REVIEW: The John Verity Band, Waterloo Music Bar

'The cream will always rise to the top' '“ a passing comment from an audience member during John Verity's performance at the Waterloo Music Bar perfectly summed up the night.
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John Verity

The former Argent frontman served up a mouth watering set that was a master class of the blues.

This was a joyful night of quality music organised by the Kite Club and it is easy to see why Verity has been at the very top of the business for so long.

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Despite, or perhaps because of, his longevity, he takes to the stage with a youthful exuberance and enthusiasm that infects the audience from the very first note.

His set was perfectly balanced, layered and multi-faceted, bringing everything from smooth, soulful 12-bar blues to driving rhythmic rock.

His new band is tight and professional and Verity’s strident, powerful voice is an instrument of phenomenal range in its own right, bringing a meatier dimension to the three-piece outfit.

In his own words: “This old dog ain’t done yet.”

It was genuine privilege to be a part of the audience for such a vibrant and triumphant show.

Tony Barnes