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« on: January 31, 2007, 09:45:24 PM » |
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OK - eyes down - here we go for the 40th celebration of all things Fairport!
First gig tomorrow night - if I can find an internet cafe on Friday morning, I'll post various things here - if I can't, you'll have to wait for my thoughts until after Southampton!
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2007, 10:03:12 AM » |
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Go to it chaps!
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Live life, live love, Live for FAIRPORT!!!!!!
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2007, 10:45:21 AM » |
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Received a flyer today from the Spa Centre in Leamington...
"We just love to go out and play music for people......" Ric Sanderson, violinist
Bloody hell that's worse than Saunders... why can't they get the names right!!!
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Andy
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2007, 12:23:50 PM » |
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Ring and tell them so that they can fix their website etc
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2007, 12:57:17 PM » |
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Surely that's up to the band and their management not me..
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2007, 01:08:21 PM » |
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Surely its up to anyone who sees it Amy? Turn the tables for a minute and imagine there was a mistake on one of the Farnsfield flyers/posters. Yes I know we're in the land of fantasy here but bear with me  Would you want to leave it to the band to tell you of the mistake or would you want to know about it from any source so it was fixed asap? |
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2007, 01:47:13 PM » |
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You've shamed me into phoning.. just done it.. they will change it on their website... Phew... I must be feeling a bit better...  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2007, 01:49:44 PM » |
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A friend tried on Tuesday to book 2 seats for the Tewkesbury show (tonight) - according to the booking website, all tix had been sold...
I look forward to reading reviews & comments here (and maybe a few pix, Chris?)
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« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2007, 04:54:11 PM » |
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Shrewsbury has been sold out for a week or so now. Doesn't always happen round these parts so thats good! |
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« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2007, 07:46:00 AM » |
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I like the 'without spoiling the surprise' bit and then including a picture of Steve Ashley with Chris after the gig  ....at least that's what I suppose they mean. Do they? |
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2007, 08:06:56 AM » |
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Would agree with Andy F's review on Fairport's site. Tiny Tin Lady were indeed nervous - they barely said a word to the audience between songs. But they still made a much greater impression on me than they did at Cropredy - possibly due to the more intimate venue.
As to Fairport - undeniably a first night of the tour. (In Simon's own words - "Come and see us at Cropredy - we're much better than this!".) But in spite of "glitches and raggedness" the band often pulled together and appeared both poised and relaxed (is that possible?!). The set list was an excellent mix of songs and tunes, spanning the full forty years of their collective history - and for those that are worried, not unduly dominated by material from the new album (in my opinion anyway!). Said new material was still clearly evident though. I have to confess I didn't catch a word of Galileo's Apology - not sure if that was me or them! The Bowman's Return is fun, but not as immediately listenable as the Retreat of ten years earlier. Hawkswood's Army and Edge of the World are both good and rocky, but still with enough folkiness to keep me happy.
Anyway, I enjoyed it and it looked like the chaps did too. And to set a few people's minds at rest, the CD artwork does not appear anywhere other than on the CD itself. So you're safe to buy a t-shirt (Forty Glorious Years logo).
Enjoy them when they get to you. Cheers.
James
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« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2007, 08:43:01 AM » |
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Thanks for the review James. Looking forward to the Brum gig now.
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« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2007, 10:48:14 AM » |
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I like the 'without spoiling the surprise' bit and then including a picture of Steve Ashley with Chris after the gig ....at least that's what I suppose they mean. Do they? Nearly, Davidmjs, very nearly. There is a hint there, but you picked the wrong photo....! Steve was in the audience, not on stage. Had a good natter after show with him. He's well. Can't really add to James' review here & Andy's website write-up - and photos will have to wait until I get home - I'm currently on the hotel owner's laptop......good man! Set list..... Widow of Westmoreland Sir Pat Keep on Turning the Wheel Crazy Man Michael Gallileo Wait for the Tide to Come In Polly on the Shore Bowman's Return -------------------- Tam Lin Your Heart & Mine Untouchable South Dakota The Deserter (totally new arrangement!) Edge of the World WKWTTG Hawkwood's Army Matty / Rutland Reel --------------- Best Wishes MOTL |
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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2007, 04:04:23 PM » |
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I like the 'without spoiling the surprise' bit and then including a picture of Steve Ashley with Chris after the gig ....at least that's what I suppose they mean. Do they? Nearly, Davidmjs, very nearly. There is a hint there, but you picked the wrong photo....! It's not the chap with the teddy bear is it? |
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« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2007, 04:18:43 PM » |
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No - he's a punter - that's John Bush. With two friends of both of us.
Try again....wrong photo!
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« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2007, 04:24:43 PM » |
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No - he's a punter - that's John Bush. With two friends of both of us.
Try again....wrong photo!
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« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2007, 05:01:16 PM » |
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No - he's a punter - that's John Bush. With two friends of both of us.
Try again....wrong photo!
Ric? Gerry I reckon. |
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« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2007, 05:37:10 PM » |
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Would it spoil it to say which of you is correct? !!
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« Reply #19 on: February 03, 2007, 05:51:48 PM » |
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Would it spoil it to say which of you is correct? !!
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