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Title: 2006 Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on February 23, 2006, 07:03:55 PM It's now only 15 days until the LAZARUS gig at Farnsfield... things are hotting up... we have the rider.. we have the stage plan..... we have details of who and what and where...
It's getting very very excitinng... There are many of you travelling long distances... if you have any concerns etc please IM me... it would also be useful to know for certain that each of you is still coming... It's going to be a REALLY FANTASTIC night!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Pugwash on February 24, 2006, 10:04:52 PM http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=466500&y=346500&z=5&sv=466500,346500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=808&ax=466500&ay=346500
I've taken a few bearins wiv me sextant an writ 'em up above. Yer needs to be on the yellow road by the PH that's pub to you. Drop anchor almost opposite the Co-op where 'e'll need to take in supplies of strong drink, very strong in your case Miss 'Phase. 'opes this does the trick. Puggs Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: deebee on March 06, 2006, 05:08:54 PM Is it a meet up at The Old Ship Inn on friday at Lowdam or does the venue have a bar
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 06, 2006, 05:12:26 PM No bar this time Deebee.. bring your own...
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: mikemush on March 06, 2006, 05:14:49 PM I think there'll be some at the Old Ship. Well, at least us three.
So may be worth avoiding ;) Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Anaphase on March 06, 2006, 05:17:28 PM Do they let kids in the Old Ship? We'll only have the well behaved one!
I'm actually getting excited now ;D Ana Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Mix (Mic) on March 06, 2006, 05:19:35 PM Can someone give me directions from the train station to the venue please, and an approximate distance? (words of one sylable please, I'm directionally challenged and won't have a guide)
mic Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Anaphase on March 06, 2006, 05:53:56 PM Here you go!
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=53.0114&lon=-1.006&scale=10000&icon=x (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=53.0114&lon=-1.006&scale=10000&icon=x) The red circle is about where the village hall and the train station (where the little train icon is ;) ) is near the bottom. If you zoom out of the map by clicking the ' - ' button at the top of the page it will show 'PH' on the map near the circle . The village hall is opposite. According to Multimap its about 1/2 mile away. Good luck, HTH, Ana. - see you there! Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Anaphase on March 06, 2006, 07:52:15 PM What time is it all kicking off Jen?
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 06, 2006, 07:53:35 PM Officially doors open at 7.30.. but if the soundcheck's finished make it 7.15.. we'll let you know...
Starts at 8pm.. (ish!!) Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Mix (Mic) on March 07, 2006, 09:58:31 AM I must be getting old... I've chickened out of a night on the train station in early March, in favour of the Travel Inn ::)
mic - complete with yellow streak! Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Delfini (Diane) on March 07, 2006, 09:14:24 PM Not long now.... ;D ;D ;D Getting very excited :) :) who else from here is going?? Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Randlepmcmurphy on March 07, 2006, 09:49:58 PM Ill be there. It seems i spend more time in Nottingham than Wales nowadays !!!
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Nuthouse on March 07, 2006, 09:56:54 PM Might be...... who's asking ?
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Speleologist (Robin) on March 07, 2006, 11:46:26 PM There'll be six of us, myself & Mrs S, the kids and my parents. We've booked for a meal in The Worlds End beforehand as we're converging from opposite directions. Maybe see some others at the bar? ;)
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 08, 2006, 08:25:06 AM Here's the list...
Speleologist Goatboy Mark Pauled Martin Snodin Nuthouse Son of Nuts Jones the Steam Groove St Anaphase Delphini Mic RandleMcMuurphy Gower Flower Ed Grummit Deebee Geoff W. Kath Kris Anna Pastieboy Clive was coming but is a bit poorly :( Apologies if I've missed anyone out.. there are a few tix left.... See you all in TWO DAYS!!!! Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 08, 2006, 11:45:52 AM Mikemush... sorry I forgot Mikemush... there you're on the list twice now Mikemush... three times.. grovelgrovelgrovel...
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: mikemush on March 08, 2006, 11:49:53 AM Myself and both daughters are also on the pilgrimage :)
As for beers, Randle, http://www.oldshipinn.co.uk/ Can't vouch for the barmaids though :-\ (Just found out you beat me to it, Jen!) Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Anna on March 08, 2006, 05:27:29 PM I'm intending to be there come hell or high water.
