He may have died almost thirty years ago (to the day a week today) but his lyrics are still regarded as some of the highest in terms of quality and style. It seems fit then that a tribute be payed to the greatly unknown songwriter who's influence can be seen in acts such as David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone and most famously Scott Walker.
Deadbelgian formed, simply for this reason. They began a year ago when drummer, Andre De La Mare (Andy Delamare) met vocalist/guitarist/ukulele playing Fionnuala Dorrity a year ago at a local theatre society in Liverpool. They soon added Matthew Wood on accordion and the multi-instrumentalist Simon James (sax, flute and mandolin) and the band was complete.
With support from Emily & The Faves (who we sadly missed trying to find the place) Deadbelgian began their set with Amsterdam and Madeleine they delivered two blistering sets to a crowd of thirty somethings covering a number of Brel classics as well as including three songs by (one of many) English songwriters inspired by the man, Jack Thackeray as well as a number of traditional E
uropean dance tunes to keep the crowd dancing in the tight spaces of the Static gallery. The highlight of the show came with the penultimate number, Mathilde, with special guest vocalist, local actor, Paul Duckworth with an intensity rarely seen in modern performances.
Certainly an act to see for any fans of Jacques Brel or for fans of music in general, Deadbelgian (and the venue it self, The Static Gallery, a local art space and soon to be noodle bar) are reasons why Liverpool deserves to be the Capital Of Culture.
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