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« Reply #300 on: February 26, 2010, 10:32:49 PM » |
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Was at Gateshead Sage on Wednesday, having missed last year's Newcastle New Tyne Theatre gig because of work.
I wasn't worried about the chaps at all; having been a fairly recent convert to seeing them live (1997 first time), I've got used to the fabulous entertainment on offer on a yearly basis. No, it was that I was taking my partner to see them for the first time. Before we met 4 years ago (and a lot of time since then), she's viewed my love for folk music with something akin to contempt, followed by confusion & finally acceptance.
So, I bought her a ticket (Row B in the stalls!!) for the gig. Guess what? She loved it!! Having only known "Si Tu Dois Partir," "Hanging Song," and "Matty Groves" from the set, she was listening with fresh ears. We now have a convert!!!
You never know, there may be a Geordie & a Canadian pair of neophytes at Cropredy this year. Fingers crossed.....
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« Reply #301 on: February 27, 2010, 07:17:14 AM » |
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Was at Gateshead Sage on Wednesday, having missed last year's Newcastle New Tyne Theatre gig because of work.
I wasn't worried about the chaps at all; having been a fairly recent convert to seeing them live (1997 first time), I've got used to the fabulous entertainment on offer on a yearly basis. No, it was that I was taking my partner to see them for the first time. Before we met 4 years ago (and a lot of time since then), she's viewed my love for folk music with something akin to contempt, followed by confusion & finally acceptance.
So, I bought her a ticket (Row B in the stalls!!) for the gig. Guess what? She loved it!! Having only known "Si Tu Dois Partir," "Hanging Song," and "Matty Groves" from the set, she was listening with fresh ears. We now have a convert!!!
You never know, there may be a Geordie & a Canadian pair of neophytes at Cropredy this year. Fingers crossed.....
Glad to hear it went well - I'm in a similar situation next Friday at Crosby Civic Hall. I'm taking my wife and two boys along. The boys are quite looking forward to it, but my wife is a reluctant attendee. She knows (and likes) MAtty Groves, but other than that, she doesn't rally 'get' Fairport. I'm hoping she too will be a convert this time next week. |
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« Reply #302 on: February 27, 2010, 02:06:09 PM » |
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Thety've added a second night (March 11) AT Whelan's in Ireland...
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« Reply #303 on: February 28, 2010, 08:17:14 PM » |
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Just heard from my sister that she is taking my Mum to the Crosby Civic Hall gig on Friday (we were both born within a few hundred yards of the venue) as part of her Mothering Sunday present. Pity I can't make it as well. Mum's all-time favourite FC numbers are "The Hen's March/The 4-Poster Bed" and "Cell Song" from JBL. So she'll be happy that the first is on the set list - pity the latter isn't. (Though if Simon reads this, perhaps he could persuade the chaps to play it for her? Please?  ) |
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« Reply #304 on: March 01, 2010, 02:21:37 AM » |
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Great night in Huddersfield on Saturday.A full house again and a great selection of 20 items from the history of the band.
Bookended by 'Si Tu Dois Partir' & 'Meet On The Ledge' with extra vocals from Flossie & Keith (an excellent opening duo),all the band produced some highlights.
We were accompanied by friends new to the Fairports and they were impressed with the near-3 hour show.
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« Reply #305 on: March 01, 2010, 06:52:29 AM » |
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Finally booked for Birmingham. Any further back and I'd be outside!
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« Reply #306 on: March 01, 2010, 11:42:51 AM » |
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Really enjoyed the perfomance of Rising For The Moon with Chris on lead vocals.
Have FC recorded this song since Sandy's original which, much as I like it, is rather different to the "NEW" version ?
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« Reply #307 on: March 01, 2010, 12:18:02 PM » |
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Great night in Huddersfield on Saturday.A full house again and a great selection of 20 items from the history of the band.
Bookended by 'Si Tu Dois Partir' & 'Meet On The Ledge' with extra vocals from Flossie & Keith (an excellent opening duo),all the band produced some highlights.
We were accompanied by friends new to the Fairports and they were impressed with the near-3 hour show.
Couldn't agree more, and the Lawrence Batley Theatre is such a smashing venue - I really must venture over the border more often. |
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« Reply #308 on: March 01, 2010, 07:01:01 PM » |
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Anyone have a current complete setlist?
Thanks
Mark
Here's a rough running order from Huddersfield: Si Tu Dois Partir The Happy Man Rocky Road Wouldn't Say No (Great Debut) Jewel In The Crown Rising For The Moon Fame & Glory The Hen's march et al Ukulele Central (Dig that washboard) The Festival Bell Walk Awhile Dirty Linen John Gaudie Bowman's Retreat Dream Song (best vocals from the band) Hanging Song Danny Jack's Chase (How does Ric make it semm so easy?) Who knows Where The Time Goes? (Simon's Highlight) Matty Groves Meet On The Ledge Perhaps mr Penguin would add any I've missed? |
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« Reply #309 on: March 02, 2010, 12:13:05 PM » |
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Perhaps mr Penguin would add any I've missed?