The hell bit's coming true. The 250's developed a fuelling problem (none getting into the engine) so I'll be risking the Buell which currently has a major disliking of rainy motorways, chugging along on one cylinder half the time. Wish me luck! Checking the weather forecast, the high water bit might just come true as well. Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 08, 2006, 08:01:52 PM GOOD LUCK ANNA!!!!
And take care... :) Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Delfini (Diane) on March 08, 2006, 08:40:15 PM 48 hours ;D ;D ;D ;D
(now keeping my fingers crossed for Friday as the person I was next to at a meeting yesterday now has severe d&v ::)) Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 08, 2006, 09:02:29 PM NO Diane.... you can nOT get that!!!!
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Pugwash on March 08, 2006, 11:10:12 PM 48 hours ;D ;D ;D ;D (now keeping my fingers crossed for Friday as the person I was next to at a meeting yesterday now has severe d&v ::)) As I see it you've 2 options: Either wrap yerself up in clingfilm and sleep in the airing cupboard to bring it on or Dig out your bikini and climb into the freezer. That way you either incubate it so it passes through you expressly... or slow it for a few days. Puggs Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Delfini (Diane) on March 08, 2006, 11:33:06 PM 48 hours ;D ;D ;D ;D (now keeping my fingers crossed for Friday as the person I was next to at a meeting yesterday now has severe d&v ::)) As I see it you've 2 options: Either wrap yerself up in clingfilm and sleep in the airing cupboard to bring it on or Dig out your bikini and climb into the freezer. That way you either incubate it so it passes through you expressly... or slow it for a few days. Puggs Thanks for the suggestions..........I've decided on the airing cupboard as I've only a fridge-freezer and wouldn't fit in a drawer ::) Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Pugwash on March 08, 2006, 11:35:17 PM Excellent.
You'll also be able to sit at the gig knowing you've passed it as well. Puggs Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Goaty on March 09, 2006, 06:58:43 PM OK, who doesn't want to drive home after the gig tomorrow ???
Through reasons beyond my control I'm sadly unable to attend :'( >:( :-[ ...BUT... One of you might be able to save me incurring further losses :D If anyone would like a twin room at the Old School Mews B&B at 67A Main Street for £50 please call Joy Turnell on 0115 9664838. http://www.bed-breakfast-uk.com/bb-uk-md02.htm Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: abby (tank girl) on March 10, 2006, 11:07:16 AM GB thats a great opportunity and we would have snatched your arm off till we realised that its £25 per person, not £50 per room, and we are bringing the small things along with us too.
so its drive home or kip in the car. we would normally bring the tent and make a weekend of it, and if it were just us two we still would, but its still just that bit too cold to subject the kids to the tent yet. anyone for a party on the M1 in the early hours? see you all there! ps. are there tables? should i start the ball rolling for a 'buffet'? in these situations i feel the need to feed........... Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 10, 2006, 11:17:48 AM Yes.. tables.. bring food drink whatever.. we'll be supplying the candles!!!
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Andy on March 10, 2006, 11:24:27 AM The real question is whether anyone will be able to tell whether they're having a good time.
Do you think there's be a clock there? Maybe you could take one along? :D Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Sandra on March 10, 2006, 11:44:29 AM we'll be supplying the candles!!! Hope you have a risk assessment for them Amy ;) Sandra Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: abby (tank girl) on March 11, 2006, 12:20:16 AM we didnt make it.
the kids decided they didnt fancy the drive home and then jonesy disappeared, not back yet so i am all lonely and dont know where he is............ bugger. was looking forward to meeting some of y'all too.... Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 11, 2006, 03:45:51 AM Sorry you didn't make it Groove..we looked out for you...
