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It's about time these appeared on the lads website, methinks....

Anyway - if anyone has a date, pleae post it here.

To start with.....

28 Oct - Chipping Norton Theatre
Tickets on sale middle September.

5 Nov - Norwich Assembly House

8 Nov - Bilston (Wolverhampton) Robin2

17 Nov - London 100 Club

Do we know whether these dates are going to be a 3 or a 4 piece - with Gerry or not?

With Gerry - they're all 4-piece.

10th November, Maidstone Leisure Centre

Aren't all these dates in the Cropredy programme?

Of course they are! JUst for those who failed to get a Cropredy programme, these are the dates in full....not so many this year owing to recording an album, of course!

28 Oct - Chippy Theatre
3 Nov - Runcorn, Brindley Arts Centre
5 Nov - Norwich ASsembly House
8 Nov - Bilston Robin 2
10 Nov - Maidstone Leisure Centre
12 Nov - Bury Met
15 Nov - Winchester Theatre Royal
17 Nov - London 100 Club
18 Nov - Lewes Town Hall
19 Nov - Camberley (Arts Centre? - no venue given)

And with 5 days break, straight into Dylan Project dates for Simon & Gerry....Simon must be sitting out on some as they clash with the Albion Christmas show!

Got my tickets ;D

Camberley Arts Centre.  It used to be the Civic Hall, but it now has a more sexy name(Well sexy for Camberley)  Thats where we shall go.

8th Nove at the Robin for me, managed to get ticket no 1 !!!!!!! ;D [;-)

Oooh Camberley for us I think.

Just ordered my tickets for the 100 Club for our annual outing to London to see FC. Best venue in the UK!  :)   :)   :)

Anyone got any suggestions of a decent show/musical to see on the Saturday 18th Nov in the London area? I don't do ALW or anything Ben Elton has had his paws on but will consider anything else!

Lucky me, living in Hull where no-one ever wants to play.

Same problem in Cardiff that's why we end up in London (good excuse for a weekend away as well   ;) )

Well there used to be a rather special venue in Beverley where I - and I imagine several others on the list - saw in the new millennium a year early with Fairport on 31st Dec 99.  Most fun.  Unfortunately I suppose the Playhouse must be no more...

Nowhere near enough for me either Mick ::)

Mic

Yep. Beverley Playhouse closed. Typical. They did come to Pocklington last year which was rather good. Not this year though. Shame.

Unfortunately getting a bit skint for travelling about. A weekend in London sounds good to me though!

I should be at the 100 Club (amongst others hopefully!).
Why not try Monty Pythons Spamalot - it'll be showing by then....

I'll be at Chippy ;D {:-)

Thanks for the idea Chris but Spamalot is sold out every Friday and Saturday until the end of Jan. Worth trying for returns tho'.

My brother was in London last weekend and was taken to see the matinee performance of La Boheme (which he rated) for his birthday, and purely on speck when passing the theatre went in and asked if there were any tickets for that evenings performance of Chicago. There was and both he and his wife raved over it. 

I saw Guys and Dolls earlier this year which was very good except for Neil Morrisey who was average. It now has Claire Sweeney and a certain Patrick Swayze who is certainly worth seeing so if you could get tix for that I'd go there.

MikeC

Patrick Swayze? Even tho' I'm probably the only person in the world who has never seen Dirty Dancing I think I could be persuaded to go and see him! Good ideas thanks!  :)

You could try the half-price ticket booth in Leicester Square....

They only sell tickets on the day, though. Chicago is one of those that they regularly feature. Matinee tickets go on sale in the morning, evening tickets go on sale at lunchtime for that days theatre....

Maybe there should be a thread things to do before or after your Fairport Gig,  ;D ;D

Good idea!

When we've seen them at the 100 Club we always go to the Japanese Noodle bar across the road. All you can eat for £6 (£5 lunchtime) and the most fantastic fruit juices ever.  :)

Last year I totally disgraced myself at the gig by getting ridiculously drunk on Becks & Jamesons chasers and can't remember what I did/said to Ric but I have to say he was a complete gentleman and graciously excused himself from my company mumbling something about the support band (there were V good BTW - Fast Lane Roogalators).   :-[ The next day we were due to visit the Houses of Parliament at 1pm and we only just made it, even then I had to stop the guided tour twice for a "loo visit" blaming the change in the water.   :-[ Well, it has been through at least 3 other people by the time you get to drink it ...  :-\

Of course I won't repeat my behaviour this year.  ;)

And another Glasgow gig, in Castlemilk.  What a good musical year this is turning out to be!

