Last night, April & I ate at an amazing restaurant in Newcastle called The Big Mussel. Afterwards, we walked down to the Sage to see a tribute concert to Nick Drake.

Now, normally, I wouldn’t go to a tribute concert and pay money for it, but there was a private screening of a documentary about Nick Drake that made me think it was worth it. When it came time for the concert two guys came out on stage, one with an upright bass, and the other had about four acoustic guitars. They played the music really well, but the guy’s voice was mismatched for the lyrics. The guy’s voice was suited better for a Michael McDonald cover band. Well, after watching Michael McDonald on YouTube, I realise that this is not a fair comparison either.

Anyway, what this concert did do for me, was make me appreciate even more the source of this music.

If you only have a chance to buy three albums this year, please consider the following:

Five Leaves Left (1969)

Bryter Layter (1970)

Pink Moon (1972)