Been home a few hours now... just about to go to bed... WHAT A FANTASTIC NIGHT... MORE TOMORROW... or whenever I wake up......................... SWARB IS TRULY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: mikec on March 11, 2006, 09:22:12 AM Sorry you didn't make it Groove..we looked out for you... Been home a few hours now... just about to go to bed... WHAT A FANTASTIC NIGHT... MORE TOMORROW... or whenever I wake up......................... SWARB IS TRULY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did he sing?? Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Delfini (Diane) on March 11, 2006, 11:20:54 AM Sitting here wondering if last night happened or if I dreamed it ::)
From the roar when Swarb came on stage, to the two standing ovations at the end, the evening was superb. ;D My hands hurt from clapping and my face ached from smiling :) (I forgot to say this won't be objective) Kev and Maart were superb and to see Swarb again, playing like he did, was fantastic. :) SWARB'S BACK - and we were there ;) Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Speleologist (Robin) on March 11, 2006, 11:30:36 AM A truly wonderful night, enjoyed by all three generations.Swarb is not just back, he's on form and playing superbly. We're rushing out now, but a fuller review will hopefully follow.
Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Pastieboy (Trev) on March 11, 2006, 11:53:26 AM What a FAB night that was brill ,superb . Swarb`s back ----Just BLOODY FAB. [;-).
Mave the Rave and Pastiegirl agree --twas a truly Fab night in Lowdham . Thanks to the Farnsfield Massive ;)A bit of a coup there . So good to see the Talkawhilers too. Title: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: gower flower (Shirl) on March 11, 2006, 01:09:03 PM Oh, BOY is Swarb back!! Like he never went away ::) What a truly FABULOUS event................I am still high on it all. Music, laughter and more love and warmth in that village hall than you could shake a stick at ::) Gower Flower.... who will post a proper review when she is feeling more coherent {:-) Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Kris on March 11, 2006, 03:01:59 PM Sorry to shout, but...
HOW GOOD WAS THAT GIG?! When I wasn't stamping my feet I was holding my sides in through laughing so much! Spent the journey back grinning and playing my new Swarbrick 1&2 double CD really loudly! Well done Amethyst et al - one of the best gigs I have ever had the pleasure of attending! Note to Swarb: Don't look so embarrassed about your multiple standing ovations - you deserved every second of it! Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Pugwash on March 11, 2006, 03:18:55 PM Thanks all. I told this to various last night.
After doin the intros I exited right and found myself trapped on the wrong side of the hall. No probs I thought nip out the fire escape, around the building back in through the front entrance. Out I went closin the firedoor behind me... to find myself in a large fenced in anti intruder compound. Had to scale a six foot fence hoping for no barb wire. Half way up this couple walk by with their dogs. Ha ha I said a little tooo eagerly I'm not an intuder, just introduced the main act need to get back in. Then sort of slipped down the other side leavin my foot stuck in the lock about 4 feet up. Thought I was goin to break my toes and how no-one would take me to hosp as Swarb was playin! Eventually it came out and back in I went. (Takin me plank next time...) Puggs Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Mix (Mic) on March 11, 2006, 03:20:11 PM What can I add?.... nothing that hasn't already been said really.
Swarb is back!!! Maart and Kev were superb, and it was the bestest evening in the world ;D Swarb's eyes are full of mischief, his smile is cheekier than ever, I think Kev and Maart might just have trouble keeping up with him soon, he's becoming a real bundle of energy ;D And like delfini said... we were there ;D ;D mic Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: mikemush on March 11, 2006, 04:08:03 PM Magic.The whole night was just magic. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Delfini (Diane) on March 11, 2006, 04:58:55 PM Just remembered - the look on Swarb's face as he played the audience - as well as the fiddle - and we responded :D . And the expressions on the faces of the audience :D
Magic Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Chris on March 11, 2006, 05:01:36 PM So did he sing (unfortunately, I doubt it), what did they play, etc etc....one of you must be back on planet earth by now....
Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Mix (Mic) on March 11, 2006, 05:04:03 PM No he didn't sing, but he talked and talked, and laugheed and joked ;D ;D ;D ;D
Set list? from me? you know me better than that ;) mic Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 11, 2006, 06:43:19 PM Didn't get to bed til 4am and Gower Flower was still on the settee at 5am I'm told.. so late up this am and too groggy and sleepy to write today... so not yet on planet earth.. a full review will follow from me.. and hopefully photos from Mike and Stu and Diane and anyone else...
