Amy MacDonald
King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
One ticket, one guitar, one local lass and several hundred Glaswegians crammed into an iconic venue makes for a pretty good night. Amy McDonald, at the ripe old age of nineteen, gives a mesmerising performance that suggests she might be the next big thing to come out of a recently prolific Scottish music scene. Taking to the stage with an air of confidence beyond her years, she made it clear that she has both talent and a bright future ahead of her.A mixture of talented song writing, intelligent guitar playing and a deeply soulful voice combined to give Amy an added advantage in an industry that increasingly churns out an abundance or maufactured pop belles. It is heart warming instead, to see someone with a genuine personality that shines through in all of her songs.
After a small technical hitch, Amy opened with the infectious "This Is The Life", a mixture of acoustic country and indie undertones. Fan favourite "Poison Prince" was next, which combined a rampant riff and a pacey beat, cementing it as one song that should certainly be looked out for at T in the Park this year.
Halfway through the set 19 year old Amy performed "Footballer's Wife", a commentary on today's media saturated culture, which adeptly showcased the innocence of the Scottish Starlet. Throughout the gig you felt like you were being let in on a big secret, similar to the way many fans felt whilst watching Amy’s heroes Travis perform similarly about 15 years ago.
After a rousing applause Amy reappeared to give a unique rendition of "Mr Brightside", a quirky adaptation that was complimented by both her deep soulful voice and the soft acoustic tone that rung out from her lonesome guitar. This summer sees Miss MacDonald embark upon a monumental tour in support of her debut album, which will no doubt make her a huge hit at T in the Park and beyond.
Words: Scott Mullen
Photo: Neil Milton
