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« Reply #40 on: February 07, 2007, 09:59:35 AM » |
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According to the US agent's website, it's the trio (plus Rob B)
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« Reply #42 on: February 09, 2007, 07:47:34 AM » |
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« Reply #43 on: February 09, 2007, 11:27:41 AM » |
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Seems to me that several dates into the tour there have been precious few reviews or comments about the gigs themselves. I wonder why this is, have talkawhilers not been to the early gigs, or is it simply that there isn't much to say?
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« Reply #44 on: February 09, 2007, 11:52:09 AM » |
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Good point jackdaw.
Come on folks, how are the numbers off the new CD sounding live?
Are TTL as good as those of us who saw them at Cropredy remember them?
Did anyone buy Ric a new joke book for Christmas (he says hopefully).
Lets hear from you then please.
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« Reply #45 on: February 09, 2007, 12:09:35 PM » |
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I'm seeing them next week in Lincoln.. I will let you know...
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« Reply #46 on: February 09, 2007, 12:34:25 PM » |
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I went to the Tunbridge Wells at the Assembly Hall gig last night so here are a few thoughts. I always find that venue so hot ,
Tiny Tin Ladies were pretty amazing for such youngsters - quite cheeky too – I have seen them before at Cropredy and was always impressed by the ferocity of such little ladies strumming so hard. A highlight for me was when the youngest -Tiny Tin Lady Beth (I think) announced they were going to do a number that she had written for her GCSE music course work! What a great opportunity for a bunch of talented young musicians .
The chaps were in good form – looking pretty relaxed – Ric as always wearing the tour t shirt (brown) however Peggy had amp problems which generated a sort of interesting drone (strangely in tune with the song) all through the opening numbers Widow of Westmorland and Sir Patrick .
Not being the biggest fan of some of Chris’s compositions (you can all shoot me now if you want) I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed his “Keep on Turning the Wheel” which was a upbeat song about VW camper vans. it also gave an opportunity for a bit of “who here owns a camper van” banter with the audience while Peggy’s amp probs were fixed.
Ric’s two compositions f the new CD were both beautiful “Your Heart and Mine” and the “The Bowman's Return” - a great fiddle duel with Chris punctuated by some percussive interjections from Gerry.
New song “Untouchable” gave the usual opportunity for Gerry to emerge from behind the drum kit and nervously do some introductory waffling – as always warmly received from the audience.
All in all a very enjoyable evening with a fabulous encore singing the harmonious Steve Ashley composition “Best Wishes” a big surprise there finished off with Meet on the Ledge joined by the Tiny Tin Ladies and the tiniest one singing a verse beautifully.
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« Reply #47 on: February 09, 2007, 01:32:32 PM » |
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The tour T comes in short & long sleeves. The short-sleeved has the dates on the backm the long-sleeved doesn't. I think the short is £14 & the long £20 (ouch!) they are both t-shirt material, the long is not a sweatshirt.
The long is a dasrker brown than the the short. No other new merch, except the FC album, obviously.
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« Reply #48 on: February 09, 2007, 01:33:54 PM » |
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The tour T comes in short & long sleeves. The short-sleeved has the dates on the backm the long-sleeved doesn't. I think the short is £14 & the long £20 (ouch!) they are both t-shirt material, the long is not a sweatshirt.
The long is a dasrker brown than the the short. No other new merch, except the FC album, obviously.
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« Reply #49 on: February 09, 2007, 01:39:23 PM » |
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The 40th Anniversary design, if I remember.....you can tell that I'm not sure whether I want one, can't you.....!
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« Reply #50 on: February 09, 2007, 02:03:33 PM » |
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It just says 40 glorious years on the front of the T's with a gig list on back. I didn't bother getting one but I stocked up on a 3rd 2006 Cropredy shirt for just a fiver!! WHOOOHOOO!! (sadly for anyone who is a bit skinny only available in XL - who said beer drinking is bad for your wealth?)
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« Reply #51 on: February 09, 2007, 04:55:02 PM » |
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The tour T comes in short & long sleeves. The short-sleeved has the dates on the backm the long-sleeved doesn't. I think the short is £14 & the long £20 (ouch!) they are both t-shirt material, the long is not a sweatshirt.
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« Reply #52 on: February 09, 2007, 05:09:24 PM » |
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Hi, I'm new here but certainly not new to Fairport or to Cropredy.
You were looking for tour reviews so I thought I'd chip in. I went to the Worthing gig on Tuesday, the night after the Folk Awards so Simon kindly brought the Who Knows... award to show us. I think there were a couple of sore heads on stage from the night before.
TTL were great and always impress live, though I am less convinced by their album which I have had for about a year. Similarly I am unsure about the new Fairport disc though it certainly has some highlights. Keep On Turning The Wheel doesn't seem to work on record or live but both Edge of the World & Hawkwood's Army fit right in to the repertoire with the former being considerably more powerful live than the studio version. The Glenn Tilbrook song, Untouchable was nice too.
The Worthing audience is always a bit reserved and the show took a while to warm up but the second half got the blood pumping. The new arrangement of Matty is a partial and effective return to the Maart years with Simon on electric guitar. I always like to see that as I sometimes think the rock aspect of Fairport's folk rock has gone missing in recent years but Simon played more electric on Tuesday than I have seen in a long time. I always enjoy any rendition of Polly On The Shore & Sir Patrick Spens, highlights both for me.
Inevitably a lot of favourites were sacrificed to the new material but that is understandable. There are perhaps stronger songs on the album than a couple of the ones chosen but it takes a while to find the audience's favourites. The additional voices of TTL allowed Simon to really flex his vocal chords on Meet On The Ledge.
A good gig then, especially for so early in the tour and after the previous night's celebrations. Anyone picking up the tour later on will I am sure enjoy it but we always do don't we? Even if it is not the set list we might have chosen.
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« Reply #53 on: February 09, 2007, 06:32:34 PM » |
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The new arrangement of Matty is a partial and effective return to the Maart years with Simon on electric guitar. I always like to see that as I sometimes think the rock aspect of Fairport's folk rock has gone missing in recent years but Simon played more electric on Tuesday than I have seen in a long time. I always enjoy any rendition of Polly On The Shore & Sir Patrick Spens, highlights both for me.
Thanks for the review...and welcome! The above certainly constitutes good news as far as I am concerned. I agree with you (and many others) about the need to get a little 'rock' back into that folk-rock equation. Simon's a much underrated (including by himself) electric guitarist...he should do more more of it...  |
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« Reply #54 on: February 09, 2007, 08:01:51 PM » |
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The tour T comes in short & long sleeves. The short-sleeved has the dates on the backm the long-sleeved doesn't. I think the short is £14 & the long £20 (ouch!) they are both t-shirt material, the long is not a sweatshirt.
The long is a dasrker brown than the the short. No other new merch, except the FC album, obviously.
So what do they have on the front then, Chris?! Here Gareth and Francis are seen modelling the tour Tshirts, the darker one worn by Francis is long sleeved @ £20 Gareth's short sleeved T is priced @ £15 [attachment deleted by admin] |
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« Reply #55 on: February 09, 2007, 08:12:25 PM » |
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I'm glad the electric guitar is out again - really looking forward to Sunday in Canterbury now !!
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« Reply #56 on: February 09, 2007, 10:36:16 PM » |
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Anyone else going to the Stables at Wavendon on Wednesday???
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« Reply #57 on: February 10, 2007, 12:26:42 AM » |
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« Reply #58 on: February 10, 2007, 10:29:53 AM » |
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« Reply #59 on: February 10, 2007, 11:29:06 AM » |
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