Seductive acoustic

(March 2006)(pembrokeshiretv.com)

Support for Sandi Thom, Queens hall, Narberth, Feb 06

The next gap in my musical education was soon to be filled. I had always thought Nágus was a dready young hippy with a Didgeridoo. Maybe he once was but on this particular night there was not a dread to be seen. There was a didgeridoo, though somewhat disappointingly this only featured in the first number of Nágus’ set, a breathtaking Didge and drum (bodhran) piece. A great opener to the set before undready Mike Chant was joined by son Tom and the two of them stormed through some two-guitar pieces. Nágus delivered a mix of originals and covers with uninhibited panache. There was great synchronicity between the two guitarists and their diverse guitar playing styles, while Mike rocked on the open chords Tom teased heart tugging high notes with hands that will launch a thousand teenage girls’ fantasies.

Mike has a voice that is as rich as chocolate, but not any old chocolate… Have you tried the chilli variety? That’s what Mike’s voice is like – smooth and rich but with a surprisingly fiery bite. I would love to have heard more of the Didgeridoo, but other than that Nágus rocked