Winter Tour reviews and photos

[Mix (Mic)]

Any more where that came from Chris??

Yes, Jen....look in the sleeve notes of 'Off The Desk', there is a similar, equally swoony one of Ric in there

Manly stubble!!! I deliberately didn't refer to that, because it sends me all of a doodah......crash!!!

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Oh yes I've seen those.. all signed the other night!!

[mikec]

Ladies!!! For goodness sake. Any more and you'll have us all thinking they are just s*x symbols to you.

[martin driver]

Photographs at The Deco in Northampton

As promised I spoke with Rob Braviner, this is what he had to say.
At all gigs he (Brav) has much the same conversation with the respective F.O H. managers. He always explains that the band have no problem with audience members taking photos during the performance. At the majority of venues that is enough and there is no problem, however if the venue has a strict NO PHOTOGRAPHY policy, there is little he can do to convince them to change their policy for the night the Fairports come to town.
Brav went on to explain it this way  "When the Fairports visit a theatre, they are guests of that theatre, therefore they are obliged to abide by the house rules, much the same way as we would do when visiting a friends house."

To summarise, on the night Brav will speak to the F.O.H. manager at the Deco, he will explain that Fairport don't have issues regarding audience photography but at the end of the day, if the venue says no, that's it I'm afraid. It's their house, they make the rules.

Nothing much to add really, one or two board members have aired their views as to the rights and wrongs, but whether we agree or not, at the end of the day it's their call and we as guests will have to abide by their decision.

[Andy]

Fair enough Martin, if their policy was indeed No Photos, but £200 for the privilege is just a wee bit over the top, especially when none of that goes to the band.

[martin driver]

Fair enough Martin, if their policy was indeed No Photos, but £200 for the privilege is just a wee bit over the top, especially when none of that goes to the band.

Andy I think we have our lines crossed, I was answering a question posed last week about photography at the Deco in Northampton.

I believe you are referring to the policy of charging for the privilege at the Stables. The Stables are by no means unique, I don't know enough about the subject to attempt an explanation but I it is reasonably common for theatres etc. to charge for photography and/or recording of a performance. It's possibly a copyright issue ?

[Andy]

Whoops, sorry.

Carry On, Sgt Major!

[martin driver]

After soundcheck in Canterbury last night, Angela's son Dennis went on stage to meet Ric and Chris, he also got to play a fiddle duet with Ric.



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[Andy]

That boy will be in Fairport in 2015!

[Nuthouse]

To summarise, on the night Brav will speak to the F.O.H. manager at the Deco, he will explain that Fairport don't have issues regarding audience photography but at the end of the day, if the venue says no, that's it I'm afraid. It's their house, they make the rules

Martin...

Thanks for asking on my\our behalf - and thanks to RobB for taking this on as well.

It never hurts to ask... even if you don't always get the answer that you want. While it may be disappointing, it is better to have it cleared up before causing embarrasment to all concerned (which would just spoil the evening).

All the very best....

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Well done Dennis!!!

[Alex Lyons]

after the gig Chris L said he'd been trying to catch the lads eye to tell him it was ok for us to take piccies....

Catch his eye? Blimey...I remember them stopping in the middle of a song a few years back to stop a couple of ushers hassling someone trying to take a photo 

[Angela]

After soundcheck in Canterbury last night, Angela's son Dennis went on stage to meet Ric and Chris, he also got to play a fiddle duet with Ric.

Many, many thanks Martin, Chris and Ric,  Sorry I've taken so long to write this, but its been one of those days, first day back at work after the half-term etc.  Dennis is still flying high above this universe, and I'm not far behind. will write a full review tomorrow.....promise

[Angela]

Wow! Wow! Wow!! What a night…where do I begin?

Review of the show first, although I cannot add a great deal to what has already been said Absolutely incredible, anyone still thinking about buying tickets, stop thinking and buy them!   Tam Lin was awesome; I really do hope that a recording of it appears at some time, and the new song Edge of the World was captivating from the very first notes.  A truly brilliant performance by all the chaps, Simon and Peggy in great form dancing and leaping about the stage. I almost caught the moment on film but as I was taking photos without flash most of them came out blurry, though there are a couple of good ones that I shall have yet another attempt at posting later when I have more time. Brilliant rapport with the audience, someone even proposed marriage which was relayed by Simon. Happily the answer was yes!

I do not think I can put down in words the enormous impact that the chaps, especially Ric and Chris, with the help of Martin Driver, have had on Dennis.  He is absolutely over the moon, and I know it shall be a very long time before he comes down again! It was a great privilege to watch the sound check, and then the great moment when Ric called Dennis up on stage and they performed their duet together; The Trumpet Hornpipe (Captain Pugwash to me!) and PJ played along with them. Both Ric and Chris were extremely encouraging to Dennis, which I know will keep him motivated for a very long time. Just wish I could have captured the moment on video.  It was a night that shall be blissfully remembered for many years.  I’m sure that Dennis shall be telling the story to his grandchildren!!

Again, thanks Chaps and Martin
 

[gower flower (Shirl)]

What a lovely review, Angela!

Young Dennis is clearly ONE TO WATCH

Gower Flower

[Angela]

Well I tried again to display the photos, and though I got further than other attempts, this time i was informed that the file was too big. I don't know how to make photo's smaller And I don't have any photo software.

Also...I don't believe this.. someone trying to sell Wintour '06 flyers on ebay...for a fiver!!!! Just goes to show.......are they really worth more without the signatures!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FAIRPORT-CONVENTION-UK-Concert-Tour-2006-HANDBILL-FLYER_W0QQitemZ7592146743QQcategoryZ90838QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[martin driver]

  photo taken by Angela at Canterbury

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[Bryan]

Hi All,
I don't post much but read a lot, but just thought I'd say how much
me and my brother enjoyed the Croydon concert tonight.
We were lucky of course to get both PJ and the Rainbow Chasers
which was a real bonus.
Not too much to add to what's been said before, Tam Lin was certainly
a highlight with a great guitar sound from Simon it sounded very
fresh again. Some powerful drumming from Jerry on Summer in December.
Just a couple of things that stood out for me from a great evening,
Good to hear such a wide mix of material from so many different eras,
everyone seemed to have a great evening on stage and in the audience.

I'd not seen the Rainbow Chasers before but I've never been disappointed
in anything that Ashley has worked on and they were no exception.
I was tempted by their performance to make a purchase in the interval
and mentioned to Ashley who was sitting by the stand how much I'd
enjoyed the Radio 2 awards reunion and he began to tell me about
tonights Newsnight, he was surprised I knew all about it. I had to explain
if you lurk around in the background on this board you can't help but be
well informed, so I'd set my recorder to record yet another edition of
Newsnight ( third time lucky ) before heading off to the gig so I'm off
to watch it back now.

Bryan

[Lost John]

Very quickly, because it's so late in the tour that I'm sure that it's all been said before:

Croydon last night was a really good show:

PJ was ace (love the new last verse to "LJE") but short by necessity.

Hadn't heard the Rainbow Chasers before - after one number I said to a friend "that bugger Hutchings has done it again!" Where does he find these talented youngsters, who so obviously share his vision,  all the time?

The Chaps were on cracking form, as they seem to have been (from comments here) all tour. It was great to be able to welcome back, after short absences, Peggy and Matty (emerging from the Swirling Pit  ),  and after a somewhat longer absence IMHO the "rock" part of the "folk-rock" equation. They really did rock last night.

Roll on August please

[martin driver]

Here are another couple of pics from Canterbury Angela wishes to share with you all.

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