All I can say right now is to echo what everyone else has written and that I will gather my thoughts soon and tell you... but it was a TRULY STUNNING return for the legendary SWARB....... SleepyAmethyst Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Snodin on March 11, 2006, 06:59:00 PM Swarb exceeded expectations - just so good to see him performing again and enjoying himself. Quite remarkable... Stayed up with friends 'til the early hours going over and over the experience. More than worth the journey from Sussex!
Here's a pic (hopefully - if I've got the file size down enough!) that shows him in cheeky chappy mode. Martin [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Snodin on March 11, 2006, 07:08:11 PM OOO-er, a bit 'big' that picture, I'll have one more go at getting one posted at a sensible size, before I get kicked off the Board!
Martin [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Pugwash on March 11, 2006, 09:04:53 PM That big pic is ace Snod, well done!
Puggs Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Edthefolkie on March 12, 2006, 01:57:08 PM WHAT AN EVENING!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Don't know what to say really - I was worried that we'd have to make allowances and was totally floored. The man is unbelievable! Best night out for I don't know how long and an absolute triumph for the human spirit. Not just Swarb, but Kevin, Maart and all you organisers and audience. And especially Jill S without whom.....what a lovely lady. And let's not forget the hilarity eh? Puggs locking himself out....Kevin forgetting the words AND busting a string...me displaying my lovely body to half the audience (don't ask :-X)....our friends Dave and Sheila even though jetlagged coming up with 6X, Banana Bread Beer, stout and nibbles.... I was so hyped up afterwards that I even took a photo of the band van and trailer: how sad is that? Just sorry that I didn't sneak off from work early and have a few jars in the Ship first with you guys. Maybe next time. And now, onwards to Steve Ashley later on today!! Still buzzin.....Ed Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 12, 2006, 11:05:19 PM My review's written.. just needs a bit of tweaking in the morning... any more???
Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Anna on March 13, 2006, 09:12:48 AM I'll be with you in a bit. I have a few photos, but forgot the lead for the camera, so hopefully tomorrow.
Will try to do a proper review at lunchtime. For now, just to echo everyone else - FAB!!!! And me not a major Swarb fan either. But what an entertainer, and what a player. :) Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 13, 2006, 10:22:55 AM The return of SWARB!
Lowdham Village Hall Friday 10th March 2006 After all the concern for Swarb’s health over the last few years we were over the moon when Kevin Dempsey asked Farnsfield Acoustic if we’d like to put on a gig for Swarb’s new band Lazarus (now known as Swarb’s Lazarus!). The four of us worked hard to promote the gig for several months, until the hand of fate dictated that both the date and venue had to be changed… this now meant that not only would we be hosting the gig.. but happily we’d be the very first! Preparations were made.. tix sold.. and as I drove to the gig I realised that this was truly going to be a great night. The Lowdham Village Hall is not our normal venue and we were happy to have helpers in the form of ‘The Warthogs’ who run a regular music venue in that hall. Chairs and tables were set out and very soon Kevin Dempsey arrived.. with SWARB and Jill Swarb. Until the moment Swarb stepped out of the car I had wondered what he’d be like as I’d only ever spoken very briefly to him in the past… he emerged with a huge grin, shook my hand and after the intros to Mike, Jill and Shirley he got up onto the stage and began playing… What a privilege it was to continue getting the hall ready with Swarb sitting a few feet away playing tune after tune on fiddle and mandolin!! At one point he looked up and laughed when he noticed Gower Flower dancing round the room.. he knew he was back! I popped over to the Old Ship Inn a few times to see who had turned up.. met Mikemush and his girls in there and later many more… people had travelled from all over the country for this gig and many were staying overnight. Swarb was impressed by the array of sandwiches (Farnsfield) Jill had supplied and was soon tucking in. We’d been asked to supply a small table for Swarb’s fiddle case.. we took one made by Puggs’ dad many years ago.. what a lucky table! The weather was pretty wet, so, as the sound check was over we opened the doors early. The hall rapidly filled up… we packed the place.. so many smiling faces. There was a large Talkawhile contingent.. many wearing the unmissable Carey Convention tee shirts. Kath had travelled on her own from Ammanford to be here and talk to Swarb. Earlier Gower Flower and