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MOTH
Album Review – AMERICANA UK May 5th 2026
MOTH, the latest project from UK singer-guitarist Pete Shaw, offers their debut album, songs rooted in the folk and blues tradition. The title track, Thirty-Four Hundred, introduces the album in fine fashion; a gently flowing story song, aided by some devastatingly mournful violin. Tomlinson’s violin, and her playing provides a lovely counterpoint to Shaw’s sharp storytelling, as evidenced on Conversing With The Moon (Janet’s Mix), one of three arrangements of the song that include a solo version, a full-band version, and a guitar/violin version. The uptempo folk-rocker,Take My Chances With The Devil, takes on a prog-folk feel, with shades of psychedelia, somewhat reminiscent of Dave Cousins and the Strawbs. By taking the songs down to their bare essentials, the essence of the songs comes through and may even sound all the better for it. Flush with warm, enchanting songs performed with considerable acoustic elegance, it’s a delight from beginning to end
“Acoustic rock meets the Blues, Folk, Country and Americana for a laidback barfight. It’s every genre for themselves. Battle ensues. Everyone wins. MOTH emerges unscathed.”
“What a lovely night, full of energy with a dash of haunting wistfulness that takes you on a journey through your own memories. The sound was so well balanced, that all the instruments and voices blended beautifully, and yet each was clear and distinct. Thank you.”
“Last night at The Station East I had the absolute pleasure of seeing in my humble opinion one of the best bands from our region. Moth had it all – stunning musicians, hilarious between song banter and Pete Shaw’s brilliant and sometimes moving lyrics. His song The Invisible Me blew me away as it struck a chord as we all have a veiled persona. Please try so see the amazing Moth and buy their album which is coming out soon – you will be amazed.
“You sounded great! a cross between the Waterboys & Kevin McDermott Orchestra”
“Stomping 2nd set after professionally dealing with those pesky tech issues in the 1st set. I have to say I love the tune ‘far away place’ it’s a masterpiece, you must get recorded with this line up, get it up online… “
“MOTH (duo version of the band); clever, catchy originals, with some great covers thrown in. I didn’t know what to expect, but I didn’t expect such musicianship, and very entertaining too!”
Emerging in 2024 from Northumberland, United Kingdom, MOTH blends alternative rock, blues, country, americana, folk and ambient into a genre-defying sound.
Cluny 2 Show Reel – November 2025
Cluny 2 Show Reel – November 2025
2025:
GIGS 2024:
Ticket Office – Whitley Bay with Andy Tinkler on Bass & Jason Thompson on Percussion
excerpt from Box Full Of Letters – Ticket Office Whitley Bay Halloween Festival 2023 – with Janet on Fiddle & Andy on Bass
BELOW –
BELOW: A WHISPER OF MOTHS, SHAW:CLARK PROJECT, TEA CUPHEAD & BEEBLEFISH
