Sarah Sharp - The Railway Inn, Winchester

THREE local acts demonstrated the wealth of Winchester's songwriting talent before a sensational set from American singer-songwriter Sarah Sharp.

Sensitive songs sung in ethereal style by Kate Stables impressed before all-female trio The Sense upped the tempo with some soulful pop harmonies and some great songs.

Quirky Rachel Dadd's introverted songs also got a great response.

As for Texan Sarah Sharp - well, here was a star in the making. Her dynamic vocal range, immaculate phrasing, and witty perceptive songs left a packed Railway Inn crowd gobsmacked.

She really let rip with her encore Let Me Sing - a real tour de force which left the crowd begging for more.