Doghouse Roses - Universal Bar, Glasgow - 8th November.
First time for this reviewer at this venue, a small intimate room and perfect for this type of gig where the players thrive in a small setting allowing every nuance of the performance to be appreciated. Doghouse Roses played first and live are a much earthier proposition than one was led to believe from their album “How’ve You Been All this Time.” Iona Macdonald’s singing is assured and is complemented perfectly by Paul Tasker’s guitar. Tasker, an avowed fan of Bert Jansch played with such dexterity that the arrangements on the album versions of “On the River” and “Gone There” weren’t missed. With traditional songs such as “Wayfaring Stranger” and “Make Me a Pallet on the Floor” thrown in they are an excellent entertainment.
Paul Kerr, Americana UK
