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« Reply #140 on: February 23, 2007, 12:22:41 AM » |
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Anyone else going to either of the Scottish dates?
I'll be at both...
I'll be at both hopefully, if you see me please come and say hi |
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« Reply #141 on: February 23, 2007, 01:18:42 AM » |
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Fairport, Winding Wheel, Chesterfield - 22.02.07
Best Winter Tour Show I have seen in years.
Everything had a great rocky vibe to it and there was a really friendly atmosphere coming off stage from everyone, particularly Peggy, which was great to see.
We came with no real expectations in respect of Tiny Tin Lady. Their first two songs seemed to be affected by either nerves or the mixing desk but Beth's GCSE song was brilliant. 'In My Room' was also superb and had an almost All About Eve feel to it- a huge guitar wig-out would be great for this on the next record!
Overall, a very, very impressive set. It would be a great shame if TTL end up in a folk-rock backwater. Let's hope they go out with someone like Scott Matthews next time round.
Fairport then played probably the finest forty minutes I'd heard for yonks. Widow, Sir Patrick and Keep On Turning the Wheel - what a great start. Chris's low whistle on Polly had a very Navajo feel prior to this year's Canny Capers, being The Bowman's Return. The live version of this tune is terrific and seems to be a bit more full-on than the album version. The bar is only free for the first hour, Simon!
Tam Lin was absolutely show-stoppingly awesome. I know it's an old song but to start a set with an eight-minute tune is surely a statement of intent which seemed to connect with most of the packed crowd at the Winding Wheel. The key change for the split vocal is incredibly inspired as is Ric's superb violin. Edge of the World and Hawkwood's Army both showcase the talents of their respective singers before the mad Maart- like electric guitar of Simon brings in a particularly forceful Matty. Best Wishes will leave 20 000 people in tears at Cropredy, as will MOTL, the verse sang by Beth being particularly ace.
See this year's Winter Tour if you can - the band are on fire.
Neil (nearly 40), Nicky (nowhere near 40!) and Lilly (6) x
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« Reply #142 on: February 23, 2007, 02:01:09 AM » |
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Fairport, Winding Wheel, Chesterfield - 22.02.07
Best Winter Tour Show I have seen in years.
I have only been going for a few years, but agree. They were great at Birmingham, and I look forward to Chipping Norton.
It would be a great shame if TTL end up in a folk-rock backwater. Let's hope they go out with someone like Scott Matthews next time round.
Looks like they are out quite a bit this summer. From their web site (and they update it themselves, which is hard to do when touring) they are at the Ely, Halifax, Wickerman, Nantwich and Rythm (Bedford) festivals.
See this year's Winter Tour if you can - the band are on fire.
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« Reply #143 on: February 23, 2007, 09:37:05 AM » |
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Fairport, Winding Wheel, Chesterfield - 22.02.07
It would be a great shame if TTL end up in a folk-rock backwater.
I agree. There is something of Avril Lavigne about some of their songs (I hope that is not damning them with faint praise). Produced & promoted in the right way they could surely capture some of that market. |
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« Reply #144 on: February 23, 2007, 10:20:19 AM » |
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Fairport, Winding Wheel, Chesterfield - 22.02.07
Best Winter Tour Show I have seen in years.
The bar is only free for the first hour, Simon!See this year's Winter Tour if you can - the band are on fire.
Neil (nearly 40), Nicky (nowhere near 40!) and Lilly (6) x
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« Reply #146 on: February 23, 2007, 03:14:25 PM » |
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« Reply #147 on: February 23, 2007, 03:15:42 PM » |
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« Reply #148 on: February 23, 2007, 06:49:40 PM » |
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Anyone else going to either of the Scottish dates?
I'll be at both...
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« Reply #149 on: February 24, 2007, 02:01:51 AM » |
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I'll be at both hopefully, if you see me please come and say hi
I too shall be at both. Tall, red hair, do say Hi.
I will do. Especially as i may well be by myself tomorrow night, which is fine during the performance, not so much fun during the intervals. I'll probably be found at the bar, or talking to the tiny tinny ladies. So if you see me dondering around, just grab me and explain you're from the interwebs! I've got medium brown hair and shall be looking like a scruffy student as always... |
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« Reply #150 on: February 24, 2007, 03:20:01 AM » |
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Fairport, Winding Wheel, Chesterfield - 22.02.07
It would be a great shame if TTL end up in a folk-rock backwater.
I agree. There is something of Avril Lavigne about some of their songs (I hope that is not damning them with faint praise). Produced & promoted in the right way they could surely capture some of that market. Biting lip very, very hard |
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« Reply #151 on: February 24, 2007, 11:59:22 AM » |
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« Reply #152 on: February 24, 2007, 02:47:19 PM » |
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So did Jerry play in Leeds then? (see TTL diary entry)
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« Reply #153 on: February 24, 2007, 05:14:04 PM » |
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« Reply #154 on: February 24, 2007, 05:20:38 PM » |
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Or, indeed, Burnley (see TTL diary entry) Whoops! So....did he? |
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« Reply #155 on: February 24, 2007, 05:33:33 PM » |
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The girls are likely to be sound checking soon, but I'll text and ask later.
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« Reply #156 on: February 25, 2007, 11:02:59 AM » |
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Response is in the diary.
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« Reply #157 on: February 25, 2007, 11:54:34 AM » |
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Last night's gig (The Garage in Glasgow) was really good. The venue didn't seem ideal at first (did they really need to search everyone and their bags on the door, and flimsy plastic glasses are no fun) but once things got going it became a really nice intimate venue and worked quite well. First time i'd seen TTL play in about three years, and funnily enough they were much improved. It's really good to see them going from strength to strength.
Last night was also the first time i'd ever seen fairport live, and they just blew me away. Starting with good old Sir Patrick Spens kicked the night off well and got people into the swing of things. Other particular highlights for me included the addition of the low whistle to Polly on the Shore (i want that whistle, wish i could afford one!), both the instrumental tracks and Matty Groves. Plus there's nothing greater than seeing a man in a pink checked shirt, playing the electric guitar, and undoing buttons midway through the song!
I'm sure i've forgotten something, but oh well. I'm really looking forward to the Edinburgh gig tonight now.
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« Reply #158 on: February 25, 2007, 11:58:50 AM » |
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Plus there's nothing greater than seeing a man in a pink checked shirt, playing the electric guitar, and undoing buttons midway through the song.
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« Reply #159 on: February 25, 2007, 12:09:41 PM » |
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Thoroughly enjoyed the G2 gig. The pillars in the middle of the dance floor got in the way a bit, but the band were on form. TTL were good in a teenage way and should have a bright future. Gerry playing drums on their last number really gave it a lift and Danni singing on MOTL was fabulous. It was a bit weird coming out at 9.30pm after a gig.
So, on to Edinburgh and more pillars at the Queens Hall.
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