From: 16 October 2008
To: 16 October 2008
Singer/pianist appears at the Southport Theatre
Thursday 16th October, 7.30pm
As a 19 year old singer/pianist from Yorkshire, Peter Grant has re-interpreted some classic songs with love and a real enthusiasm to create his debut album ‘New Vintage’. Peter’s voice serves as an impeccable connection bringing the past into the present. “I love these songs,” says Peter, whose musical taste crosses right over from singer-songwriters to soul, hip-hop and free jazz. “No one ever told me to listen to this kind of music, it’s just what I listened to growing up”. As well as songs such as ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’, ‘Joanna’ and ‘The Windmills Of Your Mind’ Peter’s album boasts swing versions of ‘Your The First, The Last, My Everything’, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ and surprisingly the Kaisers Chiefs hit ‘Modern Way’. Its not just legendary songwriters Don Black and Tony Hatch who have been impressed by Peter’s amazing musicianship. Jimmy Webb, author of the Richard Harris and Sinatra classic ‘Didn’t We’, another great track covered by Peter on his album, was equally blown away – “I just love that kid !!” Fantastic praise for one so young!
Peter is currently putting the finishing touches to his new album due for release at the end of May, so this is a busy and exciting time for him. Peter has an amazing, mature sounding voice. He already has many celebrity fans who have hailed him as the next Harry Connick Junior or Frank Sinatra (Peter’s idols).
"Peter Grant has come along like a much needed breath of fresh air. In a business where over-praise is commonplace and the word ‘star’ is used to describe anyone who stands before a microphone, it’s a great joy to sit back and listen to Peter. Amazingly, he doesn’t just sing songs, he lives them.”
Don Black, songwriter of ‘On Days Like These’, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ & ‘Walk Away’
“Peter Grant’s version of ‘Joanna’ is simply outstanding. He is a great singer and this is the best version of the song since Scott Walker’s“.
Legendary songwriter, Tony Hatch, who originally wrote ‘Joanna’ for Scott Walker
For further information and interviews contact Jean Parkes, Personality Artistes,01253 899333 or email jean@personalityartistes.com
Tickets £18.00
concessions £2.00 off; Live Card: £1.50 off;
Groups 10+: £1.50 off per ticket and 1 free ticket with every 10 purchased
To book call Ticketmaster 0844 847 2380 (subject to booking fee)
Book online at www.southporttheatre.org.uk
Groups 10+: please call 0800 587 5007
Call into the Box Office open Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-5.30pm