I agree wholeheartedly with all the reviews I've read you must see him live!

Album: A Rare Hunger
Buy it now from Harbour Town Records

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There is little I can add to the reviews Nick has received  other than to say this is a very powerful album. A beautiful masterpiece!

 Tracks: Balor / Falling Sun / Annachie Gordon / Lord Franklin / Donal Og / Naked Flame / Crow on the Cradle / Gallows Tree / Wandering Aengus / Scarecrow / The River / Hermit’s Song

What Nick said:

I’m delighted to have worked in conjunction with Gordon Jones at Harbourtown to produce this brand new recording. Of the 13 tracks in all 5 are of my own writing (Falling Sun, Son of Wandering Aengus, The River, Naked Flame and Gallows Tree), 5 are traditional (Annachie Gordon, Lord Franklin, Wandering Aengus, Donal Og and a translation of a 7th century Gaelic poem Hermit’s Song) the remaining 3 are penned by Lal Waterson, Sydney Carter and Simon Heywood.

What is particularly exciting about the album is the contribution from Sherry Robinson on cello and piano accordion. Her sensitivity to both melodic and lyric content is fantastic, offering very subtle and appropriate support to the harp and voice. I have often found myself listening to The River (I very rarely listen to my own recordings) just for her beautiful contribution. The harp and cello together seem to express very well the way a river flows at many speeds at the same time. To really appreciate her skill in supporting a lyric, then I recommend a listen to track 8 “Gallows Tree”.

What the reviwers say:

“A fine voice, pure and unforced. His fluid style and engaging presence is a winning combination…a compelling demonstration of storytelling’s many faces.” The Times

"a singer with special vocal DNA" Dai Woosnam

"Hennessey is a talent who deserves to be watched"AllMusic.com

“...his live performances are magnetic and involving. Nick’s vocal style is both engaging and fluidly expressive…with the decidedly contemporary combination of delicacy and strength that I associate with the likes of June Tabor.”
Traditional Music Maker

“...a ballad singer, harpist and storyteller of considerable ability.” Dirty Linen

“…a voice of power and simplicity..”
New Folk Sounds

“…a haunting voice holding you spellbound..Folk song at its best.” Folk North West

“A bard-like performer who makes you listen.”
Folk roots

“...a confident performer of strong material…Very interesting! ..See him in action.” Taplas

"…spellbinding…tapping at the ancient roots of Britain ." South Bank, London

"A true disciple of the ballad" Stanley Robertson

"A totally enchanting performer, full of warmth, imagination and skill. It’s wonderful to see a young artist able to move with equal ease from song to story to consummate musicianship. I strongly recommend anyone with a love of traditional culture to see him." Frankie Armstrong

"He brings that rare combination of artistic adventure and absolute accessibility. He’s a magical performer who inspires his listeners with a sense of recaptured wonder." The Word, London Literature Festival

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