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... all know him as the singer from Life of Agony, don't we?! At least those people, who are familiar with that musical style. No wrong, it's not quite alright. Because that music, Keith Caputo produces with his solo projects has not much to do with the band, and it's a difference like Anna Netrebko vs. the Red Hot Chilly Peppers. Caputo's solo art is slower, sad and melancholic. ‚A Fondness for Hometown Scars’ is the title of his newest release, which is the sixth one under his own name. A big part of the songs, the 35 year old american wrote in the Netherlands, where he now lives as well. And the current tour is dedicated to this CD. Support comes from Ricky Warwick, who originally comes from Dublin, Ireland and is also the singr of the scottish band 'The Almighty'-
Since
quite a few years on a solo path, he presents himself mainly in an
acoustic selfportrait, - he alone, a guitar and a harmonica. No more
needed. Yes of course, the recently released solo Ep 'Love Owes'.
You've gotta mention the fact, that it ain't that easy to perform alone
in this way and entertain the audiance 45 minutes with no boredom, which
could easiyl evolve because of the restricted instrumentation and the
lonesome visual aspect up there on stage. On the other hand, he knows
exactly how to do it and proves, that he belongs to the kind of talented
musicians. And that's what Ricky Warwick surely has got - talent. No
question about that. And he understands to entertain the audiance not
only with his music, but also with witty short announcements.
In the beginning, and standing rather in the back, I had the impression, that someone is singing, but not beeing there. First, when coming up front, you notice Keith conciously. But it's not only his body size, it's also the not very high stage, which doesn't really present an artist like it should be. And when you're a rather small guy like Caputo, then this seems rather like a strange opera. Nevertheless, it's the music where the whole impression is put into, and it's really beautiful. Keith is putting all his heart into it and lives his melodies and lyrics. Most of all it's his voice, which is remarkable. Inbetween he enjoys a good nip from a bottle of french wine, while his band rather goes for mineralwater.
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