Way to Blue - The Songs of Nick Drake (live in the Barbican Theatre, London)

Review Snapshot: Curated by Joe Boyd, various musicians gather to pay tribute to Drakes unique songwriting.

The Cluas Verdict? 7 out of 10

Full Review: Way to Blue has just completed a three date tour of the UK, featuring a five-piece house band and seven-piece string section. The Barbican theatre was sold out on Saturday night with the show taking on the same format as the Leonard Cohen tribute a few years ago – everyone takes a turn, one or two songs each, and then collaborations at the end.

The singers featured on the show were chosen to display the versatility in Drake’s material. Robyn Hitchcock performs “Parasite” with electric guitar, Vashti Bunyan turns “Which Will” into a jaunty baroque string led piece, Lisa Hannigan...