Acoustic Convention Tour 06

[johnnysaint (John)]

Wasn't she annoying!  Grrrrrr. 

Is she the woman from Southport who sends the FC lads birthday cards and presents? Sounds like a stalker to me
johnnysaint

[Neil Morrell]

Not sure about that.  However, at one point she told me to move, rather than ask me.  Then towards the end was "Ssssh"ing everybody - loudly.

So you were the bloke with the camera then?
 
 

[johnnysaint (John)]

No but that was quite amusing. When you moved downstairs, I was stood to your right in a green jacket....me and me bird.

I think the sshing came as a result of someone talking very loudly with their mobile phone. There were anumber of people complaining on the way out.
johnnysaint

[Chris]

So you were the bloke with the camera then?

And it wasn't me, either....

[Bernie]

johnnysaint
Serious allegation that to call anyone  a 'stalker'

[steve-n]

Stirring night at Worcester on Friday. Packed house, and the chaps on excellent form, I thought. The acoustic line-up offers a real opportunity to appreciate the sheer musicianship and subtlety of some of the songs and tunes. I was really taken by The Hiring Fair segueing into Summertime . . .and by the use of the Native American Flute on the Mary Anning song.

And thankfully we didn't win the raffle. Anyone who's been to Huntingdon Hall will know what I mean. I did buy Off the Desk - but haven't got round to listening yet.

Also at Worcester - agree it was a brilliant set - and, chatting to the chaps afterwards, they seemed to have enjoyed it as much we did! HH is a terrific venue, although it can get a little warm.
Its been said before, but I still think Ric missed a trick by not including the Summertime version of Hiring Fair on the CD, although,of course, there may have been technical reasons for going with the straight version.

Steve

[Hedgehog]

We've got two FRONT ROW tickets for Wimborne this coming Saturday..............

................and now we can't go 


B'WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!           

If anyone's interested I'll let 'em go on a two-for-one basis, ie £15.50 for the pair and I'll even send 'em SD for nowt extra.  They're being offered elsewhere so don't delay; contact me via my home addy: hedgehog@bint.biz .

By the way, it's all HIS fault by booking himself in for two hill climb meetings next weekend.  Blimmin', blimmin', flippetty-flip-flip!!

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Huh... go on your own Hedgehog..  don't miss it!!!

Just posted a review of sorts about last night's gig 

[Pastieboy (Trev)]

I dont know how they do it but --yet again the Farnsfield Massive pull off another coup. Fairport Acoustic Convention !!----Well what can we say but another fabulous nights entertainment was had by all attending last night.
Now as we know  F C are good.  I think I`ve sussed them out .----- They start off the evening with some superb songs then when you think it can`t get any better ---it does . Some of Ric & Chris`s fiddling just completely blows one  away to some higher level . They hold you there at this higher level for a bit then take you even higher. SUPERB JUST BLOODY SUPERB 
Now -----How do I get down to Earth again . -------Blimey I can see my house from up here 
Thanks Farnsfield xx

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Thanks PB... (are you after freebies???) 

It WAS a bit special wasn't it...

[Hedgehog]

Huh... go on your own Hedgehog..  don't miss it!!!

Oh, I wish!  Unfortunately, my back's still recovering from a major op, and I'll still need a chauffeur to help with the 4-hour round trip from where we'll be, and back again.  Curses.

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Sorry.. didn't realise.. good luck 

[The Happy Man (Rob)]

Thanks to Gibson for the balanced and insightful review of Faircousticonvention.

'Is it Fairport?' 

Now that's an interesting question.

Peel

Well, Im not sure if its Fairport or not but it sounds like they play a much more interesting set list than the winter tour. Having heard the usual suspects for the past ten years its time they gave us a bit of variety.

From Rob

[johnnysaint (John)]

johnnysaint
Serious allegation that to call anyone  a 'stalker'

Bernie, it was you!

If the cap fits, wear it

Cheers
johnnysaint

[Delfini (Diane)]

INow as we know  F C are good.  I think I`ve sussed them out .----- They start off the evening with some superb songs then when you think it can`t get any better ---it does . Some of Ric & Chris`s fiddling just completely blows one  away to some higher level . They hold you there at this higher level for a bit then take you even higher. SUPERB JUST BLOODY SUPERB 
.........................Thanks Farnsfield xx

Can't say fairer than that.

Gerry's percussion added 'light and shade' to the evening and Ric and Chris were on splendid form.  'I'm already there' was the best I've ever heard - it sent shivers down my spine - and Ric and Simon playing together was a real treat. In John Gaudie  I thought Simon was going to fall off his chair he was playing with such energy

Thanks Farnsfield, thanks FC.

[AdrianW]

I too was at Farnsfield Acoustic in Papplewick on Sunday night.

I'm useless at reviews, but:
I enjoyed it.
The band seemed to enjoy it.
The rest of the capacity audience seemed to enjoy it.

Old songs, recent songs and new to me songs and instrumentals.

Gerry brought an unusual set of instruments. Big bongos, and various
other instruments which made a fleeting appearance, such a rain stick(?)
(a big wooden thing which makes a tinkly liquid sound).

Chris's mandolin seemed more pronounced in the mix than usual.

All the band stayed seated, though Ric seemed to be having trouble
restraining himself at times. Chris dropped a near ultimate giveaway
about growing older - confessing to wearing vari-focal lenses.

[Suzanne]

The lads were on good form last night in Nettlebed.  Bentley Ben had a front-row seat to himself which he was very pleased about - especially when he met another little teddy bear and they sat together for the whole show.

The lads came on and announced that he show last night was to celebrate the newest member of the Fairport Convention fanbase: James Edward Bull (known as Woody to his family and friends) who was attending his first gig at the age of five days!   Woody stayed awake for the whole first half, thoroughly enjoyed himself and was even seen dancing and moving his head to "Canny Capers".  His next gig will be Cropredy according to the proud (and quite-rightly-so) parents.

[Bethan]

worcester was ace on friday.

Simon completley forgot the set list at one point which was funny... just shows how wonderful live performances are...

absolutley great. good show. worth everything.

they played slipjigs and reels! love - that - song!!!!

[steve-n]

worcester was ace on friday.

... just shows how wonderful live performances are...

Interesting point. There have been a few posts on this thread (and others relating to Cropredy) which seemed to imply that people couldn't be bothered to turn up to hear (and I paraphrase) "the same old thing".

I wouldn't dream of criticising this view as we're all different, but one of the joys of a live Fairport set for me is the chance to experience different interpretations of the core music, not only between the standard or acoustic line-up but also the development during a tour.

Worcester was sensational, but I'm already looking forward to Stratford!

Steve

[Chris]

Worcester was sensational, but I'm already looking forward to Stratford!

Are 'me too's allowed here? :-)
Find me & I'll buy you a beer....just you, mind!