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I've been asked by Swarb and Jill to pass on this message. Apologies if it's not in the right place.
"It is with deep regret that I have to announce, that due to difficulties with the format and rehearsal time for the Liege and Lief concert evening on the 18th July 2009 at The Barbican, I am withdrawing from the evening’s events and will not be appearing.
I am extremely saddened by lack of dialogue between the band, the constant meddling with proposed guests and the inadequate rehearsal time that I feel is essential for a first rate performance.
I have strenuously tried my very best to promote discussion and remedy these matters.
I have to admit that there is nothing more I can do or say to influence anybody concerned in producing the kind of show that we should all be proud to be a part of.
Dave Swarbrick"
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« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2009, 04:25:18 PM » |
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Oh sh*t. Not good. Somebody probably should have started by telling him it wasn't (billed as, or specifically) a Liege & Lief concert evening, I suppose....  |
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2009, 04:26:45 PM » |
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Oh no.
That is so sad.
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« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2009, 04:34:49 PM » |
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I've been asked by Swarb and Jill to pass on this message. Apologies if it's not in the right place.
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Dave Swarbrick"
Is it ok to forward this to other FC sites, like the list, or was this message specifically for TAW? Thanks |
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« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2009, 04:39:32 PM » |
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So now what? I can't see this working without Swarb. What odds cancellation? I did wonder about scheduling and rehearsal. Fairport are all over the place this summer.
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« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2009, 04:42:52 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2009, 05:16:03 PM » |
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So now what? I can't see this working without Swarb. What odds cancellation? I did wonder about scheduling and rehearsal. Fairport are all over the place this summer.
So now what? I can't see this working without Swarb. What odds cancellation? I did wonder about scheduling and rehearsal. Fairport are all over the place this summer.
I'm not so sure, perhaps it could work, partially. The first album & "Holidays" were Swarbless, "Unhalfbricking" only slightly Swarb infested. Perhaps Dave Arbus could be drafted in to reprise his fiddling role. Someone was saying recently how good "A Sailor's Life" is without violin. It could work. "Liege & Lief" however, would be a different matter. How disappointing & I presume his Canadian jaunt will still prevent him appearing at Cropredy. Double B****r.  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2009, 05:22:14 PM » |
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Is it ok to forward this to other FC sites, like the list, or was this message specifically for TAW?
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Swarb says it's fine to post elsewhere.
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« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2009, 05:35:58 PM » |
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Looking at various websites, I don't think there was ever going to be an opportunity for long protracted group rehearsals for the Barbican events.
RT is on tour in the USA until July 1st.
Ian Matthews is on tour in Holland,
Simon & Peggy are in Brittany with the Anne de Bretagne project,
Swarb in Japan with Martin Carthy between July 1st - 6th (strangely he is also booked to play in Coventry with Kev Dempsey on July 5th) that's followed by two Lazuras dates 8/9 July.
DM is on tour in the USA until July 10th.
Surely the logistical difficulties of getting " the band" all in one place for rehearsals has not come as a surprise to anyone.
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« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2009, 05:43:21 PM » |
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They're going to wing it from 40 year old memories. It will be great. (Rather against type, I've decided to be 'glass half-full' about the whole thing)  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2009, 05:59:22 PM » |
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It would appear that the only thing that resembles Fairport of 40 years ago is the inability of "management" in this case again Mr Boyd to organise and manage his "team".
While I appreciate the difficulties of organising such events, if you book the bloody Barbican Centre and sell out it rather behoves the people organising it to do a "Ronseal". Although what this concert is about has never been that clear.
So we exchange a night of Swarb for a night of Martin Carthy (musically really not my bag) , bestill my beating heart.
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« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2009, 06:13:16 PM » |
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They're going to wing it from 40 year old memories. It will be great. (Rather against type, I've decided to be 'glass half-full' about the whole thing) Yep, me too David. I'm still really looking forward to the evening |
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« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2009, 06:18:04 PM » |
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So am I.
I just hoped that with that sort of venue there was going to be vision and rehersal, rather than any winging it.
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« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2009, 07:34:29 PM » |
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It's a great shame Swarb feels unhappy about taking part, and I for one will miss his presence - musical & personal; however, I take heart from the fact that Fairport have managed on numerous occasions to pull out some memorable performances when events seemed to have transpired against them, so I'm still looking forward to the gig - just not quite as much.
(At least I haven't had to take time off work & pay for flights/ferries...)
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« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2009, 07:48:45 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2009, 08:09:57 PM » |
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From what Swarb said, I suspect he had been asked to perform on various tracks from Liege and Lief, but might not have been required for the other 3 albums. I certainly see the issues with guests; not sure what the motivation was for such an eclectic mix - possibly a case of trying to fit a quart into a pint pot and someone not noticing the contents spilling out.
Anyhow, maybe Simon will be along soon, and even if not it should be a *very* interesting evening - Fairport Unconventional, in fact.
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« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2009, 08:22:12 PM » |
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I think it only polite that people respect his decision and just enjoy the evening. You will all have a fab night C x |
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Back working on new album, with Peggy on base and a certain fiddle player who should be knighted :-)
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« Reply #17 on: June 30, 2009, 08:40:11 PM » |
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I'm sure we will C, but the fact remains that many of us bought tickets to see Simon/Peggy/RT/Swarb playing together. So you can't really blame people for being disappointed.
Keith...how did you deduce that from Swarb's message?
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« Reply #18 on: June 30, 2009, 08:43:08 PM » |
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Keith...how did you deduce that from Swarb's message?
Same as David's observation - "Liege and Lief" as opposed to Fairport All Star Line Up. And there is limited time; certainly not enough for all the albums. |
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« Reply #19 on: June 30, 2009, 08:53:13 PM » |
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Oooh it's just like Fairport really was in the 60s and 70s. Just when you've got used to a line up, someone leaves!
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