Review by Lynette-Diaz - July 20, 2008
New Zealand native, Simon Kerr, has been
living in Australia for the past six months.
Leaving his New Zealand band the Acoustic
Junkies to go it solo in the big Melbourne
pond.
During his recent Folk Club performance,
Simon performed a large list of new songs,
composed since leaving for Australia.
He opened with a new tune, No Enemies,
a cross between an anti-hate/self-love
anthem. He was a one man band, playing
his guitar with a mixture of enthusiasm and
passion that drove the message of his songs
home to the listener.
The song, Infinity, was
heart-driven reflection, penned while on a
visit overlooking the lighthouse of Byron Bay.
Soul of Rock, a high-energy story of religious
fervor.
Angel, a song weaving a tale of being
lost in the Himalayans, was a sure highlight,
It's delicate insight into human frailty and
a 'surprise' Angel were spell-bounding. He
was able to convey lost love and the throes
of love with equal poignancy without being
too syrupy in "It Wont Be Long" and "Lost My
Heart".
The night ended with "Beggar Boy", a
song from his last album with the Acoustic
Junkies. The simple song about love and
compassion, woven in a tale of India, was a
pleasing way to end the evening.