WITH a voice that rumbles like a truck in the distance, Colter Wall is creating waves in the country world - and on this showing it's easy to see why.

Only 22 and yet sounding as though there's a lifetime's experience in his soul, the young Canadian is a gloriously old-fashioned throwback. First and foremost he's a storyteller. His songs are seemingly simple, the vocals almost semi-spoken at times. And yet they draw you in to his world of whisky, women and wild open spaces.

Wall first broke through was his Imaginary Appalachia EP and he's followed that up with a debut album, the less imaginatively titled Colter Wall, with songs from both featuring prominently in his 80 minutes set.

With trademark battered cowboy hat on his head and armed with his trusty acoustic guitar, the Deaf Institute was the perfect place to listen and be enthralled.

That deep baritone voice has earned comparisons with Johnny Cash in his prime and it is definitely something special.

He's no mean shakes on the guitar front either playing the blues and country riffs with ridiculous ease.

At a time when country is dominated by crossover artists borrowing from pop and hip hop to get airplay. Colter Wall sights are set firmly in the traditions of the past.

Billie Joe Shaver, Marty Robbins and even Robert Johnson - the inspiration for the excellent bluesy The Devil Wears a Suit and A Tie - are all name checked. If you heard Colter Wall on the radio you'd think you were listening to a forgotten recording from the early days of country.

He's a fine observer of people and songs like Me and Big Dave - inspired by a night's drinking - illustrate his songwriting abilities.

It all looks and sounds so simple. But so often simplicity is the best. Make a note of the name. Colter Wall is definitely one to watch out for.