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Hirers Of The Month: A Branch, A Rose, And A Bird
Less cryptically, and more enchantingly US singer/songwriters Michelle Branch and Anjela Rose. Both in London within a week of each other, even spending some time together during their stay. And without knowing it at the time, both falling under the spell of this 2006 Gibson Hummingbird, as each got to play it, one after the other. It shall from now on come with a health warning: SERIOUS RISK OF FALLING IN LOVE. It's that good ;-).
Anjela was visiting the UK for the first time, taking in all the sights and sounds of London. Inspired to write new material based on her experiences, she sought out a guitar to help her put those experiences to song. The Hummingbird ticked all the boxes, from looks to tone to playability, and became Anjela's go-to companion for her long weekend here. She loved it. I didn't have to go so far as to tear it from her hands when I went to collect it, but I certainly respected the need for a long and heartfelt goodbye.
And a goodbye it had to be, because the guitar was already booked for its next outing, as Grammy-award-winning Michelle Branch played a secret gig at The Devonshire in Soho. Over in London just a few weeks after the release of reimagined The Game Of Love in collaboration with New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander - who also joined her on stage for an unplugged live version of the song. It was such a secret gig that I had no idea who was going to be playing the Hummingbird until after the event. So, many thanks to technical manager Dara for the hire, to Michelle herself for posting the pics, and to Anjela for joining up the dots. Now it's just a question of seeing who will next come under this bird's spell . . . You have been warned!
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Matty Groves & Charlotte Rankin
Children Of The Wilderness
1974 Martin D-28
I think Australian singer/songwriter Matty Groves still has a long way to go before he needs to think about bucket lists. But it was definitely a dream to play an unplugged set in London while he was over here in October. An afternoon session at The Harrison Pub, all his own material, both solo and, in this short clip, with friend Charlotte Rankin for some beautiful harmonies over an unplugged version of Children Of The Wilderness. Just wonderful when two voices come together in such close harmony.
In preparation and for the gig, Matty turned another dream into reality - hiring this absolutely classic 1974 Martin D-28. No pick-up, just straight to mic - and it fills the room. In his own words, "it was divine, beautifully maintained, exceptionally well set up and with a fantastic tone . . . quality instruments, and a great personal service" As well as being a class singer/songwriter, he clearly has a potential future as a successful marketeer.
All credit and thanks to Katherine Rankin on IG for the video clip.
anaiis
Sunshine
1988 Martin D-35P - Nashville Tuning
Congratulations to London-based singer/songwriter anaiis on the release of her latest material, following up from 2025's wonderful Devotion & The Black Divine. The double A-sided Sunshine and P4P - perfect slices of late summer dreaming.
Returning to 5dB Studios in London, where she recorded Devotion & The Black Divine, producer and engineer Javier Weyler was looking for a lighter airier acoustic sound. The answer was to string the 1988 Martin D-35P with Nashville Tuning gauge strings - with the bottom 4 strings replaced by lighter gauge strings tuned an octave higher.
It's only one component of the rich tapestry of the song, but it comes through beautifully throughout.
Pat & David Lauerman
1977 & 1988 Gibson ES-335s
One of many Summer weddings!
Always a joy to have the guitars playing their part at the big occasion - and there were plenty this summer! Including a Super Saturday in September, when guitars were hired for three different weddings. The 1997 Yamaha LA-8, the 2016 Millman Dreadnought, and this pair, the 1977 Gibson ES-335 TD and 1988 Gibson ES-335 Dot all taking part in the magic of three big days, all on the same day.
These are always very special and private occasions. And besides, there are other far more important photos to be taken ;-). So very grateful to father and son Pat & Dan Lauerman all the way over from the States for sharing this picture as they played at the wedding reception for the bride and groom, family and friends. Playing instrumentals - not least a version of Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights - they loved the guitars, and the wedding guests loved them!
