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« Reply #140 on: February 18, 2012, 01:28:05 AM »

Great show at The Maltings tonight and a very appreciative audience , especially the  woman (in row 4)  sat behind us who laughed her head off at every utterence from the stage............................ Roll Eyes
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« Reply #141 on: February 19, 2012, 01:54:57 PM »

Superb show at the Stables last night, despite the cold going round the band.

Simon did a gentler version of Hiring Fair -which to me is more 'in keeping' with the song - and, for the first time, I loved it as sung by them, having always preferred Ralph's version.

Too many highlights to mention but (I'm happy to be laughed at) during 'Farewell, Farewell' and MOTL, Big Dave seemed to be with me. Grinning as per usual.
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« Reply #142 on: February 19, 2012, 04:37:49 PM »

Fantastic Diane.. on all counts (apart from the band's colds!)
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« Reply #143 on: February 20, 2012, 04:10:38 PM »

I don't like the segue from support act into Fairport.I've been to two shows and will probably do two more. I don't mind listening to Kieran Goss's songs but can do without being forced to hear  the same stories every time.

I also wish Fairport  would drop one of Red and Gold/Hiring Fair.
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« Reply #144 on: February 20, 2012, 04:38:57 PM »

I have succumbed and bought a ticket for Chichester based on all of these positive reviews!
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« Reply #145 on: February 20, 2012, 11:19:10 PM »


Superb show at the Stables last night, despite the cold going round the band.


Also at the Stables and couldn't agree more.

It was a close call as to who would survive longest, Matty Groves, Lady Darnell/Arnold or Simon Nicol. Fortunately, Simon made it for MOTL despite the heavy cold !

The standing ovation at the end from a really appreciative audience was well deserved.

S&J

(The "Deliverance" intro to Matty now passes from Chris to Peggy to Ric....great fun.)
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« Reply #146 on: February 22, 2012, 07:06:48 PM »


I don't mind listening to Kieran Goss's songs but can do without being forced to hear  the same stories every time.


Reasons to Leave........

Seriously though, although his songs are pleasant if not particularly memorable, his banter is well rehearsed and word perfect very time! We've been to a few gigs this tour, and judging by the reaction he gets, he can certainly work an audience.

Wonder how he'll get on at Cropredy.......

S&J
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« Reply #147 on: February 22, 2012, 09:25:49 PM »

He'll HAVE to make some new jokes there! But I've a feeling he's been around long enough to pitch it just right.
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« Reply #148 on: February 23, 2012, 06:13:27 PM »

Taking a break during their journey to Shrewsbury earlier in the week, the chaps called in to Woodside primary school Oswestry to entertain the pupils

http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2012/02/22/fairport-convention-drop-in-for-school-performance/
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« Reply #149 on: February 23, 2012, 06:22:14 PM »


Taking a break during their journey to Shrewsbury earlier in the week, the chaps called in to Woodside primary school Oswestry to entertain the pupils

http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2012/02/22/fairport-convention-drop-in-for-school-performance/


I wonder if getting a first name wrong twice in different ways in the same short article is a record, particularly when its only a 3 letter name in the first place?   Smiley
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« Reply #150 on: February 23, 2012, 07:19:36 PM »

Looking forward to tomorrow night.

Shall have a look in the "Rose & Crown" first and if that's too crowded I'll try the Joxer Brady's. If anyone wishes to join us for a swift couple  Grin

Thanks for the recommendations Maria
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« Reply #151 on: February 23, 2012, 07:39:41 PM »

My pleasure Addie
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« Reply #152 on: February 23, 2012, 10:13:56 PM »

......and in Leeds, Maria? x
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« Reply #153 on: February 23, 2012, 10:18:28 PM »

What a really great thing to have done... good for the Chaps  Grin Cool
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« Reply #154 on: February 23, 2012, 11:30:22 PM »

Smashing gig tonight at Crosby Civic Hall - very long show too. didn't finish until 11 0'clock. Simon managed to forget the words to Matty Groves!
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« Reply #155 on: February 24, 2012, 12:05:31 AM »

The chaps are in Edinburgh two days after I leave for Oxford. Bugger.
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« Reply #156 on: February 24, 2012, 01:20:16 AM »

That's a delightful story about the Chaps visiting the primary school. Lucky kids!  Tiara
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« Reply #157 on: February 24, 2012, 08:57:36 AM »

It's a cunnng ploy to try to reduce the average age of the audiences in 2012...  Wink

If just a few of the children are inspired to pick up an instrument & learn to play it - job done!  Good on yer, Chaps!

And big pats on the back for the teacher who set it up, of course.
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« Reply #158 on: February 24, 2012, 09:24:23 AM »


Simon managed to forget the words to Matty Groves!


Didn't he miss out a few verses? I think he may have skipped the bit about Matty and Lady Darnell being put to the sword, then resuming with 'A grave, a grave.....' thus condemning them to be buried alive.

Otherwise, they were on top form. Apart from the obvious classics from BPR, Mercy Bay was one track that stood out for me. It now seems to have a slightly looser feel than the CD version. Sound could have been a bit louder for me, although I was right at the back. Looked like a full house too.
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« Reply #159 on: February 24, 2012, 09:28:32 AM »


Looking forward to tomorrow night.

Shall have a look in the "Rose & Crown" first and if that's too crowded I'll try the Joxer Brady's. If anyone wishes to join us for a swift couple  Grin

Thanks for the recommendations Maria


We'll call in if we can get there early enough.
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