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Well, I enjoyed the first night in Tewkesbury, but it's difficult to review without mentioning the setlist!
I'll try & retrievesome photos from the camera tomorrow, but I'm on a borrowed laptop & don't knowwhether there's resizing software on it....
Steve Ashley came along though. And Rob B isn't well, so Gareth Wiliams is back where he started with Fairport as one of the Cossacks in the previous century! No Tristan on backline either, he's got a proper job in Liverpool.
Oh and Ric wasn't wearing horrible plastic shoes!
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« Reply #22 on: February 03, 2008, 03:29:45 PM » |
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We all really enjoyed the gig last night. The performance was not as polished and perfect as we're used to but I think it was the better for it. I liked the surprise of not knowing what was coming next as I hadn't seen a set list. It was adventurous/brave of Fairport to do it, so hat's off to them. Generally speaking, I liked the modern treatment of the old songs and instrumentals but not in absolutely every case. In my (I hope humble) opinion, Mayfair needs that weaker, thinner, less accomplished voice to sound right. You may disagree and that's fine. There were some real delights but you'll have to go to a gig and discover them for yourself because I'm not giving anything away here. (If you've been over to the FC site, you should have worked out Mayfair!  ) The audience were what I'd call reserved - a bit like me really, so I can't complain! Lots of banter between band members. In fact, I think some regressed in direct proportion to the age of the song - bottom pinching indeed! One sweet bit early on, between two songs, was when Dave Pegg's grandson called out from the audience - GRANDAD! (It might have been Grandpa.) I don't think he heard it but Chris Leslie did. |
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« Reply #23 on: February 03, 2008, 03:36:49 PM » |
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Its like newsreaders, in court they can only see the top half.
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« Reply #24 on: February 03, 2008, 10:02:07 PM » |
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Back on topic, here's Anthony John Clarke & Gerry.....
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« Reply #26 on: February 04, 2008, 09:20:06 AM » |
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what can I say! For me it was one of the best fairport gigs ever! I even cried tears of joy at some of the songs.  I hadn't read the spoilers before hand so the set list was a total suprise and boy what a suprise. All I can say is Thankyou guys! And a special thanks to Chris for stopping to speak to my 9 yr old daughter who admired his playing throughout especialy his versatility. She plays the violin and he asked her if she'd named it yet. She said no but has now called it "Chric" after Chris and Ric who are now her heroes! |
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« Reply #27 on: February 04, 2008, 03:04:07 PM » |
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Again off topic but thanks PLW. If there is a Hadcock award for that category I am willing to accept but only if Kate Rusby can be persuaded to award it to me.
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« Reply #28 on: February 06, 2008, 10:20:08 AM » |
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A ***** review of the St Albans gig in The Independent today - submitted as part of their "You Write the Reviews" feature. Must get my tix for Bristol...
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« Reply #29 on: February 06, 2008, 11:28:32 AM » |
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« Reply #31 on: February 06, 2008, 11:47:18 AM » |
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« Reply #33 on: February 06, 2008, 12:15:45 PM » |
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« Reply #34 on: February 06, 2008, 01:09:40 PM » |
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« Reply #37 on: February 06, 2008, 05:04:56 PM » |
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HA! That's so funny I forgot to laugh... excluding that first Ha.
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« Reply #38 on: February 07, 2008, 08:27:18 PM » |
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Anyone got any more photos?
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« Reply #39 on: February 09, 2008, 08:28:45 AM » |
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A fabulous evening in Cambridge last night John Anthony is great and started the evening off well with his humour good stories and fun songs with audience participation! Thank you Fairport one and all! Bought the DVD and the band signed it.  There they all were, superstars, mingling with the crowd as usual!  Met Ollie and his Dad, Delfini and Martin Driver. Good to see you! Watch out Wales tonight, they are on top form lots of fun. Simon practised his Welsh  and said "Thanks for coming out to our little annual extravaganza!" Didn't see Brav? |
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