight only half covering his face, the resultant shadows provide an enigmatic feel to the performance, and the audience duly display their respects by the attention and silence they afford him.

Liam Frost (photo: Ged Camera)
Liam Frost (photo: Ged Camera)

His lyrical bite is evident and attractive. His voice ranges from the cracked ache of emotion that delivers such lines as "All of your secrets still haunt me", to a smoother, story teller delivery for such lyrical punches as "Tied to a brick with cement in your shoes."

Yet, high though the talent and quality control is, that's seldom a good enough justification to propel someone onwards and upwards to reap the rewards that it deserves. And that's what may ultimately hold back Frost.

It's understood that Frost is frequently supported by musical accompaniments such as violins to add more weight and diversity to the display and also to make the occasion stand out from the competition, but one wonders what is it is that will take Frost forward beyond the home town support that is here tonight, and on to the greater recognition that his ability merits.

last updated: 20/06/05
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Sam
I saw Liam suporting Fretwell in Bristol in September, his performance was breath taking, spine tinglingly good! Left the crowd eager for more, Awesome!

Nathan
Saw Laim support Fretwell in newcastle. Would pay to see him again. He was worth the fee alone. Fretwell was great but Liam is a must download from his site! I'll see him again hopefully soon.

Tracy
Saw Liam at the Cockpit in Leeds last night, and for me at least, he outshone and outperformed Fretwell by several miles. Well done Liam, hope to catch you performing again soon!!

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