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Title: Swarb Solo Post by: gower flower (Shirl) on March 14, 2008, 09:10:15 PM The Arts Centre at the Norwegian Church , Cardiff Bay was the small but beautifully formed venue for Dave Swarbrick’s solo gig last night. The compere came out to introduce Swarb and said something like “Dave Swarbrick. What can I tell you?” Indeed. ;D On he came, to warm applause. He said we looked like a tough crowd. Cheek! He began by saying that he would be telling us a bit about his life in music and some of the people he has worked with and who influenced him. Luminaries such as Beryl Marriot and A.L. Lloyd were included of course, and there were plentiful references to Martin Carthy, Trevor Lucas and all things Fairport. The evening was a delightful mixture of music and humorous anecdotes. He was in fine fettle and played with such energy and dexterity, it almost took my breath away. The tales and anecdotes were hilarious – and his delivery of them was second to none. Ancient Muse and I were practically rolling in the aisles. ::) Some way into the second half we had a really special treat. Swarb sang a song called Kennedy, Kennedy and Martin Luther King. Quite apart from the pleasure of hearing him sing again, I can vouch for the fact that his voice is sounding really good. Let’s hope this bodes well for more vocals in the future. I couldn’t possibly write a set list, but we had a wonderful rendition of “Dirty Linen”, “Carthy’s March/The Lemon Tree.” (The former preceded by a very silly story about how Swarb wrote this tune whilst asleep). ;) All too soon, it was time for the last set of tunes. He received a rapturous standing ovation, gave us a very generous encore and received another standing ovation as a result. He looked very pleased with the reception he received. It was a fabulous evening, and a musical memory to treasure always. Thank you Swarb. 8) Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Tasha on March 14, 2008, 09:20:47 PM Wow Swarb singing again! I am so pleased to read those words! Fingers crossed for more of it! ;D
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Ancient Muse (Andy) on March 15, 2008, 01:10:14 AM It certainly was a cracking night, Swarb is the consummate storyteller and I wish my eyes could watch his fingers as fast as they could play - all I could do was marvel at the blur and enjoy the wonderful colours his music painted!
Great night Swarb - come again soon! Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 15, 2008, 09:56:39 AM Swarb singing... fantastic news!!
;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Simon Nicol on March 16, 2008, 01:17:36 PM He was in the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay on Friday night??!!
I can't believe it! I was across the square watching the stage show of "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" at the Cradiff Millennium centre - I could have dropped in and raided his dressing room when he was on stage.... Small world eh? By the way, it's a lovely hall and it was packed with laughter. That Humph and his team certainly know their stuff, even if Samantha was detained elsewhere. Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: gower flower (Shirl) on March 16, 2008, 01:29:55 PM Swarb's gig was on Thursday, Simon. :) ::)
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Simon Nicol on March 16, 2008, 03:39:40 PM So the world is not QUITE as small as I implied. Temporal dislocation etc. But hey, he stopped sending me his diaries (any of them!) some time ago. V. pleased to hear he's able to start warbling again though, I know it's been a real ambition of his since he had that succession of disabling but life-saving tracheostomies. The man is indefatigable to the point of legend indeed.
Incidentally, Graeme Garden (a near-neighbour who invited us) defined in the Uxbridge English Dictionary round "Warbling" as wait for it.... Geordie Jewellery. We laughed. Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Jules Gray on March 16, 2008, 06:23:14 PM Fantastic news about Swarb singing!!!
;D :D Jules Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Neil Morrell on March 16, 2008, 08:13:05 PM It really is good news!! :D
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Ancient Muse (Andy) on March 16, 2008, 08:51:39 PM Incidentally, Graeme Garden (a near-neighbour who invited us) defined in the Uxbridge English Dictionary round "Warbling" as wait for it.... Geordie Jewellery. We laughed Laughing here too - wait til I tell my Geordie colleague! Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: gower flower (Shirl) on March 16, 2008, 08:51:55 PM There are still a few gigs left. Take a look at Swarb's website. I tried to copy the link, but it wouldn't work. >:(
Catch him if you can! ;D Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: davidmjs on March 16, 2008, 09:10:22 PM There are still a few gigs left. Take a look at Swarb's website. I tried to copy the link, but it wouldn't work. >:( Catch him if you can! ;D http://www.folkicons.co.uk/swarbnew.htm Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Jules Gray on March 17, 2008, 09:45:31 AM There are still a few gigs left. Take a look at Swarb's website. I tried to copy the link, but it wouldn't work. >:( Catch him if you can! ;D I'm seeing him in a couple of weeks time. Hope he sings again! Jules Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Big Dave on March 17, 2008, 10:01:47 AM Blimey, he's playing at the Newhampton........5 mins walk away..... :D :D
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 17, 2008, 10:05:05 AM Have you got tix for this BD??
