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« Reply #120 on: February 18, 2008, 02:06:12 PM » |
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Good point Tasha, which has got my brain cell warming up. Is there any correlation between the winter tour set list and the backbone of the Cropredy set?
In the past there has often been but Cropredy gives them the extra time to stretch out and do additional material. My hope is that this year that may encompass a bit more of Babbacombe Lee. I'm anticipating that there may not be too many guest of an ex Fairport stripe this year so it will be interesting to see how they choose to fill their set. I think they will want to celebrate the current line up this year but hope there will be a variety of songs played and not too much reliance on the last 3 or 4 albums. |
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« Reply #121 on: February 18, 2008, 02:08:16 PM » |
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I would love a recording of Chris singing Reynardine - it sent shivers down my spine.
One of the best things I've heard for ages
Well, the audience mikes are definitely out, and they are always recording shows for their own use - so there's a good chance of 'Son of Off the Desk' appearing in the future, I reckon. |
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« Reply #122 on: February 18, 2008, 02:26:52 PM » |
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Going to see them at Southport tonight.
Will be able to see if the hyperbole is justified.
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HA! That's so funny I forgot to laugh... excluding that first Ha.
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« Reply #123 on: February 18, 2008, 02:34:59 PM » |
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You might get Beth Gibbins singing WKWTTG tonight....so set 1 would be likely.
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« Reply #124 on: February 18, 2008, 02:39:13 PM » |
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there's a good chance of 'Son of Off the Desk' appearing in the future, I reckon.
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« Reply #125 on: February 18, 2008, 05:40:46 PM » |
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I hate to disappoint the S. Walian contingent, but Bristol (St George's, Brandon Hill) sold out 2 weeks ago... it might be worth trying to get your names on the returns list, though it'd be a long way to travel at short notice - but judging by the reviews, well worth it...
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« Reply #126 on: February 18, 2008, 11:47:20 PM » |
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You might get Beth Gibbins singing WKWTTG tonight....so set 1 would be likely. We didn't we got Chris and Kelly While instead. And Simon misremembered the words to Matty Groves. |
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HA! That's so funny I forgot to laugh... excluding that first Ha.
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« Reply #127 on: February 19, 2008, 12:04:21 AM » |
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Please tell us more about Chris and Kellie, Waterloo Wonderer  |
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« Reply #128 on: February 19, 2008, 08:30:45 AM » |
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That must have been loverly.. would have loved to hear these two again.
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« Reply #129 on: February 19, 2008, 08:57:45 AM » |
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You might get Beth Gibbins singing WKWTTG tonight....so set 1 would be likely. We didn't we got Chris and Kelly While instead. And Simon misremembered the words to Matty Groves.Shock! Horror! Now there's a thing never been know to mortal man!   |
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« Reply #130 on: February 19, 2008, 10:28:04 AM » |
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What a wonderful time we had in Southport last night. We did have Chris and Kellie While for wkwttg and also motl...absolutely amazing!!! What a bonus that was !!! A great show, loved the hanging song..shake the holy water.....summon up the guard, that Swarb could write a good tune!! Or maybe.....it was Simon or Peggy?? Excellent evening, nice to see Mike C, Tiny Tins mum and manager Bernie, Crops pals Grahame and Stuart and Roger H. A great 'family' outing indeed !!! Looked for 'Waterloo Wonderer' but he mustn't have had that suit on !!
Set list as printed earlier....what a show.....and what a memorable night. The guys dedicated a song to my dad whom I lost last week.....a good age but still my lovely dad. That is it with Fairport,we're not just fans but family, nothing is too much trouble for them is it ?? I just love 'em to bits me.
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« Reply #131 on: February 19, 2008, 01:49:52 PM » |
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Katy's Mum as Bernie said the Whiles (now there's a couple of people who must surely be destined to be guests on TalkaWhile) did add something else to the concert. No re-enactment of Liege and Lief though but MOTL was a little different too.
Bernie - Peggy was wearing my suit!
I didn't hang around as I had to be on the road by 645 this morning.
Signed DVD to watch this afternoon.
The sound especially early in Fairport's set was a little disappointing.
Big Dave - sotto voce - Not only that but he forgot to turn his guitar on before the first number!
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HA! That's so funny I forgot to laugh... excluding that first Ha.
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« Reply #132 on: February 19, 2008, 05:24:16 PM » |
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I was at Southport last night and, this being my tenth or so wintour felt really disappointed with the support AJC. Weak voice, several similar sounding tunes and no real personality. It seemed to start the Fairport set with everyone feeling a little deflated rather than ready for a good FC gig - anyone else feel the same?
Nothing really to add to everyone else's FC reviews other than great to see KW and CW singing WKWTTG.
Maybe one day we'll get Spanish Main back in the set but most enjoyable throughout.
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« Reply #133 on: February 19, 2008, 07:14:02 PM » |
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I felt the opposite re AJC.. thought he was an excellent choice.. maybe he was having an 'off night'?
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« Reply #134 on: February 19, 2008, 07:17:23 PM » |
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I felt the opposite re AJC.. thought he was an excellent choice.. maybe he was having an 'off night'?
I liked AJC too.......insightful lyrics and a dry wit.........preferred him to last years support anyway  |
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« Reply #135 on: February 19, 2008, 07:37:56 PM » |
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Maybe I am being unfair then having seen the mighty Bob Fox too many times!!
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« Reply #136 on: February 19, 2008, 09:21:45 PM » |
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I would love a recording of Chris singing Reynardine - it sent shivers down my spine.
One of the best things I've heard for ages
Well, the audience mikes are definitely out, and they are always recording shows for their own use - so there's a good chance of 'Son of Off the Desk' appearing in the future, I reckon. I personally had hoped that the 1stborn would be "Acoustic Daughter of Off The Desk" And then I´d start waiting for the Son! |
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« Reply #137 on: February 20, 2008, 07:51:22 PM » |
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IMHO Hurricane both AJC and Bob Fox are very good. I happen to like both of them.
Bob has played at my club twice and AJC will do his second gig at the club next year. I have seen them more times than that though.
However I think its a question of whatever floats your boat.
So I think your comments about AJC are maybe a bit unfair, but if you don't like the guy, you don't. There are lots who do.
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« Reply #138 on: February 21, 2008, 01:18:48 PM » |
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Well I do enjoy both, but while Bob Fox was big enough and familiar enough to hold a field, I'm not sure AJC will be. - But I'm looking forward to being proved wrong!
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« Reply #139 on: February 21, 2008, 01:23:33 PM » |
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Well I do enjoy both, but while Bob Fox was big enough and familiar enough to hold a field, I'm not sure AJC will be. - But I'm looking forward to being proved wrong!
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