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Sawsound - 360 Club, Leeds - Friday 10th December 2010

- By Josh Lewis (Leeds Music Scene)

As Sawsound take to the stage later on, I take a note of the presence of both acoustic guitar and violin in their line up and prepare myself for another set of mellow folkestry. My pre-conception is quickly and radically shattered as the band (celebrating the release of their album 'We Have It All') accelerate into a performance tinged with everything from proto-Tool guitar heroics to Celtic vocal harmonies and string lines. The angular guitar playing of front man Simon Whitton and frequently shifting tempos and time signatures are contrasted throughout by the unity of his powerful vocal performance and the playing of violinist Tori Campbell, creating a compelling, occasionally baffling tapestry of genres that threatens to collapse frequently into barely organized noise in a way that is most thrilling. The only thing consistent about Sawsound is how interesting and exciting they are to listen to; I can't help thinking that they'd be great gigging companions for fellow Leeds rock monsters 'Buffalo Bones'. 'We Have it All' might just be the most accurate album title I've heard in quite some time.

Sawsound Acoustic - 360 Club, Leeds - Friday 5th August 2011

- By Rebecca Atkinson

Another Friday night, another 360 Club and another pretty good turn out for August largely thanks to the first act. Sawsound usually play as a full band but tonight front man Simon Whitton strips things back to the barebones for a solo performance and he does well in an unforgiving acoustic medium. Whitton has a pleasing breathy tone to his voice and he emotes well while his guitar work is accomplished with few mistakes. Sawsound's music is bluesy and post grungey in places but not in an abominable Chad Kroeger way. He proves himself to be an accomplished songwriter with an excellent performance full of subtle nuance and passionate execution and while this is not the same spectacle as the full band, it is an unusually impressive display from one man and his guitar.

Reviews of the brand new We Have It All album coming soon...

Mission Statement

My Mission is simple: I have recently relocated to London to play to a international audience, meet musicians, and meet people who can help me and my musical family's dreams a reality. We are the ones who take the stage now and then, so that hopefully the world might see clearly again!

I am primarily an original songwriter, performing nationally, both solo (Sawsound Acoustic) and with the band (Sawsound). I am currently an unsigned artist and presently looking for support slots with established artists. if you like what you hear and would like to book myself or the band the best way to get in touch is via email. Please see the Contact section.

I also promote gigs in both Leeds (West Yorkshire) and Camden (London). If you are a band or a venue, please don't hesitate to contact me regarding potential shows or to see whether I have slots available.

- Simon Whitton 2011

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