We saw Blair at Musicport on Fri 4th Nov, and were impressed on a number of fronts. He has impressive technical playing skills; there were a few tiny wrinkles but at 19 he can only get better. His interpretations of traditional songs is sensitive, with good vocals too. He is very confident in his stage craft, evidence of good humour, nice line in self-deprecation and no mention or flogging of the familial connections. His own songs are mature beyond his years (no singing the contents of his diary as a tortured adolescent!). We chatted with him after (it seemed only polite after heckling him about the home town he and I have in common...) and found him to be pleasantly modest.

He has the makings of a long musical career ahead of him and we will certainly look out for further chances to see him solo or with AH.