Skipped David Lee Roth last night to see a movie with Mrs. J From A instead ("Normal," starring Bob Odenkirk - check it out). I watched a couple of videos on Youtube to get an idea what I missed; his voice is truly dreadful. I think I made the right decision.

Tomorrow - Los Lobos at the Paramount Theatre! The Internet tells me this will be my 25th(!) Los Lobos show since April 1987. In addition to many shows in Austin, I caught up with them at the Route 66 Casino in New Mexico and the Minnesota Zoo outside Minneapolis.

My favorite LL story: Some years back, LL toured with sideman Cougar Estrada on drums. Toward the end of each show, Louie Perez would lay down his guitar and resume his original seat at the kit for a few vintage numbers. We lined up for autographs after one such show. When we reached Louie, Mrs. J from A said something like, "I love your drumming!" Louie dutifully autographed her CD "Cougar Estrada," which I did not notice. When I followed next, I said, "Nice to meet you, Louie!" He grabbed back Mrs. J's CD, and re-signed it "Louie Perez." He and I shared a huge laugh over him getting busted.

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

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

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.  

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.

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?).

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!

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!

Pity that we didn’t meet up John. Wasn’t it a magical ship?

Indeed, I think that could have been worded better...