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« Reply #20 on: March 08, 2014, 12:10:37 PM » |
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I completely agree with you, Abby. However, Katriona Gilmore is a cut above the rest of them, to say the least.
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« Reply #21 on: March 08, 2014, 01:14:30 PM » |
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I completely agree with you, Abby. However, Katriona Gilmore is a cut above the rest of them, to say the least.
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« Reply #22 on: March 08, 2014, 01:20:45 PM » |
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Michael Chapman was support in the 80s but i cannot remember if this was part of the wintour. Terrific, energetic guitar.
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« Reply #23 on: March 08, 2014, 05:43:54 PM » |
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Hasn't Katriona Gilmore come from Tiny Tin Lady? So what happened to the rest of that support band from back then...?
I really liked Tiny Tin Lady and went on to see them a few times in their own right. They expanded into a 5/6 piece (with drums and all sorts) and I understand that they then took a break to allow for university studies. No more info than that, unfortunately. Tiny Tin Teenagers................bag o'sh*te..................just my opinion mind............no discussion needed. Well, that's told me! |
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« Reply #24 on: March 08, 2014, 11:32:14 PM » |
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I did really like the version of Who Knows that made the round on YouTube the year Tiny Tin Lady were the support with Beth Gibbons taking a turn to a big round of applause. I liked some of their stuff but obviously I have never seen any of the support acts!
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« Reply #25 on: March 09, 2014, 09:35:15 AM » |
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Another vote for Huw & Tony Williams.
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« Reply #26 on: March 09, 2014, 11:42:44 AM » |
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I've been doing the Wintour since 2005, so the first I saw was Simon Mayor and Hillary James. Every single year I've enjoyed the opening act, so it's hard to pick a favourite. At a push I would probably say Katriona and Jamie, however Keiran Goss was also a favourite as were Ken Nicol and Phil Cool. Really looking forward to seeing Kev and Rosie next year as well.
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« Reply #27 on: March 09, 2014, 04:54:17 PM » |
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Been doing wintours since 2009 (and Cropredies too) and all the support acts have their merits but I dont think they should not be bartered off against each other, they are ALL worthy of their position on that stage and bring a unique something to each and every performance.
I personally rate Kieron Goss and Edwina Hayes equal No 1 but thats just my opinion. If any one wants to Have a go up there I'm Sure the lads would love to hear your demo's, Me, I prefer to play very quietly in my bedroom. Looking forward to hearing Blair Dunlop as the support in the next couple of years (Hint, Hint, Hint).
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« Reply #28 on: March 09, 2014, 06:28:56 PM » |
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Considering Blair is currently, or is about to go, on tour in Australia, I think he's got his sights set a little higher than being support for Fairport  |
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« Reply #29 on: March 09, 2014, 07:40:34 PM » |
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This thread has reminded me of several I had forgotten about. A successful support is one I want to hear more of and on that basis the best for me have been Bob Fox, Steve Tilston and Kat & Jamie. The best support act is one where you are disappointed their set is so short but that doesn't happen too much! (Missed the current tour but heard Edwina Hayes supporting Jools some years back and was impressed.)
Can only think of one I didn't like over the last 15 years or so but will spare their blushes!
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« Reply #30 on: March 09, 2014, 11:12:34 PM » |
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Did that act involve a kookaburra?
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« Reply #31 on: March 09, 2014, 11:55:44 PM » |
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Did that act involve a kookaburra?