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Big Dave on March 17, 2008, 10:17:50 AM No, only just spotted it. Will have a walk down there for a pint tonight and speak to them. (not that I need an excuse to go for a pint)
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on March 17, 2008, 10:47:43 AM Good luck.. I wonder if there are any tix left there??
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Big Dave on March 17, 2008, 10:50:13 AM Will let you know. ;)
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: bcfc dave on March 18, 2008, 01:06:03 PM Excellent evening at The Croft, Bristol but could have done without the support act, pointless poetry from pretentious Bue Aeroplane person...although the guitarist was ok. "What time is it?" he said between poems, "Swarby time!" I suggested.
Swarb played for at least an hour and a quarter, really nice to see him solo as you could really appreciate (even more) what a genius musician he is, good anecdotes too, very funny. Also a nice tribute to Trevor Lucas. Can't add much to the sentiments expressed in Gower Flower's splendid review (of an earlier gig) but it was a memorable evening indeed. Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: davidmjs on March 19, 2008, 07:39:13 PM Incidentally, Graeme Garden (a near-neighbour who invited us)............ Who's son, I learnt today plays keyboards in the Scissor Sisters... nice little interview with Graeme in the ever-excellent Word mag (which also has a good piece with pics on the Radio 2 awards featuring Martin Carthy et al)...which is about as close to getting this back on topic as I can manage...sorry :) Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Rory. on March 19, 2008, 07:57:56 PM Incidentally, Graeme Garden (a near-neighbour who invited us)............ Who's son, I learnt today plays keyboards in the Scissor Sisters... nice little interview with Graham in the ever-excellent Word mag (which also has a good piece with pics on the Radio 2 awards featuring Martin Carthy et al)...which is about as close to getting this back on topic as I can manage...sorry :) Did you know that Tim Brooke Taylor's Great Aunt was the Mother Brown in 'Knees Up Mother Brown"? * Swarb? Don't talk to me about blinking Swarb >:( He's playing in Lewes tomorrow night and I can't make it. * of couse she isn't, I just made that up Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Nick on March 19, 2008, 08:19:13 PM Incidentally, Graeme Garden Who's son, I learnt today plays keyboards in the Scissor Sisters... Reckon they have arguments about which of them has had the most successful pop career? ;) Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Waterloo Wonderer on March 19, 2008, 08:22:18 PM Incidentally, Graeme Garden Who's son, I learnt today plays keyboards in the Scissor Sisters... Reckon they have arguments about which of them has had the most successful pop career? ;)It might explain why he doesn't feel like dancing. The Funky Gibbon was embarrassing enough without one of those involved being your dad! Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Ollie on March 19, 2008, 09:34:40 PM ANYWAY....
Three clips from the Bristol gig http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i2afv4ZXFxQ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yrSDjCK_O2M&feature=user http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bot7mHhw7Ok&feature=related Fantastic ;D Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: gower flower (Shirl) on March 19, 2008, 09:41:08 PM Thanks for those clips Ollie. ;D 8)
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Jules Gray on March 20, 2008, 09:41:46 AM Thanks for those clips Ollie. ;D 8) Thanks from me too. Christ, he's a funny man! Those stories about Trevor Lucas and the hearse. Priceless. Jules Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Ollie on March 21, 2008, 06:11:34 PM The guy seems to have added to more
Part 3 - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex0e3SIB57w Part 4 - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dwLdaiRf0BM&feature=related Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Bob Barrows on March 21, 2008, 06:37:53 PM Unfortunately, none with him singing :'(
Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: Jack O Diamonds on March 21, 2008, 11:22:35 PM He was in the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay on Friday night??!! I can't believe it! I was across the square watching the stage show of "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" at the Cradiff Millennium centre - I could have dropped in and raided his dressing room when he was on stage.... Small world eh? By the way, it's a lovely hall and it was packed with laughter. That Humph and his team certainly know their stuff, even if Samantha was detained elsewhere. Samantha was actually last seen playing electric dobro at Happening 44 in 1967.... not many people know this... Title: Re: Swarb Solo Post by: bcfc dave on March 26, 2008, 03:55:50 PM Unfortunately, none with him singing :'( Swarb didn't sing at the Croft, but did give us a wonderful evening. Shame it wasn't two sets. Thanks for the clips on you tube, I was sitting just behind the fellar filming. |