I had chosen a suitable card, which we got all the Talkawhilers (and many more) to sign for Swarb as a ‘welcome back’ greeting. People had travelled many miles and hours to be there.. the furthest being various parts of Wales, Essex and Sussex… they all knew it would be well worth the effort! Pugwash did the intros.. the cheer shook the room when Swarb walked onto the stage!!! I’m quite sure I wasn’t the only one with a tear as I realised that here he was about to begin his first gig! He was joined by Maart on bouzaar and guitar and Kev on guitar sitting either side of him. The music began with a set of hornpipes .. and the applause was loud and long! Swarb’s comment here was that they’d better take the tempo down before we all had heart attacks! Next was a slower song by Kev.. and then followed more tunes. Songs by both Kev and Maart, stories, jokes.. Maart’s joke was a very quick one! Each set of tunes was introduced by title.. apart from those whose names had been forgotten.. all the time Swarb was smiling and laughing.. he looked as though he was enjoying every minute and every note. He said that they’d rehearsed so many really difficult tunes and now wished they’d practiced tunes that were easier to play! One set of tunes was very familiar.. though introduced by the individual names.. afterwards Swarb said ‘I thought you’d know that one’! (It’s a very well known Fairport tune set!) Near the beginning of the first set Kev announced there were two very special guests… one was Anaphase’s daughter Enya.. it was her very first gig.. ever.. apart from Cropredy.. she was very surprised. The other guest was Mave the Rave.. mother of Pastieboy.. she stood up and took a bow!! The interval was buzzing.. the merch table almost sank under the weight of the crowds.. lots of cds sold. Teas and coffees were on sale.. all in aid of Kath’s trek to the Himalayas for Cancer Research UK.. this made £50 to donate. Gower Flower continued her task of raffle ticket selling.. the prizes included a cd donated by Maart and a pair of tickets to another gig. £60 was donated to Kath from the raffle, indeed one friend said she hadn’t bought a raffle ticket but handed me a £5 note to put into the collection! I went round trying to catch all the Talkawhilers to ask them to sign the card and the interval was very soon over… Swarb pulled out the winning raffle tickets before climbing the steps top the stage again. More tunes, songs, stories… Swarb’s well-known tale about not being able to write a tune for each of his wives, as there weren’t enough hours in the day caused much hilarity! He told us he had bought a new fiddle case, and tried to sell us the two fiddles that came with it… A serious moment came when Swarb announced that in his heart he’d always known that he would one day return and thanked us all for being there.. he was one very happy man! All too soon the end of the second set came to a close.. EVERYONE stood to clap and cheer the man and his band.. I looked round and saw a sea of faces with huge smiles.. Swarb had made it! And we had all been totally bowled over! There were two encores and another much deserved standing ovation before Maart and Kev left the stage.. only to mingle with the hugely appreciative crowds. Swarb signed cd after cd still seated on the stage and after a while I gave him the card we had all signed. He smiled as he opened it and thanked me, telling me that everyone had been so kind,.. he really seemed to appreciate the gesture. I haven’t posted a set list here as I don’t want to spoil it for those about to see the band.. but if anyone would like a list then please IM me. It took a long time to chat to people afterwards and to clear up but it was well worth the tiredness .. it was truly a magnificent honour to be there and to see this legend return to the place he should be… Thank you Swarb, Maart, Kev and everyone else involved! Hope to see you again very soon. Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: mikemush on March 13, 2006, 01:15:11 PM Good one, Jen..........sums it up very well indeed :)
I'd sort of reckoned it'd be good, but had made allowances in my expectations due to his long lay off. Totally unnecessarily, as it turns out. Should never have doubted the man. All played with the old twinkle in the eye too, and the challenges to Maart and Kevin to keep up as he raised the tempo took me way back....... And those two also take huge praise, of course. And the look on Maart's face of initially (almost protective, it seemed to me) pride and pleasure turning to delight that it was all really happening as we'd all hoped it would was no doubt reflected in the faces of everyone in the crowd. :) :) :) Ok......I'll stop gushing now....... If they're playing anywhere near you, GO AND SEE THEM. You'll not be disappointed. Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 13, 2006, 07:15:12 PM Just booked to see Lazarus at Rugby on 22nd April!!
