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Reminiscing on the magic of 90s music, Dixon recites poems from her book, ‘A Bit Like Falling In Love’. The well considered and sometimes humorous staging and props along with her passionate anecdotes between poems make it clear that Dixon truly loves her craft. Dixon describes how proud ‘teenage Sarah’ would be of her performing alongside and meeting her heroes, and I think Dixon gave a performance ‘adult Sarah’ can be incredibly proud of too.
4/5 Dorian Ralston, Morecambe Fringe
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‘Sarah L Dixon’s “Fire” – allegedly a spoken word show about being a fan of the 1990s music scene, it was so much more than that. It spoke to me about my own love affair with the 1980s music scene and how music is inextricably linked to our memories, our sense of identity, the way we form friendships, the way we relate to and cope with challenging times and painful emotions in our lives and the way our musical heroes become proxy friends, substitute boyfriends and emotional support mechanisms. I think anyone who loves music, of whatever era, could relate to it, but then I think even people who hate music would relate to it – it wasn’t about music, it was about being human. Courageously revealing, charmingly funny, tenderly poignant, it has to be seen.’
Melanie Branton, Midland Fringe
First gig of the final day of the Midland Fringe. This was one of my favourite things (like the song), vulnerable, authentic and beautiful were some of the words in my notes on Sarah’s performance which instantly connected me to my memories of music. Playing in a band saved my life in the 80s, and it’s lovely to see such honesty in a performance, ty. Venue: Lych Gate Tavern
David Price, Midland Fringe
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Sarah L Dixon Muses on Joy of Indie Music at Midlands Fringe
Sarah L Dixon, opened the 3rd day of Midlands Fringe at the Lych Gate Tavern with her show Fire, 90s Indie Music, following on from her recent appearance at the Bay Fringe Morecambe.
The show’s main focus is music and more music, and its importance to Sarah. This shines through her poems. From discovering her own sound from mixtapes to the heavy, heavy sound of Madchester and beyond, her reading brought back memories of the 90s indie scene. Dixon’s dropping of band names reminding me of my own adventures in music.
The poems she read showed us the relevance of music in her life and the support it gave her through the hard times. From evenings at Morecambe Bay to first gig after COVID, Sarah shows us pivotal moments in her life, and adventures enjoyed in following her favourite bands.
The poems Sarah read can be found in her self-published poetry book, A Bit Like Falling in Love.
So if you ever have the opportunity to see her show, Then Sit Down*, Fire up the ShoeSaw** and chill, you’re in for a treat.
Christine Loch
*James
**Lionrock
Praise for A Bit Like Falling in Love:
“It’s very easy for us on this side of the barrier to forget (or ignore) what it’s like for our listeners. Dare I say it music is a life saver for all of us and Dixon’s love of it comes across beautifully.”
Ian Prowse, Amsterdam & Pele
“Dixon’s collection often reminded me of reading poems by the Liverpool poets that I used to love. Something about the language and the mood and the way the poems are very much set in the real world.”
James Robert Morrsion, Carter USM
“I’m loving the poems. No, seriously. Loving them. Fave so far is ‘Singing yourself 15.’ Just ace!”
Jonn Penney, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin
“This might surprise you… I don’t enjoy poetry, I find it almost impossible to read. To hear other people read it is like torture to me.”
Miles Hunt, The Wonder Stuff
“Dixon’s beautiful words attest to the powerful communion between bands and fans.”
Ian Dench EMF
Praise for Adding Wax Patterns to Wednesday:
“Here dance the figures of anger, frustration, resentment and desire, following the skewed steps of Surrealist spells and charms for coping.“
Bob Beagrie.
“These poems search for alchemy within the domestic, they dig through the ash to find stars.”
Angela Readman.
“Electric rain sparks off Wedgwood carpets as the everyday is made strange and startling.”
Steve Nash.
Praise for The Quiet Compere
“Your attention to detail is stunning. From flyers to payment stuff, thanking us all, photos and the blog too.“
Charlie Jordan, DJ at Smooth FM Drive-time and Decadent Diva
“Sarah’s creative energy and enthusiasm are legendary. She encourages and gives a platform to fellow poets. Where would we be without her?.”
Carole Bromley, Editor of York Mix, author of (most recently) The Stonegate Devil (Smith-Doorstop)
“You set a little powder keg under the palm tree and encourage the evening’s castaways to light the fuse. You’re terrific. My, but you work so hard and affectionately at this game of the imagination.“
Adrian Mealing, The Very Grimm Brothers and UK Touring (tour company for Roger McGough, Ian McMillan, Andrew Motion and more)
“The Quiet Compere events have a rare and lovely gentleness“
John Darwin
“The Quiet Compere is a godsend for poets everywhere! Thank you Sarah..”
Gram Joel Davies
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