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 on: Yesterday at 09:39:10 PM 
Started by Deborah Knight - Last post by steve-n

Interesting to see that after the Observer piece about Raynor Winn yesterday, Gigspanner have come out with an announcement to say that it is 'highly misleading' and that she is taking legal advice, and won't be appearing on the upcoming 'Saltlines' concerts, which will feature the new Big Band album instead (Turnstone - and very good it is too).


Just to clarify, it's Raynor Winn's legal team who are suggesting that the article is highly misleading.
Peter has simply posted the statement without comment, followed by a separate update on the future of the tour....Saltlines becomes Turnstone....and very welcome it is here as well!

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 on: Yesterday at 07:27:02 PM 
Started by Will S - Last post by David V B
Yes, he was on first. They changed the running order so I didn’t see him. It’s why I caught half of the set by Cast.

Sadly, one of the (several) flaws of the Festival is that they don’t allow chairs so I don’t go for the full day. Feet still hurting 24 hours on.


Lytham Festival has had a mixed year with Kings of Leon cancelling through injury and then high winds causing another night to be cancelled. (High winds off the Irish Sea, whatever next?) Th final night more than made up for it though. Enjoyed Cast who I didn’t previously know whilst Simple Minds put on a great show. When they were good they were very good indeed. Perhaps some of the lesser known tracks got a bit samey, but am glad I have seen them at last.

I might be being a little down on them because they were preceded by Texas who were sensational. Didn’t expect that - I recognised far more of their hits than I had remembered and Sharleen Spiteri was sensational. Engaged brilliantly with the audience, funny, and a great voice. I would hurry back to see them.


Was there an 'Alarm' set by the late Mike Peters' lad?

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 on: Yesterday at 06:54:11 PM 
Started by PaulT - Last post by davidmjs
Love (Johnny Echols/Baby Lemonade) are touring in the Spring...

Generally modest venues and very modest ticket prices as well.


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 on: Yesterday at 02:56:12 PM 
Started by Andy - Last post by Yorkshire Chris
Perfect! I do indeed share your preferences - thanks for posting this - on my phone now  Grin

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 on: Yesterday at 02:52:04 PM 
Started by Andy - Last post by PhilipK
I see that the running order is now on the web site. I like to have it as a text file on my phone. I also prefer "Time - Artist" to "Artist - Time", and 24-hour clock to 12-hour. So just in case there's anybody else in the universe who shares the same preferences:

Thursday
16:00 Fairport Acoustic
16:30 Joe Broughton's Conservatoire Folk Ensemble
18:05 Rosalie Cunningham
19:45 Albert Lee
21:30 Peatbog Faeries

Friday
12:00 Cropredy Primary School Folk Class
12:20 Plumhall
13:35 Churchfitters
14:55 King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys
16:15 Skipinnish
17:50 City Funk Orchestra
19:00 Urban Folk Quartet
20:40 El Pony Pisador
22:30 The Trevor Horn Band

Saturday
12:00 Richard Digance
13:20 The Salts
14:55 Deborah Bonham Band
16:30 The Henry Girls
18:10 Martin Barre Band
19:30 BREAK
19:55 Bob Fox & Billy Mitchell
21:30 Fairport Convention & Friends

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 on: Yesterday at 02:03:11 PM 
Started by Alan2 - Last post by GubGub (Al)
Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium forty years ago last Friday, a gig at which I was present.

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 on: Yesterday at 02:01:54 PM 
Started by Will S - Last post by GubGub (Al)
Home Service at The Ropetackle in Shoreham on Saturday night. I had been struggling all day with various aches and pains and their knock on effect on my mood. I had to force myself to go to the gig. I could easily not have done. All of this melted away early during the first set. They were quite magnificent.

I did think Bob Fox was struggling slightly vocally early on. Nothing major. It just sounded as though his voice needed a few days off but it improved quickly as his vocal cords warmed up to the point where The Old Man's Song about half way through the first set was unbearably moving. Look Up, Snow Falls, Scarecrow, Peatbog Soldiers, Alright Jack all absolutely fantastic and proof positive of the restorative qualities of great music.

No Michael Gregory on drums though. Not sure why as he was on the recent live album.

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 on: Yesterday at 12:55:54 PM 
Started by Deborah Knight - Last post by davidmjs

Interesting to see that after the Observer piece about Raynor Winn yesterday, Gigspanner have come out with an announcement to say that it is 'highly misleading' and that she is taking legal advice, and won't be appearing on the upcoming 'Saltlines' concerts, which will feature the new Big Band album instead (Turnstone - and very good it is too).


If you don't know what Will is talking about here is the article https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/the-real-salt-path-how-the-couple-behind-a-bestseller-left-a-trail-of-debt-and-deceit

I've always thought there were some parts of the story that were highly implausible.  Somebody is going to be very out of pocket if they do go to court...

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 on: Yesterday at 12:09:34 PM 
Started by davidmjs - Last post by Adam
Indeed; I’d prefer all the info in one message!

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 on: Yesterday at 12:00:03 PM 
Started by Deborah Knight - Last post by Will S
Interesting to see that after the Observer piece about Raynor Winn yesterday, Gigspanner have come out with an announcement to say that it is 'highly misleading' and that she is taking legal advice, and won't be appearing on the upcoming 'Saltlines' concerts, which will feature the new Big Band album instead (Turnstone - and very good it is too).

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