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« Reply #260 on: February 21, 2010, 12:42:03 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 !
Chris L's new song called Wouldn't Say No |
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« Reply #261 on: February 21, 2010, 12:51:47 PM » |
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Thanks Dan.
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« Reply #262 on: February 22, 2010, 11:12:24 AM » |
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Superb gig at St Albans last night, no changes to the set, which having heard it now for the second time I'm thinking is really well-balanced. I particularly like the reconstituted instrumental Hen's March + + - lovely. They seemed much more together last night compared to Hunstanton a week ago, and the sound was absolutely spot-on (and a definite improvement on the St Albans gig last year, where it was definitely "off"). Flossie and Keith on top form too, seemed much more relaxed than last week, and their banter has expanded in consequence. Their songs are growing on me, having heard the set twice, now. May well have to purchase the CD after a third exposure (Brum in a couple of weeks).
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« Reply #263 on: February 22, 2010, 12:12:29 PM » |
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Superb gig at St Albans last night, no changes to the set, which having heard it now for the second time I'm thinking is really well-balanced. I particularly like the reconstituted instrumental Hen's March + + - lovely. They seemed much more together last night compared to Hunstanton a week ago, and the sound was absolutely spot-on (and a definite improvement on the St Albans gig last year, where it was definitely "off"). Flossie and Keith on top form too, seemed much more relaxed than last week, and their banter has expanded in consequence. Their songs are growing on me, having heard the set twice, now. May well have to purchase the CD after a third exposure (Brum in a couple of weeks).
DC
I agree, a good outing. The sound at the Arena does seem to vary markedly, last night you could hear all the vocals but, on occasions, they sound as if they are emerging from behind a wet curtain. I liked Flossie's singing more than the songs but perhaps that was a first hearing and they will grow on me. Surprised at the number of empty seats. |
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« Reply #264 on: February 22, 2010, 02:32:31 PM » |
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I took the liberty of asking a couple of the chaps if they could consider returning to Croydon next year ! Apparently it's "too big."
Not quite sure what the implications are but if you are reading this how about Epsom ?
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« Reply #265 on: February 22, 2010, 02:45:02 PM » |
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Too small - but a suitable acopustic gig, I reckon.
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« Reply #266 on: February 22, 2010, 02:50:40 PM » |
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What would be the problem with Fairfield Halls Chris ? Is it that if they don't sell out there it will cost them money ? I didn't quite pick up on what they were telling me the other night.
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« Reply #267 on: February 22, 2010, 03:04:37 PM » |
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Too big for the hire fee - in other words the net 'take' from the night isn't sufficient to meret budget.
Lack of byums basically - no wonder when their booking fee is an additional 10% of the ticket - it really is disgraceful.
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« Reply #268 on: February 22, 2010, 03:10:04 PM » |
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Thanks.Farnham and Islington again next year then hopefully ! Got the 100 Club to look forward to and i may even make it to Sevenoaks as my Sister lives quite near to there.
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« Reply #269 on: February 22, 2010, 03:37:41 PM » |
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On a visit to Newcastle this weekend we did the tourist run round the Quayside area including a look round the Sage.
Fantastic venue with FC appearing there on Wednesday.
Do they play the main hall which looked huge to me or are they in the second stage?
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« Reply #270 on: February 22, 2010, 03:44:34 PM » |
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Should tell you on their website, but I think it's the main hall.
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« Reply #271 on: February 22, 2010, 05:12:16 PM » |
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Superb gig at St Albans last night, no changes to the set, which having heard it now for the second time I'm thinking is really well-balanced. I particularly like the reconstituted instrumental Hen's March + + - lovely. They seemed much more together last night compared to Hunstanton a week ago, and the sound was absolutely spot-on (and a definite improvement on the St Albans gig last year, where it was definitely "off"). Flossie and Keith on top form too, seemed much more relaxed than last week, and their banter has expanded in consequence. Their songs are growing on me, having heard the set twice, now. May well have to purchase the CD after a third exposure (Brum in a couple of weeks).
DC
I agree, a good outing. The sound at the Arena does seem to vary markedly, last night you could hear all the vocals but, on occasions, they sound as if they are emerging from behind a wet curtain. I liked Flossie's singing more than the songs but perhaps that was a first hearing and they will grow on me. Surprised at the number of empty seats. As I mentioned, last year at the Arena was particularly poor (inaudible vocals, as you've also noted, and drums too loud) and I raised it as an issue with Simon after that. We usually manage to get pretty much the same seats (middle of the third row), so it isn't a case of sitting in a dead spot. So it was great to be able to report to Simon that it was very good last night (apart from the drums being a bit too loud right at the start, but that was sorted within half a song). Simon commented that "John Gale is very good", but also that the Arena is actually quite good acoustically from the band's point of view. DC |
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« Reply #272 on: February 22, 2010, 11:16:31 PM » |
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We’ve had to wait many years, until Jack reached the age of 14, to be able to see Fairport at the Union Chapel, but it was well worth it. The atmosphere there was brilliant, though not so positive about the acoustics, but that could have been our own faults for choosing to sit right down at the front, I’m sure further back would have been better. Flossie and Keith were lovely and we are very much looking forward to seeing them again. Dream Song /PDC and the Hanging Song were fantastic, loved Danny Jacks Chase and Fame and Glory…just made me come up in goose bumps with tingly bits….  [attachment deleted by admin] |
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« Reply #273 on: February 22, 2010, 11:17:43 PM » |
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« Reply #274 on: February 22, 2010, 11:18:56 PM » |
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« Reply #275 on: February 22, 2010, 11:20:51 PM » |
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Peggy's aerobics...
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« Reply #276 on: February 23, 2010, 08:50:55 AM » |
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Great photos...reminder of what a good night it was !
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« Reply #277 on: February 23, 2010, 10:00:12 AM » |
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« Reply #278 on: February 23, 2010, 12:13:06 PM » |
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Peggy's aerobics...
Glad you got one of Peggy on one leg (as it were) - he was certainly on fine form and seemed more than willing to pose for anyone with any sort of camera. The acoustics were good in row 7 |
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« Reply #279 on: February 23, 2010, 04:55:49 PM » |
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Last year we found the acoustics at St Albans better than the Union Chapel but it probably depends on where you're sitting. Having said that, the atmosphere at the Union Chapel was superb and unrivalled as a venue!  Colchester tonight - yippee!!!  We had a phone call to say that it will be starting half an hour earlier than billed ... so if you are going, don't be late! |
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