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on: Today at 05:03:04 PM
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| Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by Will S | ||
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Couldn't resist. I have booked to see John Jones (with Chopper and Al Scott) at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday night.
To be followed by: 13th May: Steeleye Span at Exeter Corn Exchange 15th May: Gilmore & Roberts at Church House, South Tawton 17th May: The Unthanks at Bude Parkhouse Centre 23rd May: Kate Rusby at Exeter Corn Exchange |
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on: Today at 04:18:52 PM
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| Started by Shane (Skirky) - Last post by Shane (Skirky) | ||
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Bandcamp Fee-Free Friday ahoy (May 1st). That’s where the deal is that I get to keep anything you spend and Bandcamp give up their commission out of the goodness of their hearts. A reminder, then, that Belgian Whistles EP is still available not only on the electric internet, but also in hard copy CD format. Here’s track two, featuring the legendary Geoffrey Kelly out of Spirit of the West and The Paperboys duetting on wind instruments with the charming and fragrant Helen Mulley on flute. Try some, buy some!
https://thismuchtalent.bandcamp.com/track/the-merchant-of-venus |
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on: Today at 01:28:12 PM
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| Started by Harbottle (Martin) - Last post by Alan2 | ||
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Melissa Etheridge, last night at ACL Live! Mrs. J From A and I discovered Melissa some years into her career, when she released "Yes I Am" and opened for the Eagles on the Hell Freezes Over Tour in 1994. We vividly recall her performance in San Antonio, with this huge voice absolutely filling the massive Alamodome. Not coincidentally, that album provided her commercial breakthrough, with at least three all-time classics ("Come To My Window," "If I Wanted To," and "I'm The Only One"). Her set was punctuated with long, sustained notes that repeatedly brought the audience to their feet. I perceive that her voice has lost some power since then, but the quality of her songs and her stage presence remain undeniable. One of the best songs was the title cut from her latest album, "Rise." Her fans are positively rabid. At the conclusion of the show, she stepped into the audience and continued singing while embracing several of the women who surged forward. It was a lovely evening with an artist of rare talent. I'm a great Melissa fan. She did a session i heard on the radio in the 90s. I've enjoyed all of her albums though i don"t care for the production on all of them. Haven't got Rise yet. |
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on: Today at 09:02:29 AM
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| Started by Harbottle (Martin) - Last post by David V B | ||
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Sunny Afternoon, the Kinks musical, at the Grand in Blackpool. Originally saw the first End run some years ago and this is an excellent revival. The cast who play the Kinks are all great, especially Ray D. They could easily do a tribute act tour. Pleased that they use not just the hits but also some of the lesser known tracks. All reinforces what a superb songwriter he was/is.
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on: Today at 08:56:06 AM
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| Started by davidmjs - Last post by Will S | ||
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Seems to be how she markets herself. Don't quite know why. Maybe it was a description someone gave her once? But given the double meaning of 'diva', it may not be the best one (maybe it doesn't have the pejorative meaning in Australia?).
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on: Yesterday at 08:02:45 PM
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| Started by ColinB - Last post by Lubiloo (Lorna) | ||
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Only issue we had was straight after lockdown, we went to what was billed as a solo gig and approx 50% was not solo, but a lady we didn’t recognise was accompanying. When we found out she was his spouse, it made more sense…Why shouldn’t they spend as much time together as possible if it makes them happy.
RT solo is very different from RT performing with anyone else at all, so it is good that the billing is clear then the unpleasant folk who are trolling can take their choice and the rest of us can enjoy it as a different experience. There is never an excuse for that awful behaviour and it is hardly likely to change their minds! |
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on: Yesterday at 07:50:35 PM
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| Started by ColinB - Last post by John From Austin | ||
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She sang with Richard on the Royal Clipper this year and there were quite a lot of spiteful, hurtful comments from some of the ‘die-hard’ fans. They were out of order. Richard can do what he wants, I think. Audience interpretation is subjective (with any act). If he thinks she’s good enough, so be it. She seems to be a nice person from the little contact that I had, and she sounded good to my ears. But, hey, what do I know? This sums up our experience on the Royal Clipper, and our opinion on the subject, perfectly! We also found her to be personally charming, to boot. Pity that we didn’t meet up John. Wasn’t it a magical ship? I’m also sorry we didn’t cross paths. It was a fantastic experience for us as well. It was a rare opportunity for a Yank to enjoy Fairport! |
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on: Yesterday at 07:26:26 PM
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| Started by ColinB - Last post by Delfini (Diane) | ||
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She sang with Richard on the Royal Clipper this year and there were quite a lot of spiteful, hurtful comments from some of the ‘die-hard’ fans. They were out of order. Richard can do what he wants, I think. Audience interpretation is subjective (with any act). If he thinks she’s good enough, so be it. She seems to be a nice person from the little contact that I had, and she sounded good to my ears. But, hey, what do I know? This sums up our experience on the Royal Clipper, and our opinion on the subject, perfectly! We also found her to be personally charming, to boot. Pity that we didn’t meet up John. Wasn’t it a magical ship? |
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on: Yesterday at 06:42:44 PM
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| Started by davidmjs - Last post by davidmjs | ||
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What's all this 'Folk Diva' business? Indeed, I think that could have been worded better... |
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on: Yesterday at 05:44:41 PM
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| Started by davidmjs - Last post by mickf | ||
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I've just looked at the dates, as well as the picture above. What's all this 'Folk Diva' business?
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