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« Reply #80 on: July 03, 2009, 03:19:04 PM » |
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If I were going, personally, i wouldn't be asking for a refund, I'd just 'rearrange my thinking'and be expecting a different sort of gig, than originally. Well said! Come on you lot: change is inevitable (except from vending machines) so sort yourselves out. Get yourselves along to the gig and have a good time!  |
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« Reply #81 on: July 03, 2009, 06:30:03 PM » |
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Dear all
An observation and a request:
Observation: With all the back and forthing about Dave Swarbrick's decision to withdraw nobody appears to have thought it worth 'tipping the hat' to him for his forthrightness in announcing his reasons for doing so. OK, he may have elected to word his announcement in such a way as to indicate 'underlying factors' (and thus opening this thread of what amounts to little more than speculation fuelled moaning) but some might call that diplomacy. It occurs to me that if he had chosen the route that most artists opt for - 'due to ill health' 'there in spirit' etc- this thread would have taken a very different route...
Request: If anybody is seriously considering giving the date a miss please let me know, I have a queue of people waving pound notes in the air that would love to relieve you of your tickets..
All best wishes
Mike
PS: My opinion is just that, my opinion, please don't reply with insults if those previously posted are the best that you can do. I have been insulted by professionals and found that the only rational response is '**** off' and then I'll get banned from the site and that would be a drag.
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« Reply #82 on: July 03, 2009, 07:34:52 PM » |
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Adam
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« Reply #83 on: July 03, 2009, 08:23:29 PM » |
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I'll reserve any judgement I have until after the show - return train ticket purchased, Mrs Adam mollified (just) and still with a high feeling of excitement and expectation....  Love and wishes Adam (happy mood with too many pear ciders swilling inside!) |
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« Reply #84 on: July 03, 2009, 09:05:04 PM » |
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I guess in these days when every little bum note will be in broad electronic daylight on YouTube a day, exposed without the atmosphere of the gig that masked it, folk are a bit more circumspect...
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Chris
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« Reply #85 on: July 03, 2009, 09:31:11 PM » |
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(happy mood with too many pear ciders swilling inside!)
That would be called Perry, I believe. (unless there was apple content with the pears) |
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« Reply #86 on: July 04, 2009, 09:11:18 AM » |
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(happy mood with too many pear ciders swilling inside!)
That would be called Perry, I believe. (unless there was apple content with the pears) Pear cider & perry are not actually synonyms. Proper perry is made from pear juice, while pear cider, as marketed by the likes of Heineken (Bulmers), or other majors is made from imported pear concentrate, contains water, sweeteners & other additives & is pasteurised. Perry orchards in the UK are rare & endangered & could not supply even a fraction of the volumes required to meet even current needs. While it's nice to see pears making a bit of a comeback, it is another dispiriting example of cynical & perverse marketing that is popularising an ancient product, while at the same time debasing it beyond recognition. Apologies for wandering off-topic |
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« Reply #87 on: July 04, 2009, 11:02:16 AM » |
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I was never in a position to be able to go to this gig, but I was pretty envious of those who could. I guess if I had been going I would be a little disappointed at Swarb deciding not to take part, but I'd at least try to see it from his point of view. The original posting hints at his reasons, but none of us knows how deep his feelings run. I don't for one minute think it is a decision he would have made lightly.
Given what Swarb has been through in recent years I think he has earned the right to do what he damn well likes and under his own terms.
Let's just thank whatever deity we may or may not believe in, (in my view our much maligned National Health Service had a major part to play in it) that Swarb is still amongst us, that he is playing and singing again and that he is still around to make his own decisions.
If I had been able to go, would I still be going? You bet I would and I'm sure that all of you lucky enough to be going will have a great time and make sure you raise a glass or two to Swarb in his absence.
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« Reply #88 on: July 04, 2009, 07:53:53 PM » |
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my first visit to the TAW site for a few days...very disappointed that Dave Swarbrick will not be appearing at the Barbican. My wife and I decided many months ago that our budget this year would stretch to see the 69' Fairports at the Barbican show, we knew we could not afford Cropredy this year and this performance would offer us an opportunity to see all those wonderful performers under one roof...I am looking forward to the concert lots and holding tickets that position us three rows from the front means that I am looking forward to hearing this amalgamation (what would one call a group of fairports together?...a 'group of Fairports does not sound right...a gaggle of Fairports?) indoors...Not having seen DM perform for all of two years this will be an opportunity for me to hear and to see him in action...On the occasions that Jude took the stage at Cropredy it has always been a delight to hear her perform those early songs/numbers...a treat for all I'm sure...are you going to 'stage knit' Jude?...a more relaxing past time than stage diving into the audience. Swarb I'm sure will be missed by many who will be attending the show...Reading Swarb's announcement on these very pages I can certainly understand the reasons why he isn't performing...Not having seen recently who is appearing at Cropredy this year as far as Fairport members are concerned... I wondered if Swarb be performing at Cropredy? if so those of you who shall be in attendance at Cropredy may well get to hear Mr Swarbrick play some of those 69' tunes...If this is the case I shall turn green with envy...
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« Reply #89 on: July 04, 2009, 07:58:40 PM » |
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« Reply #90 on: July 05, 2009, 09:43:37 AM » |
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Of course, it's a convention of Fairports......
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« Reply #91 on: July 06, 2009, 10:15:31 PM » |
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The Barbican have updated the info about the concert on their website, as follows:
The Barbican has learned that violinist Dave Swarbrick has decided, for personal reasons, not to take part in the All-Star Fairport Convention Concert on Saturday 18 July. While we are sorry to hear this, this much-awaited reunion concert will still continue as planned, focussing on the music from the first five Fairport Convention albums - including Liege And Lief. Taking part (in alphabetical order) will be : Martin Carthy, Judy Dyble, Ashley Hutchings, Dave Mattacks, Iain Matthews, Simon Nicol, Linde Nijland, Dave Pegg, Kami Thompson, Richard Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Chris While and Kellie While.
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« Reply #92 on: July 07, 2009, 02:37:50 PM » |
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Who's on fiddle?
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« Reply #93 on: July 07, 2009, 02:39:00 PM » |
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Who's on fiddle?
Move away from the keyboard PLW - you're endangering not just yourself but innocent bystanders |
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« Reply #94 on: July 07, 2009, 02:41:31 PM » |
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Who's on fiddle?
Move away from the keyboard PLW - you're endangering not just yourself but innocent bystanders LMAO @ both of you. Jules |
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« Reply #95 on: July 07, 2009, 02:54:37 PM » |
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Who's on fiddle?
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Keith
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« Reply #96 on: July 07, 2009, 03:08:04 PM » |
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Who's on fiddle?
mps, bbc board members, the board of rover,do i need to go on Currently pursuing this with The Barbican. |
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« Reply #97 on: July 07, 2009, 03:08:25 PM » |
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Who's on fiddle?
mps, bbc board members, the board of rover,do i need to go on Ah! A feast of fiddlers! |
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Keith
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« Reply #98 on: July 07, 2009, 03:44:20 PM » |
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Ok, after a bit of string pulling, have finally found out that Chris Leslie will be playing, which is a relief -- he knows all the songs.
Obviously no Swarb singing, although that might not have happened anyway.
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« Reply #99 on: July 07, 2009, 03:54:57 PM » |
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Ok, after a bit of string pulling, have finally found out that Chris Leslie will be playing, which is a relief -- he knows all the songs.
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