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Title: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: John Beresford on November 11, 2014, 11:10:14 PM Not long now till Ralph's 70th celebration concert at Drury Lane.
Who's going and who knows a good place to meet before the show? Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: YaBB Master (Colin) on November 12, 2014, 08:29:47 AM We'll be there. ;D
It's traditional. We always go and see Ralph in December and it's always a joy. I hadn't thought where we will go first. Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: JJ (Joanna) on November 12, 2014, 09:44:14 AM It's Ralph's fault that logistically I need to get to the Deli just off Sloane Square as they do the best whisky cake ever, so as Ralph is not at Cadogan Hall this time, Sloane Square to Drury Lane needs to be considered! ;) I don't actually know what's around Drury Lane but if there is a foyer we could crowd in there! I was going to remind you Colin to bring your camera but of course Ralph will probably be partying after his 70th so I doubt if there will be the long line of people awaiting their 2 minutes with the man himself for signing of cd's? ::)
Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: John Beresford on November 12, 2014, 10:02:23 AM The theatre bar sounds the logical place. Looking forward to seeing you again, Colin and Joanna.
Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Chris on November 12, 2014, 10:27:33 AM Check that out as the theatre may only open 60 mins before curtain up....do we want to book somewhere earlier than say 6.30?
Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: John Beresford on November 12, 2014, 07:41:49 PM I hear it's open 45 mins before a performance, so 18.45 in the bar.
I have a busy weekend planned with friends from the States but will get them there by 19.00! Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Carol on November 12, 2014, 10:40:27 PM They told me the bar usually opens 45 mins before a show so the ground floor stalls bar is probably as good a place as any :)
Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: gmf (Giles) on November 15, 2014, 01:29:44 PM of course Ralph will probably be partying after his 70th so I doubt if there will be the long line of people awaiting their 2 minutes with the man himself for signing of cd's? ::) I emailed his website to ask if there would be a sales point for CDs etc. at this gig - was told 'yes there will be' but that Ralph won't be doing a signing session. Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: delfini (Diane) on November 15, 2014, 02:15:40 PM Enjoy!
I had already booked for the GBFF so will miss this :( Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: philca on November 17, 2014, 12:24:05 PM I've got one very special ticket for sale for Ralph's 70th birthday concert at Drury Lane. Unfortunately I can't go due to photographing the Great British Folk Festival :(
The ticket is for a seat on the FRONT ROW CENTRE STAGE (Row AA) Fabulous ticket, and available at face value (£50 inc. booking fee) If interested, please PM me on here or contact 07740 373131, or email philca@sky.com Ticket in hand and ready to post by Royal Mail Special Delivery (£3.50) I'll keep it available on here until Wednesday 19th November, then I'll advertise it elsewhere, but would rather it went to a genuine fan. Best regards, Phil Carter Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Cool Cat on November 21, 2014, 06:03:28 PM It looks like Ralph McTell is going to be 140, not 70. There is another 70th gig at the Half Moon in Lower Richmond Road, Putney for a charity.
Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Chris on November 24, 2014, 11:19:02 AM Yep - tickets on sale now - See the Chatter thread.
This one'll be up close 'n personal....a real birthday party Title: 2 tickets for sale for Ralph's 70th? Post by: Cool Cat on December 01, 2014, 08:45:55 PM Two tickets for sale for Ralph McTell's 70th concert on Sunday 7th December. A friend has asked me to post this message as her husband has gone into hospital this morning and they are unlikely to be able to attend the concert.
The two tickets are in Row D stalls and they cost £44 each. The tickets can be posted or handed to you at the venue. Please email Janet at wildgoose1938@gmail.com and put something obvious in the subject field. Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Cool Cat on December 02, 2014, 01:16:51 PM Thanks for the interest. The tickets are now promised to someone (from this board).
Sorry to those we had to disappoint. Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Chris on December 04, 2014, 08:39:17 PM Well, if last night was anything pointer for Sunday, we're all in for a real treat!
Graham Pleskett (?) who arranged and played on some of Ralph's early albums plus an Irish muso (Mr Gallagher, can't remember his first name, but Martin might...) joined him on stage, where he ran through two one-hour sets. They'll be with him on Sunday, plus Danny Thompson & I suspect, some others. It will really be some celebration, I reckon, but Sunday will be organised & timed to perfection. Last night was the best gig I've witnessed of Ralph's possibly for a decade! Lots of obscure numbers, few of the ones you'd expect, although the hit(s) were all there as you'd expect. Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: John Beresford on December 04, 2014, 09:56:41 PM That'll be Graham Preskett and Frank Gallagher, who worked with Ralph on Billy Connolly's 'World Tour of Scotland'. Not long now!
Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Chris on December 05, 2014, 05:19:03 AM Yup, that's them....! Thanks
Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Mark J Salt on December 06, 2014, 05:31:34 PM We have arrived and are fuelling up ready for a great weekend, have fun everyone who is coming tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: Chris on December 15, 2014, 04:04:03 PM Here's Ralph with *that* cake.....
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4qOWkwCcAAUG7g.jpg) Title: Re: Who's going to Ralph's 70th? Post by: delfini (Diane) on December 15, 2014, 11:58:24 PM Great picture, thanks Chris
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