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« Reply #240 on: February 18, 2010, 01:09:47 PM » |
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Thoroughly enjoyed The Chaps last night at Pontardawe. Didn't catch them on the Wintour last time, so it was good to catch up with them at a smaller venue, as opposed to the field in Oxfordshire.  Flossie and Keith proved to be a most enjoyable support act, and they were enthusiastically received by the audience. I thought FC were on fine form! (Not sure if Andy was at the same gig?  ) I liked Ukulele Central, but then it didn't particularly register with me at Cropredy. Particular favourites of mine, "John Gaudie", "Bowman's Retreat" and "Dirty Linen" were a welcome part of the set list, and as Andy said, the Babbacombe Lee tracks were wonderful. I also enjoyed hearing Fame and Glory for the first time. I spent some time (and cash) at the merch table, naturally.  Fairport really lifted my mood in the midst of a dark February. Thanks Chaps. See you in August!   |
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« Reply #241 on: February 19, 2010, 09:27:16 AM » |
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Chesterfield last night... what a show... and very long too... The chaps certainly give their time no matter how tired they might be. They didn't have time for soundcheck as the weather on the drive up from Swansea delayed them till 6.30 (the show started at 7.30) but it made no difference to my ears! Well done John G! I can't really add anything to the above posts, just to say that I always go home with a smile on my face, loving every minute of the gig! This was my 21st consecutive Wintour in the lovely Winding Wheel theatre, always a night worth travelling theough the snow for. Thanks chaps!! Oh yes... I loved Si Tu Dois Partir with Flossie and the way she sang in MOTL too. Love the programme/calendar too!! |
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« Reply #242 on: February 19, 2010, 10:23:31 AM » |
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The Babbacombe Lee tracks were wonderful, "Hiring Fair" was dropped from the t-shirt track list.
We arrived late (don't ask) and so only caught 3 or 4 of Flossie and Keith's numbers, which seemed lively and tuneful. They didn't join Fairport for meat'n'two veg,
I've just realised that I haven't looked at the T Shirt properly but they didn't play Hiring Fair in Worthing either. And Flossie & Keith also didn't join in with Meet there. Perhaps what you got was actually a holographic projection of the Worthing show! |
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« Reply #243 on: February 19, 2010, 10:24:56 AM » |
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Echo of Jennys comments from last night. Excellent gig.
Flossie and Keith were terrific, we've got her booked at Coal Aston in April and didn't lose the chance of a mass flyer handout at the end of the evening. If they all turn up we're sunk!
Loved the new tunes from Ric, he and Chris stunning as ever - Peggy, Simon and Gerry were all clearly enjoying themselves.
Peggy's bass playing has to be as good as it gets.
I particularly enjoyed the choreography across the front line, nice moves men - even some head banging Staus Quo posing from Simon and Peggy.
Nice to meet Fred T Baker at the end of the evening.
As we left, Peggy was enjoying a ciggy in the doorway and seemed impressed watching the local girls go by. It might have been snowing but there weren't many coats about !
If you've never experienced the sights of "Chessy" on a Thursday night you've never lived !
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« Reply #244 on: February 19, 2010, 01:29:21 PM » |
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The Babbacombe Lee tracks were wonderful, "Hiring Fair" was dropped from the t-shirt track list.
We arrived late (don't ask) and so only caught 3 or 4 of Flossie and Keith's numbers, which seemed lively and tuneful. They didn't join Fairport for meat'n'two veg,
I've just realised that I haven't looked at the T Shirt properly but they didn't play Hiring Fair in Worthing either. And Flossie & Keith also didn't join in with Meet there. Perhaps what you got was actually a holographic projection of the Worthing show! No Hiring Fair at Cambridge either, and My Love is in America wasn't played either (unfortunately), but Flossie and Keith did join in on MoTL. |
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« Reply #245 on: February 19, 2010, 03:02:07 PM » |
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Come to think of it, "My Love Is In America" was also missing from Wednesday.Didn't see it on the t-shirt, didn't know we'd missed it.
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« Reply #246 on: February 19, 2010, 03:11:44 PM » |
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Prehaps those two will be included on the latter half of the tour.
