Fans of Paul Simon will want to ensure they catch Something About Simon, the story of the American singer songwriter, which is on at the Assembly George Square Studios as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
In
this brand-new show, fellow singer songwriter Gary Edward Jones recites the
music of one of his idols and, between songs, tells the story of the great man
from his early days in England to his partnership with Art Garfunkel and his ground-breaking
album Graceland.
A natural storyteller, Liverpudlian Edward Jones weaves
together songs and stories that cross the Atlantic from New Jersey to the North
West of England. He traces the sometimes-poignant moments in Paul Simon’s life
and career that occasionally mirror his own.
There
are no fancy gimmicks or expensive sets on the show. Just one talented musician
with an array of guitars in the intimate setting of Studio One at the Assembly
George Square studios. Edward Jones is an accomplished singer and musician and
he effortlessly glides through classic Simon ballads such as The Sound of Silence,
America, Homeward Bound, Wristband and the classic Bridge Over Troubled Water.
It’s
a hugely enjoyable performance and one perfect for a late afternoon when thoughts
perhaps turn to a glass of wine or two to relax. Something About Simon is not a
tribute show but simply a recognition of one the greatest singer songwriters of
the last century. If you enjoy the music of Paul Simon you’ll love Something
About Simon.
Something
About Simon – The Paul Simon Story is in at the Assembly Rooms George Square
Studios (Venue 17) from Aug 3-11, 13-18,
20-26.
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