I could suggest a tour of closed Underground stations. Although the only way to see them is to pass through them on a normal train (they used to do tours of Aldwych and Down Street but they stopped about 5 years ago - guess why!  Apparently the waiting list for the tours was over 5000 when they stopped) .  It's just the smugness of knowing where they are, when they closed and what they used to be called.

No takers - ah well - maybe I'm just strange!

And you moved half way across the country too, Mic!

Camberley seems to have dissapeared from the tour.   >:( 

Mornington Crescent!

That thought crossed my mind too Anna ::)  though not quite as politely put :-[

Mic ;D

The Camberley Gig isn't on the Fairport website. Is it on or not?

It doesnt show on the camberley theatre site either. :(

If it ain't on the FC website - my guess is that it isn't on....
Was probably a TBC when put in the programme - hence the lack of a venue....

Really disappointed there's nothing very near Bristol, we usually go to sunny Weston Super Mare (winter tours), have travelled to Cardiff, Yoevil, Cirencester, Chippenham and Worcester in the last few years.

Hmmm...I guess it'll have to be Chipping Norton this time, a pleasant trip over the Cotswolds beckons.

And here's another (special) one...

http://www.fairportconvention.com/news968.htm

'Time to ring some changes' perhaps?  ;)

We can't get to any of the Autumn gigs.. so I was chuffed to see the Cropredy one above.. til I noticed the date...  we have a gig at Farnsfield that night...

BUGGER!!!  >:( >:( >:(

Ahhhh, compromised loyalties for me again :-X

It has become evident from the recent Fairport e-newsletter that Simon is not touring with the Dylan Project dates immediately after this tour, instead giving himself wholeheartedly to the Albion Band Xmas Show.

C'mon Amy - tell everyone about yer CRAFT moment!!!  ;D

Well that news suits me fine, Chris, as I have got tickets for the Albions in Maidenhead!

So who else will be at the Chippy gig??

Where's a good place to park and eat in the town.. never been there before you see ;D

Won't be at Chippy :(
But, as I recall, parking (at night) is hard to come by... but the time I'm remembering was the Festival weekend and it might have been because of that!

Carolyn would know more Jenny :)

Mic

There is parking in car parks on the main High St, (pay during the day) and a big free car park on the left as you follow the main road round. And there is parking on the side streets, but it does get a bit full

Photo's of the Castlemilk gig on FC website

What's the guitar that Simon is playing in those pix?

that looks like a Godin, I think he has used it before

I asked the same question with regard to the USA tour.  Apparently it is an acousticaster - an acoustic with a solid body.  It takes up less space than the normal acoustic and is used when travelling on aeroplanes.

Any body going to the gig at the Robin in Bilston on the 8th November? Did I mention that I have got ticket No 1 BTW. ;D ;D [;-)

I guess the answer's 'no' then  ;D

Story of my life mate!  ;D ;D
Big Dave no mates!

I may well be there....

An interesting evening last night at the Chipping Norton Theatre.

Our first visit to this small Cotswold town.. arrived at 4pm.. far too early .. had the worst cup of tea anywhere in a little cafe.. then hung around for the rest of the time til we took our table in The Chequers.  An excellent meal here and chatted with Mr Bates and others that we knew.  Good to see the FC wintour dates too.

The theatre is small.. and very pretty...  the set list was the same as last May's. The band seemed very err, well.. relaxed.. I wondered if they'd got hold of some funny flapjacks.. there were plenty of laughs and jokes and Ric even admitted to having re written The Rosehip every three years but with the chords in a different place each time.. the tone was set  ;D

The theatre was packed and we had a long drive home so didn't stay at the end to say our usual 'hellos'.

Now we know the dates we're really looking forward to the Wintour  ;D

Same set eh? I know they've all been busy but that's a shame.I was looking forward to hearing something off the new record,maybe.Never mind,still very much looking forward to Runcorn on Friday-and then our trip to the new Doctor Who exhibition at Spaceport on Saturday!This'll be our five year old's second Fairport gig following Papplewick last May and she's really excited! BTW the trip to Spaceport is more for her Who obsessed Mum than it is for Lilly!

Enjoy the gig Neil...  I know I did!!

