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« Reply #280 on: March 20, 2012, 07:28:23 PM » |
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The cancelling of gigs/ small audiences makes me very sad.
I think the 'reborn' Albion Band are a good folk rock band who could be very good and should be supported.
I obviously have huge respect for Ashley but if he has been involved in the management of this tour, I think basic mistakes have been made.
a) they should have been the' new Albion Band', or even the reborn Albion Band as their website now says, (people would know what they are getting and it may have attracted a 'new' audience.)
b) small gigs,fests,uni gigs to build a following. (Uni gigs may have got them a younger audience. The present,small, audience seems to be the old bands audience.)
c) ticket prices in line with their present profile.
I want to see them. I had hoped it would be Cropredy. Judging by their present choice of venues it's v unlikely they would consider Cropredy fringe but it would be a start at building their profile......if ahab and interestingly, Rainbow Chasers can do it.........
I am going to see Lucy Ward tonight. A classic example of someone representing themselves, doing small gigs, small fests, bigger fests, support spots, support spots to bigger names, radio plays, interviews,good reviews and now a headline tour,(still in smallish venues)She's on at the Musician tonight, 220 max, a venue Albions considered too small for this tour. It would have been a great venue for them but i'm not convinced they would have sold it out.
I know it may be different for a solo performer and I am not being wise after the event but this is a model followed by a lot of folk bands from Show of Hands to 3 Daft Monkeys. Nothing beats a slow build based on hard graft. I am aware it is far more expenive to keep a band on the road but Brother and Bones, who are on at Cropredy, Travelling Band who were, are doing just this and building an audience.
I wish the Albions the best of luck and I hope their loss, their record companies loss, isn't too large by the end of the tour.
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« Reply #281 on: March 31, 2012, 04:43:02 PM » |
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« Reply #283 on: April 02, 2012, 07:03:26 PM » |
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Ooh, they ARE good, aren't they? Really enjoyed that, thanks for posting!
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« Reply #284 on: April 03, 2012, 10:53:50 PM » |
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Just got home from seeing the Albion Band at the Ashcroft Theatre in Croydon - their performance was nothing short of fabulous, and for the doubters - more than worthy of the name.
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« Reply #286 on: April 05, 2012, 09:15:54 PM » |
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Material sounded good, but the band could do with an image change: the home counties grunge style makes them look like a young mid western covers bar band
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« Reply #287 on: April 06, 2012, 08:46:06 AM » |
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Material sounded good, but the band could do with an image change: the home counties grunge style makes them look like a young mid western covers bar band
I disagree, they are perfectly alright as they are - if its all the same to you Their final gig in Croydon was superb, very tight, good arrangements with a very professional sound. Added to that, they are all such nice people and all of them took the trouble to be at the merchandise stall either during the interval or after the gig. And they invited folks to take photos!! |
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« Reply #288 on: April 06, 2012, 09:13:51 AM » |
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Stephen, are you in some way involved with the band, publicity or other wise? You do seem to have taken it upon yourself to be their proponent here.
On the other hand, if you just love them to bits, that's ok, too. You should hear me witter on about the Decemberists.
But if you are, you could say so, just for clarity.
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« Reply #289 on: April 06, 2012, 02:27:29 PM » |
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On the other hand, if you just love them to bits, that's ok, too. You should hear me witter on about the Decemberists.
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« Reply #291 on: April 26, 2012, 11:04:21 AM » |
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And it features a highly entertaining version of "Photograph" by Def Leppard. I do love The Shed and how it brings out the slightly bonkers in people on occasion... |
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« Reply #292 on: April 26, 2012, 11:52:27 AM » |
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I can't find it anywhere on the site, any chance of a direct link?
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« Reply #293 on: April 26, 2012, 01:30:01 PM » |
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« Reply #294 on: April 29, 2012, 05:32:45 PM » |
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« Reply #295 on: May 30, 2012, 04:55:45 AM » |
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Their recent newsletter informs us that Simon Care is now managing the band.
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« Reply #296 on: May 30, 2012, 06:34:29 AM » |
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That sounds a very wise move.
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« Reply #297 on: May 31, 2012, 11:35:13 AM » |
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Just gone on the website to buy tickets for the gig at Hever Castle on 10th June, my best mate's birthday, and it's cancelled. Anyone know why?  |
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« Reply #298 on: May 31, 2012, 01:55:12 PM » |
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That sounds a very wise move.
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« Reply #299 on: May 31, 2012, 01:58:25 PM » |
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Just gone on the website to buy tickets for the gig at Hever Castle on 10th June, my best mate's birthday, and it's cancelled. Anyone know why? From FB: Sadly, those people hoping to catch the Hever Castle show - this has been cancelled by the promoter without any consultation. We are assuming this is due to low sales. If you are within reasonable reach of the capital, come and see us at the Half Moon, Putney on the following Wednesday. |
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