'Roly resolutely cranks down the volume in his characteristic style, has adapted the songs with sensitivity, wit and an unforced Blaydon dialect. He sheds new light on old tunes'.
Judith Murphy - Northern Review

Following on from the release of 'Canny Tyneside', in the Spring of 2003 I began working on materials for a second CD and completed the project in September 2003.
I recorded first guitar then overdubbed second guitar/voice. Once again the the music was recorded with the aim of trying to get the most intimate, honest and natural sound (ie. no reverb nor any artificial enhancements) then the tracks were professionally mixed and mastered by Axis Audio. The underlying aim was to have a completely natural recording of what you would actually hear when I play and sing, as if the listener was in close proximity at a small, intimate venue.
The songs are another set of Geordie favourites (plus one of my own songs) once again with specially arranged two-guitar accompaniment. Many of the songs on the CD has been played by BBC Radio Newcastle and Radio Tyneside (Gary Hogg's Geordie Hour).

For full track listing and to try some samples click on CD cover pic or - soundbites.

REVIEWS and COMMENT

The North-Easterner Magazine - ...another excellent compilation containing such gems as The Keel Row, The Row upon the stairs, Geordie haad the bairn, Dance ti thy Daddy, Bonny at Morn and a different version of Blaydon Races. Roly's unique style is easy on the ears; his natural Geordie accent, his warm, soft and melodic delivery, and his simple yet highly effective two guitar arrangements all put together to great effect

Northumbrian Magazine - recommended Christmas purchase 2003 to 2009 - ...nothing encapsulates the Geordie character and humour better than local dialect songs as sung by Roly Veitch. In an intimate vocal style and with a natural clear dialect plus unique two guitar accompaniments, the Blaydon Aces bring fresh ideas to the popular repertoire. Nostalgia given a make-over!

Durham Town & Country Magazine - ...recommended Christmas present idea - 2003 to 2007 (magazine now absorbed into The Northumbrian).

Bill Griffiths, coordinator of Durham & Tyneside Dialect Research Group - ...warm, close-in and natural. New harmonic and melodic ideas but fitting the orgininal sentiment and tone of the songs. In natural dialect, neither suppressed nor exaggerated.

Note - Bill sadly passed away in 2007 - see 'Wor Dialect' page for more information about this remarkable man.

John Harle, BBC Radio Newcastle - ...Roly is heavily involved with the local jazz clubs - plays in a very gentle jazz guitar style and sings the songs in a warm, understated way. I think they are terrific. We had a lot of enquiries about his first CD "Canny Tyneside". Now here is his new CD "Geordie Roots".

Judith Murphy, Northern Review - 'Roly resolutely cranks down the volume in his characteristic style, has adapted the songs with sensitivity, wit and an unforced Blaydon dialect'. 'The Cliffs of Old Tynemouth is a revelation, Bonny at Morn - gorgeous'. 'He sheds new light on old tunes'.

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