It may have been a "safe" set of old favourites, but that certainly didn't take anything from an great evening. Perhaps because of a few tuning issues the bits in between were as entertainig as the songs theselves(well almost!). From our position at ceiling level we could really see how much Gerry brings to the acoustic line-up. The Fossil Hunter and Close to You will never be absolute favourites, but the sensitive percussion gives them a whole new dimension.
Looking forward to the Robin next week!

Steve

Hmmmm, same set list as last tour  ??? Not a good omen. With the back catalogue they have and the way they performed when I saw them at the 100 club on the last tour I was kind of hoping for some other songs to have got the same treatment.

They were excellent that night but if its just a repeat of what they did then, well you have to ask is it worth going?

 

Yes.. it was worth going to  :)

Each to their own Ames but personally I'd rather not go and see a repeat of a concert I saw 6 months ago. With the depth of back catalogue, a songwriter and tunesmith in their midst and a new album coming out I would have thought a new set list would have been relatively straightforward.

I accept that for those that didn't see them on the last Acoustic tour its an all new set but for those that did then the feeling of being short changed comes to mind.  :-*

I think we've probably been here before.

I'm very fortunate in that I can normally catch two or three gigs in each tour. I can honestly say that, although the sets may be broadly the same, I've never been disappointed. A live performance is a unique animal.
Others feel differently and thank goodness we're not all the same!

I suspect that there may be good commercial reasons for holding back new material 'til the Wintour. Expect the new album to be heavily promoted at Tewkesbury and beyond.

Steve

I quite agree steve-n, its great we're not all the same.

Maybe there are "good commercial reasons" for not playing anything from the new album. I think it more likely they haven't had time to rehearse anything from it to be honest what with having to record it as well and I quite understand and accept that. However, FC do have a somewhat large back catalogue so they do have a choice.

whilst each performance is in itself unique, if the songs are the same and the banter much the same then much as I love the chaps I can do without seeing a repeat thanks. I think as paying punters we deserve more.

Interesting to read the Show of Hands tour diary where Steve tells us that he decided quite late in the day to premiere a new song one evening. That keeps the show fresh and different. And on the same tour as well  ::)  Now unless FC play the whole new Cd every night I don't see why they can't pick and mix, so to speak, on the wintour.

as for the acoustic one, I'll give it a miss based on whats been posted here.

And surely the same arfument can be made for the back-catalogue? It all needs rehearsing.....cut 'em some slack....


A lot easier to do when theere are only two on stage.....Miranda just sits out if it's unreheased.

I am cutting them some slack, I'm just a paying punter who wants to be entertained by one of his fav bands when I go and see them. If I see the same concert that I saw some 6 months before then I feel as if somethings not quite right.

I don't agree the same arguement can't be made for the back catalogue Chris. They have played some of them before acoustically so they have an understanding of how the song plays. I accept that to play the new Cd songs acoustically would take a while longer to sort out the arrangements etc but for songs they have already played before (and not during the last tour) they have a head start so rehearsal shouldn't take too long.

As for SoH agreed its easier if there is only two but its still a new song and its being introduced half way through a tour. My point being is that it can be done.  And Miranda doesn't always sit out new songs btw. As far as the chaps are concerned then Gerry could sit out a song whilst Simon, Chris and Ric play something from the trio tour they did recently. Just a thought.

Not going to give a set list cos you can probably guess most of it.  Now be Thankfull was absolutley fantastic.  The chaps had a ball playing to an appreciative audience, all appears to well in the Fairport camp.  Well done lads and thanks for a good night out! [;-) [;-)

Hear hear a great night out and i finally got to meet Chris resident of this Parish !  ;)
Also I spotted someone who lives down the road from me who I had no idea was a fan! :o

A good night was had by all.....roll on the 100 club.

oh no....I'm going tonight to Maidstone but don't really want it to be the same songs as before  :-\

Oh well I know I'm still going to enjoy it cos I love seeing them live  <chris>

Hope to see you there JJ,

I'd better go and get ready.........

Hope you both have fun!!

My point exactly JJ. hope they played some different ones for you. But if not hope you enjoyed it anyway, I'm sure the chaps were great whatever they played.

They were bloomin brilliant, played 19 songs and one of those was Meet on the Ledge!!! ;D :o.  Do not hesitate..go and see them,  more tomorrow...probably

cheers chaps, hope you got home safely

They were great  ;D  and I don't think it was the same, obviously some songs were but I've not heard Simon singing Lancashire Hills before  ??? unless my mind is playing me up!

