A MUSICIAN backed by an award-winning record producer was back in his hometown to perform in Bolton’s magical winter wonderland this week.
Alex James Brierley, a 20-year-old from Horwich, was the guest on Mike Sweeney’s BBC Radio Manchester show, which broadcast from Victoria Square — where the presenter, who described the ice rink as one of the nicest he had seen and Victoria Square as gorgeous.
Alex, a singer songwriter, who is being supported by Steven Levine — who has worked with The Clash — was invited on to the show, and poignantly performed Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas ,
Alex said: “I haven’t be to Bolton for a while it was nice to perform here and see the ice rink.
Alex will be releasing his first track, Listen, next month and will be performing in BBC’s regional live lounges. To hear Alex and the broadcast visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05nqqbf
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