New Group SHEL Star in Covent Garden Show

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The venue was the Hospital Club (Covent Garden), the prestigious Oak room 4th floor was where I witnessed a group which if I’m honest only came to my attention that morning when I got the assignment to review the act called SHEL 4 sisters who are all distinctively different in dress sense and overall musical delivery. The name SHEL is  an acronym for their individual names: Sarah on violin, Hannah on keyboard, Eva on mandolin, Liza on drums, djembe and beatboxing.

They had an air of don’t care as they effortlessly engaged with the audience, sharing childhood tales of the mischief and mayhem they caused whilst growing up. The banter between them was delightful and genuine.

The synchronised nature of their act was something you don’t see much in this business these days. Voices of angels but with this rugged edge at just the right time. They have this deep knowingness of when to switch the tempo.

These young ladies are far from one dimensional as they play their instruments in the manner of much  more seasoned performers, absolutely blew me away.


http://https://youtu.be/GBMk06vXatM

Shel are making creative waves in the entertainment industry also, their music has featured in Television shows, films, and commercials. Most recently SHEL’s ‘Hold On’ was featured in a pivotal scene in motion picture ‘The Best of Me’ the video was also took lead on the soundtrack. It wouldn’t surprise me to hear or see them attached to a few more movie scores such is SHEL’s ability to conjure up hauntingly atmospheric pieces of music brilliance.

The girls take an active part in every stage of the creative process, lending there hand to making music videos such as the track ‘freckles’ a great effort by the bunch. Sister Sarah is a videographer and editor so she can really shape things into SHEL’s image.

Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics is man who can really spot talent. He did not hesitate to sign the girls up on first sight.

You don’t stay in this industry as long as him without having that great eye for talent. Good work Mr Stewart!!

What I witnessed at the hospital club the other night was a flawless performance with hypnotic arrangements. A fresh sound that had the power to bring you up and bring you down. In short proper artistry.

Catch them if possible @ St Pancras Old Church in London, Monday 13th July 20115

These young women are not only beautiful. They are better than good!  I’m looking to having an exclusive interview in the near future.

I’ll hedge my bet on them being big hitters!!

 

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Age Da Mc