But it was made special because we had front row seats (not far from Angela, Dennis & Jack)  and could share the fun and camaraderie, between them all but to watch Gerry with his amazing percussion, like Pandora's box! Never did work out what that large cylinder shaped thing was........ <gerry>

It was a really good night despite heavy traffic getting to Maidstone and the M25 on a Friday night  ::)

They were brilliant with Dennis!  ;D He got a chat at the bar area with Simon, a fantastic chat with Henry on the Merch stall (Fairport, the Second Generation  ;) )........and then taken out the back VIP style to meet them all, a set list after the show, a dedication for his birthday, a mention and set of tunes for Angela's birthday and, as if that's not enough Simon dropped his capo off the stage,  and as we were in the front row along came Dennis to the rescue!  ;D I think you could say that he enjoyed it very much, now as for Jack........he fell asleep! LOL  ;D

I also really enjoyed last night.  I haven't seen the acoustic line up since the last visit to Maidstone when Maart was in the band.  The hall originally booked in the leisure centre seemed to be getting ready for Christmas so we were in a smaller hall, which was lovely as I think everyone got a great view of the small stage!  It was a good selection of songs, hubby even said he enjoyed the selection, a couple of my favourites, Rosemarys sister the hiring fair another,  being one, and I don't believe I have heard them do Over the Lancashire Hills before either.  Went away very happy, particularly as it was my birthday!

They seem to be varying the set list from gig to gig - I don't I saw it on the list at Bilston?...Good news!

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A great night was had by all at Bury last night. ;D  The chaps seemed very relaxed and some of their banter had me in stitches - Simon going all pedantic on us when Chris was explaining about a small church in an even smaller town before they played "I'm Already There" was hilarious.  Stand out songs/tunes were "Now Be Thankful", "Canny Capers", and a boisterous "John Gaudie" to finish the show before the encore of "MOTL".

A quick mention for Tiny Tin Lady.  Their support slot was short but superb and they seem to improve every time I see them - At this rate they'll be blowing Fairport off the stage by the end of the Winter Tour.  ;) ;D

Cheers
Dunc

Just about to set off from a very sunny Southampton, I'm heading to Lewes to see the chaps this evening. Is anyone else from the board going ? If so, I hope to see you there.

Seriously good gig last night - must have been the best on the tourette!

It was a terrific gig in Lewes, the chaps all reckoned they saved the best 'til last. 'Twas good to meet and chat to Tarda and Rachie poos. 

Here are a couple of pics from last night in Lewes.

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One other piece of news from last nights gig in Lewes. Many of you will know of our friend, the lovely Anna Esslemont, fiddle player and singer with Uiscedwr.
You may also be aware that she is suffering from a terrible disease called Aplastic Anaemia and is about to undergo a Bone Marrow transplant operation next month, which is the only known cure for this condition. I'm sure you will want to join me, in wishing Anna all the best.

Anyway during the interval at last nights show, Bob the organiser of the gig, held an auction to raise money in aid of The Aplastic Anaemia Trust.  Fairport donated £100 worth of goods off their merchandise desk, plus 2 tickets for Cropredy 2007. These goodies were eagerly snapped up and raised £150 . So a huge well done to everyone concerned.

And, I've not finished yet, listen to this folks,

Bob is also running an on line auction of many more music related must have goodies, items that have kindly been donated by many of folk's finest. Including Show of Hands, Steeleye Span, Fairport and Ashley Hutchins,

 You can view these items and indeed bid for anything that takes your fancy at www.spyboy.co.uk (http://www.spyboy.co.uk)  Click on Future Shows then scroll down the page until you find the auction items. 

The auction will close on Sunday December 17th (final bids at 10.00pm (22.00h)

All proceeds will go to the same worthy cause. The Aplastic Anaemia Trust, so get bidding. Sure beats trudging round the shops to do your Christmas shopping and you wont fine these items in any high street stores.

If a moderator thinks this item should have a different home, then please feel free to move it where ever you feel fit. Thank you.

Excellent work by Bob....shame someone couldn't offer at least the value of the goods on offer.

There's another pair of Cropredy tickets on offer in the auction....

A couple of shots from the 100 Club on Friday last....

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and a couple more....

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Thought this needed bringing up again, PLEASE everyone do look at the Spyboy website for the Auction, there really are some terrific goodies on offer, and the cause is really worthwhile.

Looked and bid  :)

Me too....thanks for reminding me...

And me. Thanks