JAN ALLAIN & CLARE LINDLEY AT CAFE FETTE HENNE DORTMUND.
Review by Klaus Lenser.Bürgerfunk Radio, Dortmund.

Enjoy two fantastic women onstage. Entertainment that is much more than 'Apple Size'
Jan Allain, accomplished English singer-songwriter on guitar is accompanied by the gifted and beautiful Scottish Clare Lindley who not only plays totally thrilling fiddle, inspired by her Celtic ancestors, but acts and amuses us with fishing rod and an apple size golden something. The audience went NUTS!! A little later, following some storming ballads and playing, Clare reappears as an angel. Or was it a bunny? Can you imagine a singer from London's east end Hackney, teaching a German audience how to Yodel! It happened in Dortmund in the Cafe'Fette Henne' during their Big Hearted Little Cafe Tour in Autumn 2001. More than an excellent concert: a real event. An evening with Jan Allain 'Go Fette Henne GO!!'. There's no need to be scared of an Apple Size Golden Clitoris. This is English humour at it's best. You soon get used to it with this very special duo. Even Jan's Mother recovered from the shocking title of an incredibly inspired album of highly original songs. which enjoys a variety of styles and moods that both soothe and amuse. If you want to know more about that unbelievable clitoris or why Jan doesn't like Switzerland that much check out a very pleasant voice and some great music. You will meet the seductive 'Doris in the Deli' ( a personal favourite of mine) who happens to know every type of cheese! Jan Allain is a classic old fashioned singer-songwriter who adores her trusty guitar, and manages to prove that most music these days is vastly overproduced and gets lost in technical overkill. Her fine repertoire of melodic songs speak for themselves. Jan tells a great story, expresses true feelings and makes a clear and powerful statement with just her guitar and voice. She shows us it still works. Especially with Clare Lindley accompanying.They know how to create the special atmosphere in smaller clubs and the audience loves it. The much feared 'audience participation' just happens naturally and soon we are clapping, singing along and joining in
in a multitude of ways. Many many thanks! I really laughed my socks off and enjoyed a show I will not forget, with two wonderful women with a charming sense of humour.

Sept.2001, Klaus Lenser