David V B
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« Reply #80 on: May 11, 2026, 10:31:10 PM » |
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My turn for Albert Lee tonight in Lytham. Agree his voice is not that strong but he is in his early 80s after all, and his guitar playing more than makes up for it. I first saw him with Clapton in 1980 and he is still wonderful.
Last night something completely different- the Sound of Springsteen in Blackpool. If there is a better tribute band around, I have yet to hear them. Bruce is unlikely to be over this year so this will do just nicely in the meantime.
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Will S
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« Reply #81 on: May 18, 2026, 12:28:41 PM » |
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I've had an unusual (for me, at least) 3 gigs in 5 days. All good, and quite different.
Steeleye Span in Exeter on Wednesday night were excellent - it's the first time I have seen them with Athena on violin.
On Friday evening we went to see Gilmore & Roberts in the tiny Church House in South Tawton - an ancient stone building with probably no more than 50 of us packed in for a totally acoustic concert. No amps or mics. They did a great job.
And then last night we went to see The Unthanks (4 piece version) in Bude. Despite a piano that was going out of tune as the concert went on, they were excellent as well. The first time I've seen them but won't be the last if they make the long trip down here again.
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All the diamonds in the world
That mean anything to me,
Are conjured up by wind and sunlight
Sparkling on the sea
(Bruce Cockburn)
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davidmjs
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« Reply #82 on: May 18, 2026, 04:54:51 PM » |
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I've had an unusual (for me, at least) 3 gigs in 5 days. All good, and quite different.
Steeleye Span in Exeter on Wednesday night were excellent - it's the first time I have seen them with Athena on violin.
On Friday evening we went to see Gilmore & Roberts in the tiny Church House in South Tawton - an ancient stone building with probably no more than 50 of us packed in for a totally acoustic concert. No amps or mics. They did a great job.
And then last night we went to see The Unthanks (4 piece version) in Bude. Despite a piano that was going out of tune as the concert went on, they were excellent as well. The first time I've seen them but won't be the last if they make the long trip down here again.
Can't imagine Adrian was very happy about that! |
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Will S
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« Reply #83 on: Yesterday at 11:23:10 AM » |
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He held it in, but you could tell he wasn't really. They ended up switching out one song because he didn't think the piano could cope with whatever they were planning to play and we got Here's The Tender Coming instead (I wasn't unhappy about that).
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All the diamonds in the world
That mean anything to me,
Are conjured up by wind and sunlight
Sparkling on the sea
(Bruce Cockburn)
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Nick Reg
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« Reply #84 on: Yesterday at 02:41:38 PM » |
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I've had an unusual (for me, at least) 3 gigs in 5 days. All good, and quite different.
Steeleye Span in Exeter on Wednesday night were excellent - it's the first time I have seen them with Athena on violin.
On Friday evening we went to see Gilmore & Roberts in the tiny Church House in South Tawton - an ancient stone building with probably no more than 50 of us packed in for a totally acoustic concert. No amps or mics. They did a great job.
And then last night we went to see The Unthanks (4 piece version) in Bude. Despite a piano that was going out of tune as the concert went on, they were excellent as well. The first time I've seen them but won't be the last if they make the long trip down here again.
Can't imagine Adrian was very happy about that! The only time I saw them they were a pretty miserable bunch (from what I could see). They were sat in a semi circle , way back on the stage , and were bathed(not sure if thats the right description!) in a dark blue light and were barely visible. I wont describe the music, i left after about 10 minutes, suffice it to say, never ever again.. |
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There's a man with a mullet going mad with a mallet in Millets
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davidmjs
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« Reply #85 on: Yesterday at 03:55:42 PM » |
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He held it in, but you could tell he wasn't really. They ended up switching out one song because he didn't think the piano could cope with whatever they were planning to play and we got Here's The Tender Coming instead (I wasn't unhappy about that).
Sounds like a fine result. I don't understand extreme negative views (like Nick's) of the band. I've seen them a dozen times or more and I think they're one of the best bands I've ever seen live -in all their formats - 4 piece, 5-piece, 7-piece, 12-piece, with Orchestra etc. As always, horses for courses, I'm sure. |
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« Reply #86 on: Yesterday at 04:39:59 PM » |
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I must agree with you David, I have also seen them many times and have never failed to be enthralled. I will be seeing them this Thursday headlining the Woodland Stage at Bearded Theory Festival and am genuinely excited. I believe King of Rome is back in the set which could be embarrassing for me as whenever I have seen them play it I have started bawling my eyes out!!  |
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Will S
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« Reply #87 on: Yesterday at 05:30:35 PM » |
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Yes, they played King of Rome at the end of their set. Wonderful!
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All the diamonds in the world
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Sparkling on the sea
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davidmjs
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« Reply #88 on: Yesterday at 07:02:44 PM » |
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That's the pigeon one, isn't it? Beautiful song.
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Nick Reg
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« Reply #90 on: Today at 07:30:37 AM » |
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He held it in, but you could tell he wasn't really. They ended up switching out one song because he didn't think the piano could cope with whatever they were planning to play and we got Here's The Tender Coming instead (I wasn't unhappy about that).
Sounds like a fine result. I don't understand extreme negative views (like Nick's) of the band. I've seen them a dozen times or more and I think they're one of the best bands I've ever seen live -in all their formats - 4 piece, 5-piece, 7-piece, 12-piece, with Orchestra etc. As always, horses for courses, I'm sure. How on earth is that extreme? I merely described factually the stage set up and said that I left early hinting that I didnt enjoy it. I certainly wouldnt want to be extreme anyway. I have very rarely said I dont like something but on the few occasions I have the whole place seems to go into meltdown. I think your views are far more extreme than mine , just at the other end of the scale (and off it!). I think that this was the one and only time that I have commented on the band because I really arent interested in them. |
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davidmjs
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« Reply #91 on: Today at 08:21:02 AM » |
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He held it in, but you could tell he wasn't really. They ended up switching out one song because he didn't think the piano could cope with whatever they were planning to play and we got Here's The Tender Coming instead (I wasn't unhappy about that).
Sounds like a fine result. I don't understand extreme negative views (like Nick's) of the band. I've seen them a dozen times or more and I think they're one of the best bands I've ever seen live -in all their formats - 4 piece, 5-piece, 7-piece, 12-piece, with Orchestra etc. As always, horses for courses, I'm sure. How on earth is that extreme? I merely described factually the stage set up and said that I left early hinting that I didnt enjoy it. I certainly wouldnt want to be extreme anyway. I have very rarely said I dont like something but on the few occasions I have the whole place seems to go into meltdown. I think your views are far more extreme than mine , just at the other end of the scale (and off it!). I think that this was the one and only time that I have commented on the band because I really arent interested in them. Read my last sentence again, and calm tf down, man. |
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« Reply #92 on: Today at 08:43:55 PM » |
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And this is why I rarely post on here these days  🤷🏼♀️ |
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