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Party time on a ...Wednesday?
Amanda’s Slip was alive and rocking on Wednesday June 14th as local music fans shared the evening with Andy McGaw. The event was the launching of his most recent release, “ Andrew’s Castle”. There was a comfortable blend of old and new as Andy’s latest songs were introduced over the course of a most enjoyable evening.
“Andrew’s Castle” cannot be easily defined, categorized or pinned down. It reflects Andy’s customary gentleness in “I Will Give You Love” and “I Love You Once, I Love You Twice”, and just plain feel good songs such as “One More Song”, yet there is an unprecedented edginess and anger in “Ode to Harry Stonechild”, and “Stanger in the Manger”.
The political nature of Neil (Harry) Stonechild’s story has already garnered national attention. The death of the young native who was left on a country road in midwinter by police, is a story which has refused to go away. The song captures the anger still felt by his family. Andy has visited remote native communities and “Mik’s Blue” reflects what he felt there: “ it broke my heart in a way that I can only explain in a song.”
The sound and feel of kitchen singing with a good friend has been replicated by the production and mixing genius of Emeric Loan of Studio 43. Put your feet up and have a listen. “Andrew’s Castle” is a keeper.
Beth Nichol
North Grenville Community Newsletter
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