2012 Wintour dates

[Nuthouse]

So it's Union Chapel tomorrow kids. I'll be there with Lady YaBB  

Apparently we're buying towel rails in John Lewis first. Then it's Selfridge's Salt Beef Bar. Then Union Chapel.

So will I, with Stu Nuthouse and his lovely friend. not sure we are buying towel rails though

Lurking in London. Lovely....

I will be putting on the peaked cap and we shall be re-enacting Driving Miss Daisy though with a lot less nagging  

[jude]

So it's Union Chapel tomorrow kids. I'll be there with Lady YaBB  

Apparently we're buying towel rails in John Lewis first. Then it's Selfridge's Salt Beef Bar. Then Union Chapel.

So will I, with Stu Nuthouse and his lovely friend. not sure we are buying towel rails though

Lurking in London. Lovely....

I will be putting on the peaked cap and we shall be re-enacting Driving Miss Daisy though with a lot less nagging  

Wanna bet?

[Nuthouse]

So will I, with Stu Nuthouse and his lovely friend. not sure we are buying towel rails though

Lurking in London. Lovely....

I will be putting on the peaked cap and we shall be re-enacting Driving Miss Daisy though with a lot less nagging  

Wanna bet?

Dear Ms Dyble

Please be advised that I can just as easily deliver you to Nambucca in the Holloway Rd as Union Chapel.

Somehow I don't think that Broken Nose & Tyrannosauraus Alan will be quite your cup of tea - but who knows ?

Your etc etc...

BROKEN NOSE, ANTI VIGILANTE, TYRANNOSAURUS ALAN @ Nambucca, Holloway Rd, 19.30
Broken Nose is a six piece skacore/reggae/punk band from Bridgend

[jude]

eeek!

[Tim Fletcher]

We'll be making the arduous journey from Muswell Hill borders. I had a new battery fitted in my WKWTTG watch this morning in a jewelers in Muswell Hill that possibly hasn't changed in 45 years!

We've had a run through of By Popular Request so we're word perfect.  

[Tim Fletcher]

Well that was fun! Not a lot to add to the comments made from other venues but the chaps seemed to be enjoying themselves as did the audience. The Union Chapel seemed full downstairs, not sure if there were many upstairs. From our position about 7 pews back the filming didn't get in the way and there were no retakes so whatever is broadcast will be warts and all. Forunately we had taken our own Rosie along with us so she got the song of the same name dedicated to her - thanks chaps!

We also liked Kieran Goss - pity his tour in the spring doesn't appear to be coming to London but we'll catch him again in North Oxfordshire.

I guess as this was the last night it is safe to put an unspoilered set list here.

I'll Be There (with Kieran Goss)
Sir Patrick Spens
Walkawhile
Farewell, Farewell
Albert & Ted
Cell Song
Genesis Hall
John Gaudie
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Mercy Bay
Fotheringay
Celtic Moon
Rosie
Jewel In The Crown
I Wandered By A Brookside
Lass Of Hexhamshire
Girl From The Hiring Fair
Danny Jack's Reward
Matty Groves
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Meet On The Ledge

 
 

[KascadeDan]

No Crazy Man M?

[Tim Fletcher]

No Crazy Man M?

Sadly not - unless I wasn't paying attention.  

[Jan_]

No Crazy Man M?

Not at Chichester or Colchester either  

[YaBB Master (Colin)]

Grand day out in that London.
Here are a couple of snaps:

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[Nuthouse]

From our position about 7 pews back the filming didn't get in the way and there were no retakes so whatever is broadcast will be warts and all.

Fortunately we had taken our own Rosie along with us so she got the song of the same name dedicated to her - thanks chaps!

Tim.. you were just a few rows in front of us and saw the enthusiastic waving as Rosie was announced  

As far as reaction to the cameras goes... despite all of the notices and announcement before the concert began, a couple immediately behind us got a 'bit unnecessary' at the cameraman in the aisle. To be fair to the cameraman, he was taking particular panning shots and, at no point, remained stationary in the aisle.

Anyway.. at the interval, Iconic Andy did come to speak to the couple at the interval so hopefully he was able to pour oil on the troubled waters.

Good to make a space at the bar for Colin and say a quick Hello.

[Tim Fletcher]

From our position about 7 pews back the filming didn't get in the way and there were no retakes so whatever is broadcast will be warts and all.

Fortunately we had taken our own Rosie along with us so she got the song of the same name dedicated to her - thanks chaps!

Tim.. you were just a few rows in front of us and saw the enthusiastic waving as Rosie was announced  

I think she was quite pleased, if a bit pink! She was doing her bit to get the average age down, unfortunately "Rosemary's Sister" couldn't be there to help with that.

I saw you and also spotted Judy at the interval but was trying to get cups of hot tea & coffee back to our pew without spillage. Nice to meet Dr Clive as we were queuing.

[Dr Clive]

What a Grand Day Out we had yesterday! Easy trip down to that London, and found a pleasant Brasserie on Upper Street for a pre-concert meal. Then a quick glass of red in the Hope & Anchor before joining the queue, pausing only to greet Tim as we passed by. Despite being quite some way back in the queue we ended up in the third pew (directly in front of Chris Leslie), so had a great view. Saw Martin Driver as we arrived, and Colin during the interval.

The concert was superb, the boys on great form again. I'd been a bit concerned beforehand as I'd heard that the acoustics in the UC are a bit difficult, but John Gale once again did a superb job, and this time we were able to tell him so personally. He siad it was nice to get some positive feedback because "generally you only hear from the people who want to complain"!. I'd noticed that I was only hearing the drums direct, not via the PA, and he confirmed that there is so much reverb in the room that he only had a little bit of kick-drum through the PA, and nothing else. Anyway, it worked.

Stand-outs for us were Hiring Fair, Rosie, Cell Song, Farewell, Farewell, Fotheringay.

DC

[YaBB Master (Colin)]

Yes there was a really huge difference in the sound quality at Union Chapel this year.
Last year awful, this year great.

Previously I thought you just had to put up with the acoustics, because it is a really atmospheric venue, but it's obviously been sorted.

[Tim Fletcher]

Interested to hear about the drum sound - I thought it sounded very "real".

This is our view.


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[steve-n]

No Crazy Man M?

Not at Chichester or Colchester either  

Neither CMM nor Red & Gold from the original set list featured from (at least) Cromer onwards as the set was getting longer and longer..and the chaps were getting a bit worn out. 'Twas a very long tour.....but well worth it!

S&J

[Nuthouse]

Debbie did ask whether Keiran Goss was Dave Pegg's Mini-Me ... and, from a distance, I could see what she meant  

[Tim Fletcher]

Debbie did ask whether Keiran Goss was Dave Pegg's Mini-Me ... and, from a distance, I could see what she meant  

For those who want visual proof here you are - a bit blurry though.



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[gower flower (Shirl)]

Ha ha! That's really funny.   My visit to Pontardawe A.C. last Thursday was fab, and I was accompanied by my good mate Pat - a Fairport Virgin!. It was a grand evening and the Chaps did a fine job despite, surely, being pretty tired after the last six weeks of touring.

Keiran was very personable and told some great tales - not sure that his music is my kind of thing though. He is a very good musician but his material didn't really do it for me.

Some classic groan making jokes from Ric of course.   Wonderful renditions of Mercy Bay, Cell Song and John Gaudie. Had a quick work with John Gale to congratulate him on his fine work on the latest album. "I know your Mum!" I said. He must have thought I was completely potty.....

Thank you Fairport! See you in August.  

[Jan_]

Hiring Fair at Birmingham ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik8GENIOmuk