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« Reply #310 on: March 03, 2010, 11:49:52 AM » |
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A year ago after seeing FC live for the very first time at the Theatre Royal Dumfries I wrote a short review for the eurotraders website which my good friend DavidMJS posted on this forum. Well last night I saw the Fairport’s for the second time, again at the Royal and I have to say they were even better.
No problems with the sound, Simon feeling and singing well after last year’s cold, his guitar well up in the mix and a great setlist all made for a highly enjoyable evening. Last year I said that I though Gerry’s drumming “plodded along”, I must apologies to the man for this rather disparaging statement because last night I realised just what a key player he is to the overall sound keeping the rhythm going alongside Dave’s great Bass playing.
Highlights of the night have to be the inclusion of Sandy’s “Who Knows Where The Time Goes”, “Dream Song > Hanging Song” and a storming “Matty Groves” which was dropped last year because of Simon’s illness.
Also worth a mention is the opening act of Keith Donnelly and Flossie Malavialle. Flossie has a beautiful voice and was quite mesmerising as she sang Keith’s well crafted songs. Their cd “Dark Horses” is well worth the £10 and having it signed by them at the interval was a bonus.
Finally I’d like to thank all of Fairport Convention for playing musical backwaters like Dumfries and I hope we long remain a stop off on future winter tours. The theatre might have been freezing cold but the warmth that they generated will keep these old bones going for quite a while.
Cheers, Phil.
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« Reply #311 on: March 03, 2010, 12:01:22 PM » |
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Nice one Phil. I just wish they'd play backwaters like North Wales too  |
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« Reply #312 on: March 03, 2010, 12:36:45 PM » |
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Nice one Phil. I just wish they'd play backwaters like North Wales too Well if they play Dumfries next year grab your passport and you can stay with us. Phil. |
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« Reply #313 on: March 03, 2010, 09:26:54 PM » |
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Nice one Phil. I just wish they'd play backwaters like North Wales too even fairport have some standards  the odd gig in manchester is always appreciated |
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« Reply #314 on: March 05, 2010, 07:36:50 AM » |
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I'm getting excited now - Crosby Civic Hall tonight! Really looking forward to this one. Is anyone else going?
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« Reply #315 on: March 05, 2010, 08:03:22 AM » |
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I will apparently be at this tonight after a shakey moment of doubt earlier in the week, first winter tour gig in 15 years hope it meets my expectations,
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« Reply #316 on: March 05, 2010, 08:39:37 AM » |
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I will apparently be at this tonight after a shakey moment of doubt earlier in the week, first winter tour gig in 15 years hope it meets my expectations,
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« Reply #317 on: March 05, 2010, 08:47:43 AM » |
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No, he'll be in the Liver (as in bird, not offal) - the pub across the road from the venue. I won't be at the gig (or the pub), but I'll be represented by my Mum & sister. Kid sister told me the other day that she won the female vocal "folk song" section in the Crosby Music Festival in the Civic Hall - ooh years ago. She can't remember what she sang, though. So the chaps and she will have trodden the same stage - OK decades apart, but that's got to be a virtual Pegg number for her, and a virtual Miriam number for the band! Neil & Shankly - hope you enjoy tonight at least as much as I enjoyed Tewkesbury... |
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« Reply #318 on: March 05, 2010, 08:59:55 AM » |
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Kid sister told me the other day that she won the female vocal "folk song" section in the Crosby Music Festival in the Civic Hall - ooh years ago. She can't remember what she sang, though. So the chaps and she will have trodden the same stage - OK decades apart, but that's got to be a virtual Pegg number for her, and a virtual Miriam number for the band! Neil & Shankly - hope you enjoy tonight at least as much as I enjoyed Tewkesbury... Ooh - do I get a Pegg number too? I've trod the boards, dropped my trousers and dressed as a woman at Crosby Civic Hall on many occasions when (in a previous life) I was in an amateur dramatic group. I'm sure I'll enjoy it. I hope my wife (who is a reluctant attendee) comes away a fan! |
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« Reply #319 on: March 05, 2010, 09:08:08 AM » |
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I will apparently be at this tonight after a shakey moment of doubt earlier in the week, first winter tour gig in 15 years hope it meets my expectations,
Are you not in Oregan today then Neil? No I am in Liverpool today although I will be in Oregon on Sunday it really is a small world we live in. I may be in the Liver but the schedule is tight today and food must be consumed at some point. |
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