(Photos- Scream Photographic)
The Waterfront, Norwich April 29, 2026
by Richard Balls, Norfolk Rocks
Wagner’s Bridal Chorus announces the entrance of the group all dressed
in veils, followed by the bride herself holding a bouquet – an
attention-grabbing prelude for Jenny Hollingworth’s first full show in
her home city since the release of her maiden solo album,
Quicksand Heart.
Good Intentions, the album’s opener, lifts the curtain on this show in
the intimate upstairs room at The Waterfront, a burst of unadulterated
pop.
Quicksand Heart and Every Ounce Of Me (the first single from the record) follow, sweeping us off into a world of dreamy euphoria
These Streets I Know dials things down, a paean to her beloved city and a
song of real tenderness which, as Hollingworth tells us, refers to some
of those in the audience. Cue goosebumps all round.
However, Hollingworth’s first excursion from the deliciously quirky
Let’s Eat Grandma has produced a perfectly realised clutch of songs and
an album of genuine depth and quality.
Her in-store performance at Venus Vinyl back in January, accompanied by
guitarist Jacob Berry, provided a stripped back introduction to
Quicksand Heart. Performing it here with a full band allows us to hear
and feel the natural power of these songs and appreciate
her incredible voice.
For those of us who have closely followed Let’s Eat Grandma’s journey
from experimental DIY beginnings to shimmering pop, this feels like an
entry ticket into another irresistible world.
All in all, quite the night for the homecoming queen.
Support Came from the Fantastic Phoebe Troup
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