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« Reply #247 on: February 19, 2010, 03:36:34 PM » |
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I have heard that both songs will be featured on the spring acoustic tour.
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« Reply #248 on: February 19, 2010, 05:06:55 PM » |
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There are so many songs in the Fairport canon that missing one or two is no hardship, as they'll turn up again another tour.
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« Reply #249 on: February 19, 2010, 07:47:56 PM » |
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It's possible they have two set lists an A and a B .[or maybe more?]I should imagine doing the same set night after night for so many weeks could get a tad boring otherwise!
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« Reply #250 on: February 19, 2010, 08:14:29 PM » |
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Echo of Jennys comments from last night. Excellent gig.
As we left, Peggy was enjoying a ciggy in the doorway and seemed impressed watching the local girls go by. It might have been snowing but there weren't many coats about !
If you've never experienced the sights of "Chessy" on a Thursday night you've never lived !
Oh yes... the delights of Chesterfield at night... last time I was there it was to see Seth Lakeman on Halloween... when we came out we were surrounded by ghosts and blood spattered young men and all sorts of yukky stuff... last night it was bare arms, bare legs, bare bums (ALMOST!) IN THE SNOW... DAFT!! God do I sound old  Back to the set list... those two songs weren't played last night.. I hope they will be on the acoustic tour  A year or two ago the band played around with two set lists... a great idea.. if you manage to catch them twice and don't have a repeat of either one.. if you see what I mean |
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« Reply #252 on: February 20, 2010, 01:15:14 PM » |
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It seems to me that the lad in Ralph's is more innocent and in Fairport's he is more 'knowing'. There are some songs I never tire of hearing and this is one of them. Besides, it's slightly different every time you hear it, according to the singer's mood. I'm not fond of Rocky Road though ... but I bet it's someone's favourite! |
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« Reply #253 on: February 20, 2010, 01:33:31 PM » |
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I've never been a fan of Fairport's 'Hiring Fair'...I still shudder at the thought of that keyboard sound, I'm afraid. It works well as a Ralph song though, at least it did the two times I've heard it...
Disappointed to have missed this Winter Tour, but looking forward to hopefully making it to one of the 'acoustic' dates.
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« Reply #254 on: February 20, 2010, 01:47:40 PM » |
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I've never been a fan of Fairport's 'Hiring Fair'...I still shudder at the thought of that keyboard sound, I'm afraid. It works well as a Ralph song though, at least it did the two times I've heard it...
Disappointed to have missed this Winter Tour, but looking forward to hopefully making it to one of the 'acoustic' dates.
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« Reply #256 on: February 20, 2010, 03:13:55 PM » |
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I've never been a fan of Fairport's 'Hiring Fair'...I still shudder at the thought of that keyboard sound, I'm afraid. It works well as a Ralph song though, at least it did the two times I've heard it...
Disappointed to have missed this Winter Tour, but looking forward to hopefully making it to one of the 'acoustic' dates.
My favourite version is the one from Old New Borrowed Blue which gets around the whole keyboard issue with some subtle acoustic guitar harmonics and is really rather lovely. I've never been a fan of the song and was beginning to think it was me against the world, its an excuse to water the horses |
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« Reply #257 on: February 20, 2010, 04:07:53 PM » |
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I LOVE The Hiring Fair... soooo sexy... seductive... gentle |
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« Reply #258 on: February 21, 2010, 12:19:36 AM » |
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Union Chapel Islington tonight - another great gig ; they seem to be getting tighter as the tour goes on. The new material has become more polished and the Babbacombe Lee selections were a real highlight. Keith and Flossie were brilliant enough for me to buy one of their CDs this time. The Union Chapel has excellent acoustics and atmosphere which seemed to rub off on the band tonight.
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« Reply #259 on: February 21, 2010, 12:40:56 PM » |
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Lovely venue last night , first time i've been there.Same setlist as Farnham (i think) but no problem whatsoever with that.
Can someone post the setlist please ? I can't remember a couple.Also what's the name of the first new song that was played ? Introduced as a cross between Columbo and Clint Eastwood !
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