Whoooppeeee... ;D ;D Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Anna on March 13, 2006, 07:41:35 PM Well, I don't think I can add anything of substance to that review. Except to say that I had a FAB time and to thank the organisers and the musicians for a fantastic evening.
I was in stitches for half the night and thinking "wow" for the other half. A great talent we're so lucky not to have lost. Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Sir Robert Peel on March 13, 2006, 07:41:58 PM An excellent review from Amy and the whole darn lot of you. Thank you, everyone, for your memories and your photos - we're enjoying them. Keep 'em coming if you have the time and energy.
Peel Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: gower flower (Shirl) on March 13, 2006, 08:40:31 PM A Night on The Fiddle.......(with apologies to Kevin and Maart) Jen and I spent a little time that morning picking up one or two bits and pieces needed for the gig – you know, “showbiz” stuff like milk, tea, coffee, biscuits…… 8) Anyway, the time came to depart for the venue so we loaded up the trusty Winnebago (oh alright, it was a Ford Ka if you must know) and off we toddled to the delightful village of Lowdham. Preparations were already underway with tables being set out by those wonderful Warthog people. Phew! Chairs I don’t mind, but tables…… I was minding my own business, putting out flyers and leaflets on said tables when I spotted THE MAN HIMSELF standing in the foyer. Have you ever found yourself grinning manically and quite uncontrollably? “Come on” said Jen. “I want to introduce you to Swarb”. I was of course thrilled to bits to shake the great man’s hand, but fear not dear reader. I kept my composure. {:-) A little later, Swarb was sitting on stage, having a “warm up” with Kevin Dempsey, when he broke into what I think was “Hen’s March to the Midden”, and I found myself involuntarily stamping around from table to table in time to the music. (Jen kindly refers to this as “dancing” in her review). To my delight, I looked up and saw Swarb pointing at me and saying to his wife Jill “I knew that would get her going!” ;D Jenny is a perfectionist, so after moving the Village Hall two metres to the left, I sloped across the road to the pub where I joined Nuthouse and SoN (what a delightful young man!) for a swift half. On my return, things were hotting up as Kevin, Swarb and Maart completed their sound check. The atmosphere was building now, as the great moment approached. Finally Puggs delivered a fine introduction and they were off…………. There is nothing I can add to what has already been said about the music and the audience reaction to this wonderful night. What I found equally striking was the reaction of the band itself. Swarb was having a fine old time enjoying being back where he rightly belongs, twinkling mischievously all the while – and that was very gratifying. Kevin Dempsey looked overcome with emotion early on, reeling slightly at the surge of applause and affection rolling towards them from the back of the hall…. Both he and Maart seemed to keep a protective eye on Swarb. As Kevin had said earlier “you just can’t stop him!” Long may he remain unstoppable! A truly unforgettable night. :D Gower Flower Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Snodin on March 14, 2006, 12:04:01 AM Oh, go on then... another pic to remind everyone...
Martin [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Anaphase on March 14, 2006, 01:28:27 AM I can't really add much to what has been said other than to say a big Thank You to Jen, Gareth, Jill and Mike for organising it and to Kevin for making that lovely dedication for Enya. Enya was totally made up (as were her dad and myself) as it really made her evening.
The whole band were brilliant and Swarb was a total star. Lots of pictures taken, I'll sort through them soon and get some of the better ones posted up. Ana. Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: mikemush on March 19, 2006, 03:59:38 PM Just got photos back, but combination of crappy camera and leaping served to ruin most of them.
Here are the least bad: [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: mikemush on March 19, 2006, 04:01:28 PM And the others.
Incidentally...........have Kevin Dempsey and Paul Whitehouse ever been seen in the same room? [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Pugwash on March 19, 2006, 06:34:06 PM Well never did! Nuts fills bottles through 'is nose!!
Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Maart on March 24, 2006, 03:19:17 PM Oh, go on then... another pic to remind everyone... Martin Okay to use this on the new Swarb's Lazarus page? Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Snodin on March 24, 2006, 03:52:27 PM Feel free Maart...
Martin Title: Re: Swarb's Lazarus at Farnsfield Acoustic Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 25, 2006, 01:39:23 PM Following on from my review I'd just like to make a small amendment... the initial contact offering us the gig was Jan.
(Any more Jan? Please!!) |