That part I didn't enjoy, but the rest of their act was great. I'm sure all acts have a song or part of their act that's, er, weaker than the rest.... |
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« Reply #32 on: March 10, 2014, 12:14:55 AM » |
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Considering Blair is currently, or is about to go, on tour in Australia, I think he's got his sights set a little higher than being support for Fairport As you quite rightly say Blair is currently own under at Port Fairy, Brunswick and Katoomba, and I wish I was with him, Blair is in his own right a fine artist and Fairport could do far worse than have him open for them, I seem to recall many of the supports having already chased out a successsful career prior to supporting the wintour, I am sure the boys regularly meet new emerging artists and established acts and would dearly love them all to join them on the tour, I personally look forward to seeing any act they see fit to join them, I havent been too dissapointed so far, Roll on Wintour 2015. ps Blair is back on tour in May with his new album 'House of Jacks' out on 26th May. |
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« Reply #33 on: March 10, 2014, 12:29:29 AM » |
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This thread has reminded me of several I had forgotten about. A successful support is one I want to hear more of and on that basis the best for me have been Bob Fox, Steve Tilston and Kat & Jamie. The best support act is one where you are disappointed their set is so short but that doesn't happen too much! (Missed the current tour but heard Edwina Hayes supporting Jools some years back and was impressed.)
Can only think of one I didn't like over the last 15 years or so but will spare their blushes!
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« Reply #34 on: March 10, 2014, 02:41:27 PM » |
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Helen's in a punk band I hear...not sure about the sisters Dani & ?....but Kat will chat if asked.
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« Reply #35 on: March 10, 2014, 11:32:54 PM » |
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Don't forget if you liked Kat & Jamie I have them on at the Musician this Thursday.
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« Reply #36 on: March 11, 2014, 12:22:37 AM » |
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When did the 'Wintour' as we know it actually start?
I ask because:
1) I'd give a thumbs up for Vikki Clayton as a good support act but can't remember if she ever really was a 'Wintour' support...
2) I've seen Fairport on every winter tour - not necessarily classified as the 'Wintour' - since the mid-80s reformation, but I'm afraid my recollection of all those support acts I must also have seen is completely shot! Who were they? And who knows where the brain cells go??
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« Reply #37 on: March 11, 2014, 07:01:40 AM » |
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When did the 'Wintour' as we know it actually start?
I ask because:
1) I'd give a thumbs up for Vikki Clayton as a good support act but can't remember if she ever really was a 'Wintour' support...
2) I've seen Fairport on every winter tour - not necessarily classified as the 'Wintour' - since the mid-80s reformation, but I'm afraid my recollection of all those support acts I must also have seen is completely shot! Who were they? And who knows where the brain cells go??
They were doing dates in Winter even when they didn't officially exist (1980-85), which is quite some doing, although I'm not sure when the abbreviated name came in...suspect late 80's but might be wrong... |
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« Reply #38 on: March 11, 2014, 09:10:00 AM » |
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When did the 'Wintour' as we know it actually start?
I ask because:
1) I'd give a thumbs up for Vikki Clayton as a good support act but can't remember if she ever really was a 'Wintour' support...
2) I've seen Fairport on every winter tour - not necessarily classified as the 'Wintour' - since the mid-80s reformation, but I'm afraid my recollection of all those support acts I must also have seen is completely shot! Who were they? And who knows where the brain cells go??
They were doing dates in Winter even when they didn't officially exist (1980-85), which is quite some doing, although I'm not sure when the abbreviated name came in...suspect late 80's but might be wrong... Beats me. I saw them a lot in the 1980-85 era (Swarb, Bruce, Simon & Peggy mostly) but have no recollections of any support acts on those dates. And I saw them a lot when Maart and Ric first joined but, again, can recall not one single support. Either there weren't any; I was in the bar; my memory is even worse than I thought. |
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« Reply #39 on: March 11, 2014, 09:17:59 AM » |
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Vikki Clayton was the Wintour support in 2002. One of the best I've seen, I remember catching the gig in Worthing. Simon had a lousy cold/flu bug and couldn't sing. He played guitar, Chris and Peggy did all the vocals and invited Vikki on towards the end of the gig to sing WKWTTG and a great version of Matty Groves, played Liege & Lief style. One of only 2 (I think) Fairport gigs I've been to where they didn't finish with MOTL.
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