Hiya, here is a review that was posted up on last night, more of a description than a review but still worth a read, always good to get a bit of coverage...

Review: This showcase event in the ONSA series was held at the Jagz club in Ascot, Berkshire. There were 11 acts on the bill, some experienced performers and others debuting. First to take the stage was a Polish jazz pianist Mateusz, a very talented young man who knew how to play with his organ, a roland electronic keyboard, that is. Then came Finch, an aurburn-haired 30-something, with an acoustic guitar, she played 2 of her own songs, ??? and ???, and a Scissor Sisters cover "Take your mama out tonight". Next was Richard Hingley, middle-aged and follicly challenged, but he certainly could play the guitar, again with 2 of his own songs, Questions and answers, and in another world, and a playlist favourite Neil Young's "Rocking in the free world". Then it was the turn of Claire McAuley, who has played here before. Blonde shoulder length hair and the style and vocal range of Joni Mitchell. She played 3 of her own songs, Brookline, nameless and The Beatles's Ob-La-Di. Then came the first band, Midnight Rider, 3 guys with guitars including 1 with an electric bass, so much for acoustic, and a drummer. They played 3 of their own songs, Don't let the world become undone, Let you go, and 100 miles an hour. Next up was Chris Reed, from New Zealand, playing his first set in this country, his 3 songs were Broken, Silence, and Stay with me. He was followed by Gill Holdsworth, a pretty young lady with light brown/dark blonde and a guitar, who played 3 tracks with no vocals, including U2's "With or without you". This got a laugh from those in the crowd who knew that the nights MC, Mark, fronts U2 tribute band Blood Red Sky. Then came Lindsay West, a friend of Claire McAuley, she played 2 of her own songs. Next up was Jim Kelleher, who also played and picked the guitar without vocals, in the Jose Gonzalez style. He played 2 of his own songs, Eye of the storm, and Twist, and another playlist favourite, but still a great track Nirvana's "Smells like teen spirit". Then came the oddly named and oddly dressed Bikini Back Special, both in coats, one with a russian hat who played the guitar and another perched on a high stool, playing the tom toms and marakas. Wierd, but kind of wonderful. The last act of the evening were Concept, who started off with just the lead vocalist and a guest keyboard player, Alice, for a charming melody Stupid Sacrifice. Then the singer picked up his guitar and was joined by another guitarist, drummer and a female flutist, for The Friend I Lost. Their last track was Hero of my soul. altogether it was a great evening of live acoustic music.