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« Reply #60 on: November 01, 2006, 11:48:09 PM » |
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I quite agree steve-n, its great we're not all the same. Maybe there are "good commercial reasons" for not playing anything from the new album. I think it more likely they haven't had time to rehearse anything from it to be honest what with having to record it as well and I quite understand and accept that. However, FC do have a somewhat large back catalogue so they do have a choice. whilst each performance is in itself unique, if the songs are the same and the banter much the same then much as I love the chaps I can do without seeing a repeat thanks. I think as paying punters we deserve more. Interesting to read the Show of Hands tour diary where Steve tells us that he decided quite late in the day to premiere a new song one evening. That keeps the show fresh and different. And on the same tour as well  Now unless FC play the whole new Cd every night I don't see why they can't pick and mix, so to speak, on the wintour. as for the acoustic one, I'll give it a miss based on whats been posted here. |
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« Reply #61 on: November 02, 2006, 09:49:01 AM » |
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I think it more likely they haven't had time to rehearse anything from it to be honest what with having to record it as well and I quite understand and accept that. However, FC do have a somewhat large back catalogue so they do have a choice. And surely the same arfument can be made for the back-catalogue? It all needs rehearsing.....cut 'em some slack.... Interesting to read the Show of Hands tour diary where Steve tells us that he decided quite late in the day to premiere a new song one evening. That keeps the show fresh and different. And on the same tour as well Now unless FC play the whole new Cd every night I don't see why they can't pick and mix, so to speak, on the wintour. A lot easier to do when theere are only two on stage.....Miranda just sits out if it's unreheased. |
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« Reply #62 on: November 02, 2006, 10:30:22 AM » |
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I am cutting them some slack, I'm just a paying punter who wants to be entertained by one of his fav bands when I go and see them. If I see the same concert that I saw some 6 months before then I feel as if somethings not quite right.
I don't agree the same arguement can't be made for the back catalogue Chris. They have played some of them before acoustically so they have an understanding of how the song plays. I accept that to play the new Cd songs acoustically would take a while longer to sort out the arrangements etc but for songs they have already played before (and not during the last tour) they have a head start so rehearsal shouldn't take too long.
As for SoH agreed its easier if there is only two but its still a new song and its being introduced half way through a tour. My point being is that it can be done. And Miranda doesn't always sit out new songs btw. As far as the chaps are concerned then Gerry could sit out a song whilst Simon, Chris and Ric play something from the trio tour they did recently. Just a thought.
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« Reply #63 on: November 09, 2006, 09:11:57 AM » |
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« Reply #64 on: November 09, 2006, 11:48:11 AM » |
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« Reply #65 on: November 10, 2006, 02:03:52 PM » |
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« Reply #66 on: November 10, 2006, 02:39:37 PM » |
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« Reply #67 on: November 10, 2006, 05:19:18 PM » |
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« Reply #68 on: November 10, 2006, 07:06:15 PM » |
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« Reply #69 on: November 10, 2006, 10:50:42 PM » |
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oh no....I'm going tonight to Maidstone but don't really want it to be the same songs as before Oh well I know I'm still going to enjoy it cos I love seeing them live My point exactly JJ. hope they played some different ones for you. But if not hope you enjoyed it anyway, I'm sure the chaps were great whatever they played. |
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« Reply #70 on: November 11, 2006, 12:33:12 AM » |
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They were bloomin brilliant, played 19 songs and one of those was Meet on the Ledge!!!  . Do not hesitate..go and see them, more tomorrow...probably cheers chaps, hope you got home safely |
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« Reply #71 on: November 11, 2006, 10:42:51 AM » |
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oh no....I'm going tonight to Maidstone but don't really want it to be the same songs as before Oh well I know I'm still going to enjoy it cos I love seeing them live My point exactly JJ. hope they played some different ones for you. But if not hope you enjoyed it anyway, I'm sure the chaps were great whatever they played. They were great and I don't think it was the same, obviously some songs were but I've not heard Simon singing Lancashire Hills before  unless my mind is playing me up! But it was made special because we had front row seats (not far from Angela, Dennis & Jack) and could share the fun and camaraderie, between them all but to watch Gerry with his amazing percussion, like Pandora's box! Never did work out what that large cylinder shaped thing was........  It was a really good night despite heavy traffic getting to Maidstone and the M25 on a Friday night |
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« Reply #72 on: November 11, 2006, 01:32:26 PM » |
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They were bloomin brilliant
They were brilliant with Dennis! He got a chat at the bar area with Simon, a fantastic chat with Henry on the Merch stall (Fairport, the Second Generation )........and then taken out the back VIP style to meet them all, a set list after the show, a dedication for his birthday, a mention and set of tunes for Angela's birthday and, as if that's not enough Simon dropped his capo off the stage, and as we were in the front row along came Dennis to the rescue! I think you could say that he enjoyed it very much, now as for Jack........he fell asleep! LOL |
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« Reply #73 on: November 11, 2006, 04:53:26 PM » |
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I also really enjoyed last night. I haven't seen the acoustic line up since the last visit to Maidstone when Maart was in the band. The hall originally booked in the leisure centre seemed to be getting ready for Christmas so we were in a smaller hall, which was lovely as I think everyone got a great view of the small stage! It was a good selection of songs, hubby even said he enjoyed the selection, a couple of my favourites, Rosemarys sister the hiring fair another, being one, and I don't believe I have heard them do Over the Lancashire Hills before either. Went away very happy, particularly as it was my birthday!
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« Reply #74 on: November 11, 2006, 05:29:56 PM » |
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They seem to be varying the set list from gig to gig - I don't I saw it on the list at Bilston?...Good news!
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« Reply #75 on: November 11, 2006, 09:34:47 PM » |
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« Reply #76 on: November 13, 2006, 01:02:55 PM » |
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A great night was had by all at Bury last night. The chaps seemed very relaxed and some of their banter had me in stitches - Simon going all pedantic on us when Chris was explaining about a small church in an even smaller town before they played "I'm Already There" was hilarious. Stand out songs/tunes were "Now Be Thankful", "Canny Capers", and a boisterous "John Gaudie" to finish the show before the encore of "MOTL". A quick mention for Tiny Tin Lady. Their support slot was short but superb and they seem to improve every time I see them - At this rate they'll be blowing Fairport off the stage by the end of the Winter Tour. Cheers Dunc |
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« Reply #77 on: November 18, 2006, 12:59:43 PM » |
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Just about to set off from a very sunny Southampton, I'm heading to Lewes to see the chaps this evening. Is anyone else from the board going ? If so, I hope to see you there.
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« Reply #78 on: November 18, 2006, 07:42:37 PM » |
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Seriously good gig last night - must have been the best on the tourette!
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« Reply #79 on: November 19, 2006, 12:54:00 AM » |
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Seriously good gig last night - must have been the best on the tourette!
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