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« Reply #80 on: February 11, 2007, 10:17:47 PM » |
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Looks as though Chris is keeping an ongoing diary on the Fairport website news pages....I've a pic of the afro that Peggy sported, just getting it off tyhe camera right now!
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« Reply #81 on: February 11, 2007, 11:39:17 PM » |
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Just back from Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury.
A great evening - as always.
Sound a bit muddy at times where we were sitting - almost like they forgot to bring the tweeters ??
A nasty pop/buzz appeared at the start of CMM, but was rapidly fixed. Well done that sound man.
(PS: Tip for Gerry - stay behind the drum kit at announcement time !)
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« Reply #82 on: February 12, 2007, 12:12:48 AM » |
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« Reply #83 on: February 12, 2007, 01:05:40 AM » |
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Just back from the Marlowe......
Oh WOW, oh wow,oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow, oh wow.....
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« Reply #84 on: February 12, 2007, 01:18:50 PM » |
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Great night at the Marlowe last night, There was a good size audience and the lads were on top form. SN treated us all to a fab new electric intro to Matty, clearly this version was unrehearsed, the other band members just watched in awe. I for one hope SN keeps this intro in the set, it worked brilliantly.
Met and had a chat with Barry at the gig, also had a pint with Angela,who was there with her sons Dennis and Jack.
Before the gig Dennis received a fiddle masterclass from Ric, then joined by Chris the trio played a couple of tunes together.
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« Reply #85 on: February 12, 2007, 01:28:54 PM » |
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Another pic from the Marlowe, oh and why not a pic of the beautiful Marlowe theatre itself.
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« Reply #86 on: February 12, 2007, 01:39:33 PM » |
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I hadn't realized that last nights Matty was a different one to that played on this tour, It was awesome...the best matty i have ever heard, and now the boys are trying to persuade me to take them to another gig!
Great photos Martin, showed Dennis but all he can manage is repeated WOWs!!
When jack saw the big head outside the Marlowe last night, he asked when they were going to finish it..
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« Reply #87 on: February 12, 2007, 01:56:27 PM » |
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Great photo's of the Marlowe gig and masterclass...I am liking the sound of this Matty quite considerably...  However, as a longtime (12 years or so) resident of Canterbury and surrounds may I be bold enough to challenge the description of the Marlowe as 'beautiful'. From anything other than that particular view of the front steps and facade, it is a large Orange Box and stupendously ugly.... I've probably seen Fairport there more than anywhere else with the exception of Cropredy and I've never liked it. [It's also the scene of the officially worst gig by anyone ever...Gil Scott Heron (and before anybody says anything I'm a big big fan) in around about 91ish. Started full and finished 2 hours later sans 2 of his band and about 3/4 of the audience. Crack abuse ain't a pretty sight...] Anyway to get back on track...rumours of a recording do reach Cumbria..... |
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« Reply #88 on: February 12, 2007, 03:01:55 PM » |
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hopefully this will show a photo of Fairport and Dennis!
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« Reply #89 on: February 12, 2007, 03:04:01 PM » |
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Oooh!! it did!! first time I've managed to do that successfully!!
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« Reply #90 on: February 12, 2007, 03:11:56 PM » |
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I thought this was a nice one of Ric
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« Reply #91 on: February 12, 2007, 05:02:16 PM » |
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The lads have just appeared at the BBC club in central London for an invited audience of media reps.....Played six numbers....WKWTTG, Keeo on Turning the wheel, Galileo's Apology, Your heart & mine, Hawkwood's Army & Best Wishes. Went down extremely well. I'm sure Jude will have something to add when she gets home....Also there were Ashley, Steve Ashley, PJ Wright, assorted family members, Jacqui McShee, Tom Robinson, and many journalists.
Shortly to depart for the FOPP appearance! Sorry for the small size of the Ashley pic, working on a laptop that isn't mine, courtesy of the BBC WiFi network.
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« Reply #92 on: February 12, 2007, 07:47:31 PM » |
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It was great fun and not much to add except that Steve Ashley was very touched that 'Best Wishes' sounded so fab! It's been something like 10 years since I last went to London. I'm shattered  And I've forgotten how to cross the road there.... |
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« Reply #93 on: February 12, 2007, 09:37:38 PM » |
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But you got home safely, Jude...
Off to the Corp Arms with you for a well deserved "back to the provinces" with a dash of lemonade & a little umbrella...
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« Reply #94 on: February 13, 2007, 03:07:37 PM » |
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They did have a busy day yesterday didnt they!
That explains the very media-friendly handout at FOPP's then...
Speaking of being shattered Jude, I used to commute daily to Paddington, just up the road from Tottenham Court Road but have gradually moved my job out of the centre of London. Going there twice yesterday really tired me out! I'd forgotten (or never knew because I was so young and healthy then) how much brain work is required to ride in that part of the world if you want to get anywhere apart from under a taxi. I just got home and crashed out, and that's not like me after seeing the Chaps! Glad you got home safe.
Can't wait to see them at St Albans. Chris didn't have his new whistles last night (at least, not that I noticed), and I'm looking forward to hearing them. I might just take along my Overton to St Albans so he can appreciate just what an improvement the Kerry (Chieftain) whistles are over the original... Oh well, the new CD will keep me going until then - and I'll know all the words at the gig!
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« Reply #95 on: February 13, 2007, 03:17:12 PM » |
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Chris's whistles do have a lovely tone and it was great to hear them at a Fairport gig. I was really looking forward to hearing them on the new cd, but they don't appear, which I think is a shame as they added something extra to Polly on the Shore.
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« Reply #96 on: February 13, 2007, 03:55:05 PM » |
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« Reply #97 on: February 13, 2007, 10:02:08 PM » |
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« Reply #98 on: February 13, 2007, 10:28:55 PM » |
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Beat me to it.
A Pedant !
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« Reply #99 on: February 13, 2007, 11:11:48 PM » |
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Sorry, I'm with James Galway on this... "I don't play a flaut, I have never flauted... I'm a flutist" From the top, as they say.
(Yes pedants, I know you're technically right, I just can't bear the word!)
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